DHHS News

Newborn screening program offers more protection for Utah newborns

Utah newborns now screened for an additional rare condition at birth. Salt Lake City—The Utah Newborn Screening Program has started screening for the rare but serious genetic disorder known as...
Last updated: February 17, 2026

El programa de exámenes de detección para recién nacidos ofrece más protección a los bebés de Utah

Desde ahora, los recién nacidos de Utah serán examinados al nacer para detectar una enfermedad rara adicional. Salt Lake City: el programa de exámenes de detección para recién nacidos de...
Last updated: February 17, 2026

Most parents (93%) think their children feel comfortable sharing feelings, kids disagree

New DHHS research shows a discrepancy between parent and child perceptions of connection SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 18, 2025)—The Utah Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS) recently conducted a parent-child...
Last updated: December 18, 2025

La mayoría de los padres (93%) cree que sus hijos se sienten cómodos compartiendo sentimientos, los niños no están de acuerdo

Una nueva encuesta del DHHS muestra una discrepancia entre las percepciones de conexión de padres e hijos SALT LAKE CITY (17/18 de diciembre de 2025)- El Departamento de Salud y...
Last updated: December 18, 2025

DHHS giving drives benefit some of Utah’s most vulnerable

December 1, 2025 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...
Last updated: December 3, 2025

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

Lunes,1 de diciembre 2025 Salt Lake City – El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah (DHHS) está recolectando donaciones para nuestros proyectos durante las fiestas, que ayudan a...
Last updated: December 3, 2025

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