DHHS News

UDOH updates COVID-19 public health order

(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) has renewed a statewide public health order aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19 in Utah communities. The order replaces a...
Last updated: February 23, 2021

Free COVID-19 Testing Continues in Many Counties

(Salt Lake City, UT) – Free rapid antigen testing is still being offered at many locations throughout the state. The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) picks sites each week based...
Last updated: February 22, 2021

Weather Conditions Cause Delays/Cancellations for Some Free Rapid Testing Locations

(Salt Lake City, UT) –Winter weather conditions have forced several free rapid antigen tests sites offered by the Utah Department of Health and some partners to cancel or delay opening....
Last updated: February 17, 2021

Google/Apple Exposure Notification Express Launches in Utah

Utahns can now receive notifications about possible exposures to COVID-19 on their smartphones (Salt Lake City) – The state of Utah will launch the Google/Apple Exposure Notification Express system to...
Last updated: February 16, 2021

Free Rapid Antigen Testing Continues in Many Counties

(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) is offering free rapid antigen testing at many locations throughout the state. Sites are chosen each week based on...
Last updated: February 15, 2021

UDOH announces changes to COVID-19 Transmission Index

(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) today announced changes to the percent positivity threshold levels in the COVID-19 Transmission Index and to actions individuals and...
Last updated: February 12, 2021

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How we talk about suicide, mental health, and traumatic events matters. When we follow safe messaging guidelines, we contribute to a hopeful narrative about triumph over adversity. We communicate that support is available. Safe messaging promotes resiliency, encourages help-seeking, publicizes prevention successes, and encourages actions to help prevent suicide. 

When writing about suicide, mental health, or traumatic events follow safe messaging guidelines. Here are some of our favorite resources.