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Measles in Utah residents

As of August 19, 2025, the number of Utah residents who have been diagnosed with measles in 2025: 11.  There have been no new cases since July 21. There are...
Last updated: August 20, 2025

Sarampión en residentes de Utah

A fecha de 19 de agosto de 2025, el número de residentes de Utah que han sido diagnosticados con sarampión en 2025: 11. No han habido nuevos casos desde el 21...
Last updated: August 20, 2025

DHHS offers condolences to the Tremonton-Garland Police Department

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offers our deepest condolences to the Tremonton-Garland Police Department and the loved ones of Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada. ...
Last updated: August 18, 2025

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah (DHHS) ofrece su sentido pésame al Departamento de Policía de Tremonton-Garland

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah (DHHS) ofrece su más sentido pésame al Departamento de Policía de Tremonton-Garland y a los seres queridos del sargento Lee Sorensen...
Last updated: August 18, 2025

Measles in Utah residents – August 13, 2025

As of August 12, 2025, Number of Utah residents who have been diagnosed with measles in 2025: 11.  No new cases since July 21. There are currently no known contagious cases...
Last updated: August 13, 2025

Sarampión en residentes de Utah – 13 de agosto 2025

A fecha de 12 de agosto de 2025, el número de residentes de Utah que han sido diagnosticados con sarampión en 2025: 11.  No hay nuevos casos desde el 21 de...
Last updated: August 13, 2025

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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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