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Measles in Utah residents – July 30, 2025

As of July 29, 2025, Utah has had 11 residents with confirmed measles.  No new cases from last week. We report the local health district in which people have been...
Last updated: July 30, 2025

Sarampión en residentes de Utah – 29 de julio 2025

Desde el 29 de julio de 2025 Utah tiene 11 residentes con sarampión confirmado. Esto es una persona más desde la semana pasada. No hay nuevos casos desde la semana pasada....
Last updated: July 30, 2025

Measles in Utah residents – July 23, 2025

As of July 22, 2025, Utah has had 11 residents with confirmed measles. This is one more person since last week. We report the local health district in which people have...
Last updated: July 23, 2025

Sarampión en residentes de Utah – 23 de julio 2025

Desde el 22 de julio de 2025 Utah tiene 11 residentes con sarampión confirmado. Esto es una persona más desde la semana pasada. Todas estas personas no están vacunadas. No...
Last updated: July 23, 2025

DHHS statement: Medicaid member data and eligibility

Earlier today, we learned through news reports that the federal government has created a data-sharing agreement between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of...
Last updated: July 17, 2025

Comunicado de prensa: Datos y elegibilidad de los afiliados de Medicaid

Esta mañana (17 de julio del 2025) nos enteramos por las noticias de que el gobierno federal ha creado un acuerdo de intercambio de datos entre los Centros de Servicios...
Last updated: July 18, 2025

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Media guides and safe messaging

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.