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CDC, FDA authorize Pfizer, Moderna booster doses for all adults

(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today authorized the use of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19...
Last updated: November 19, 2021

UDOH Announces Recipient of the 15th Medical Cannabis Pharmacy License

(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) has awarded the state’s 15th medical cannabis pharmacy license to Dragonfly Wellness. The company was one of eight applicants and...
Last updated: November 17, 2021

New Report Highlights Need to Address Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Utah

(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH), Office of Health Disparities (OHD) recently released the Utah Health Status by Race and Ethnicity2021report. This report, which includes data...
Last updated: November 15, 2021

CDC clears way for COVID-19 vaccines for 5-11 year olds

(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today issued recommendations to healthcare providers for vaccinating 5-11 year olds against COVID-19. The recommendation clears the...
Last updated: November 2, 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. 

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