DHHS News

Giving drives to benefit some of Utah’s most vulnerable populations

Salt Lake City — The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is gathering donations for our annual Holiday Giving Drive. This effort helps make sure vulnerable people receive...
Last updated: December 3, 2024

Las campañas de donación del DHHS benefician a algunos de los más vulnerables de Utah

Para publicación inmediata:Miércoles, 3 de diciembre 2024 Salt Lake City – El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah (DHHS) estárecolectando donaciones para nuestra campaña anual de donaciones en...
Last updated: December 3, 2024

Trabajadores de la salud rural son honrados por su impacto

Salt Lake City—El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah (DHHS) hace un reconocimiento a 13 trabajadores de la salud rural con el “Premio Impacto” por sus esfuerzos para...
Last updated: November 21, 2024

Rural healthcare workers honored for their impact

Salt Lake City—The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) honors 13 rural healthcare workers with “Impact Awards” for their efforts to make sure all Utahns have access to...
Last updated: November 21, 2024

DHHS y el nuevo médico forense jefe de Utah revela detalles sobre las investigaciones por defunción

La Oficina del Médico Forense tiene responsabilidades únicas que afectan a todos los habitantes de Utah. TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH (15 de noviembre de 2024) – El Departamento de Salud y Servicios...
Last updated: November 15, 2024

DHHS and Utah’s new chief medical examiner shed light on death investigations

Office of the Medical Examiner has unique responsibilities that impact every Utahn TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH (November 15, 2024) – The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) wants Utahns to...
Last updated: November 15, 2024

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