tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78786102287291844362024-03-12T19:57:27.729-06:00Utah Office of Health DisparitiesThe Connection: News and events about advancing health equity in UtahUtah Office of Health Disparities Reduction,http://www.blogger.com/profile/10783530376649025730noreply@blogger.comBlogger2008125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-33203233479094402052020-03-10T16:33:00.000-06:002020-03-10T16:33:08.383-06:00Register for the Annual CHW Conference
https://www.upha.org/events/public-health-conference-for-utah/conference-registration/
Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-75696789759296799262020-03-10T11:17:00.002-06:002020-03-10T11:17:53.721-06:00UDOH News Release: Utah Health Officials Announce Second Case of COVID-19
For Immediate Release
March 10, 2020
Media Contact:
COVID-19 Media Line
385-429-0015
Utah Health Officials Announce Second Case of COVID-19
(Salt Lake City, UT) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) and the Weber-Morgan Health Department (WMHD) today announced the state’s second case of COVID-19.The patient resides within the Weber-Morgan health district, is older than 60, andChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-54903830213319805242020-03-10T10:49:00.003-06:002020-03-10T10:49:39.856-06:00Coronavirus Employer Information Session
Employers, are you concerned about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it may impact your business?Join us for a YouTube Live webcast where we’ll share information about protective measures you can take in the workplace.Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox will lead the session and Dr. Angela Dunn, state epidemiologist from the Utah Department of Health, will address the outbreak, provide information and Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-57176472273645405432020-03-09T12:20:00.000-06:002020-03-10T12:21:46.693-06:00Utah Community Action’s FREE HEAT Program is now year-round!
Utah Community Action’s FREE HEAT Program is now year-round!
Struggling with your power and gas bills? Utah Community Action’s HEAT program provides free utility assistance and budget counseling to residents of Salt Lake County at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Learn more, apply online, or call 801-521-6107.
Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-17341910719156568692020-03-09T11:55:00.000-06:002020-03-09T11:55:08.417-06:00National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, HIV Prevention Starts with Me: Ending the HIV Epidemic Together
The HHS Office of Women's Health (OWH) recognizes March 10 as National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in order to raise awareness about the need for all women, especially pregnant women, to be tested and treated for HIV.For Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-3871149477000393452020-03-09T11:37:00.000-06:002020-03-10T11:38:07.992-06:00HHS Finalizes Historic Rules to Provide Patients More Control of Their Health Data
Today, HHS finalized two transformative rules that will give patients unprecedented safe, secure access to their health data. Interoperability has been pursued by multiple administrations and numerous laws, and today, these rules finally deliver on giving patients true access to their healthcare data to make informed healthcare decisions and better manage their care. Putting patients in Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-48904863647103427772020-03-05T16:44:00.002-07:002020-03-05T16:44:46.572-07:00Coronavirus – Latest Information
Current Situation
The Utah Department of Health is actively monitoring an outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. This outbreak began in early December 2019 and continues to expand in China and other countries.
NO CASES HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED IN UTAH. Only cases diagnosed in Utah will be counted as Utah cases. Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-70729842522977726712020-03-05T15:00:00.005-07:002020-03-05T15:02:49.520-07:00Utah 2020 Census website is up!
Utah has an estimated 3.21 million people
The amount of federal funding Utah receives for healthcare, education, and transportation is dependent on census participation. In recent years that funding accounted for 28% of the state budget.
The website is up and running, check it out!
https://census2020.utah.gov/Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-45667704909627311442020-03-05T14:26:00.001-07:002020-03-05T14:26:28.603-07:00RWJF: Build a healthy community in the 2020's
Build a healthy community in the 2020s
We combed through our research and identified the top five things your community can do to thrive in the next decade:
Set a shared vision
Use big data locally
Practice resiliency
Foster radical collaboration
Lift up marginalized communities
Set your community up for success by taking on one or more of these strategies to promote health equity.
Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-89767734243664316702020-03-05T13:03:00.003-07:002020-03-05T13:04:28.518-07:00Adult Expansion Medicaid Training for Community Partners
Come learn about the new Adult Expansion Medicaid in Utah
Did you know there is a new Medicaid program for adults? More Utah adults have access to Medicaid than ever before! Please join us for a one-hour training for community agencies and partners to learn more about Adult Expansion Medicaid. Come learn about the program and eligibility requirements so you can help inform and Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-89794234180582480262020-03-05T11:58:00.001-07:002020-03-05T13:05:31.489-07:00Registration for the Healthy People 2030 Launch Event on March 31, 2020 is now open!
Registration for the Healthy People 2030 Launch Event on March 31, 2020 is now open!
Registration is available in person or via webcast. Link to the Healthy People 2030 Launch Eventbrite Registration Site
https://healthypeople2030.eventbrite.com.au
Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-8668714015212424292020-03-05T11:29:00.001-07:002020-03-05T11:29:05.862-07:00UDOH Job Posting: Bureau of Financial Services
The Utah Department of Health has a recruitment open for the following position:
Financial Manager II
$27.77 - $44.06
This is a full time, career service position with benefits.
Requisition # 23181
Closes: 03/15/2020 at 11:59 pm MST
In order to be Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-2771111206733469832020-02-25T13:38:00.000-07:002020-02-25T13:38:11.919-07:00Census Bureau Reaches Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Through Music
New Video Features Award-Winning NHPI Musicians to Promote 2020 Census
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) share a common bond and heritage. But whether they live in Hawaii, on another island or on the mainland of the United States, the NHPI community is also connected through its traditional music.
The video was shot in Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and New Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-17586914847913276862020-02-24T10:18:00.001-07:002020-02-24T10:18:26.608-07:00Zero Fatalities Safety Summit in Layton
The Zero Fatalities Safety Summit is the premier safety event in Utah. The Summit occurs once every two years and is a unique opportunity for safety officials and advocates to network with each other and share best practices that enhance safety on our roads.
The Summit fosters interactive discussions with participants on a variety of topics, including safety education programs, teen driving, Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-42265297732815026182020-02-24T10:10:00.003-07:002020-02-24T11:11:37.597-07:00UDOH Job Opportunities
The Utah Department of Health has recruitments open for the following positions:
Prior Authorization Nurse Reviewer
$26.04 - $39.09
This is a full time, career service position with benefits.
Requisition # 22790
Closes: 03/08/2020 at 11:59 pm MST
In order to be considered for an interview for this position, you will need to apply on-line at https://Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-24703227819168883972020-02-21T10:42:00.002-07:002020-02-21T10:42:35.281-07:00Network with Recruiters. Register Today for HRSA Virtual Job Fair!
March 4, 2020
6:45 - 10:45 PM ET
Use a computer, smart phone, or tablet with Internet to access the virtual job fair
Create Your Profile
Create a profile on the Health Workforce Connector to help recruiters learn more about you.
With more than 6,000 job opportunities throughout 23,000+ organizations, the Connector helps future and current health professionals find careers Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-61900709570829148712020-02-21T09:55:00.000-07:002020-02-21T09:55:03.315-07:00Webinar: Jump into Action with the Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map
Reminder for Upcoming Webinar: Fab 5: Jump into Action with the HBI Road Map
More than ever before, state and local public health agencies are jumping into action on Alzheimer’s and other dementias. How can you successfully tip-off your agency’s efforts to quickly and strategically prepare your communities for the growing burden of dementia? Join us for Fab 5: Jump into Action with the Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-13763741792164330652020-02-21T09:49:00.003-07:002020-02-21T09:49:32.400-07:00Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Mental Health Training Opportunities in Southeast Utah
Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Mental Health Best Practices
April 20, 8a-5p
Ramada 838 Westwood Blvd. Price
Cost: $15, lunch included
Sponsors: Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and the National Association for Dual Diagnosis (NAAD)
The Department of Human Services and the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council are pleased to announce a free one-day event for Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-36904576875063775682020-02-21T09:46:00.001-07:002020-02-21T09:46:42.312-07:00Emergency Fund Assistance Opportunity for Survivors
The Salt Lake Domestic Violence Coalition offers an emergency survivor fund of up to $200 per client. Referrals must come from a professional working with the survivor (domestic violence service provider, case manager, victim advocate, etc). The guidelines and request instructions are listed on the website: http://sldvc.org/emergency-assistance/
Funds are available for clientsChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-32034210845010500672020-02-20T17:30:00.001-07:002020-02-20T17:30:24.026-07:00APPLICATION OPEN: National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Programs
The application cycle is open!
Accepting applications throughThursday, April 23, 7:30 p.m. ET
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) opened its application for three loan repayment programs: the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, the NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program and the NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program.
Find which one is right for youChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-75558829094237780392020-02-20T17:24:00.001-07:002020-02-20T17:25:45.975-07:00U.S. Census Bureau: Between 2008 and 2018, Utah had among the highest marriage rates
From 2008 to 2018, national marriage and divorce rates declined. However, both rates vary by state.
A new visualization from the U.S. Census Bureau shows state marriage and divorce rates using data from 2008 and 2018 American Community Survey, 1-year estimates.
In 2018:
Utah had among the highest marriage rates.
Maine and Connecticut had among the lowest marriage rates.
Arkansas had among Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-58292676761187040172020-02-18T10:00:00.000-07:002020-02-21T10:02:40.423-07:00Find Health Insurance Enrollment Help for Small Businesses: Leverage an Agent's SHOP Expertise
Agents and brokers licensed with the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) are available throughout the year to help you enroll in and manage your SHOP coverage! Insurance agents and brokers are required to complete dozens of hours of training each year. Many are experts in health insurance and can answer any questions you may have.
Here are four more reasons to consider Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-40011490494246185652020-02-05T14:28:00.005-07:002020-02-05T14:28:46.057-07:00February is American Heart Month
The HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize February as American Heart Month. The outreach materials and social media messaging in this American Heart Month partner toolkit toolkit focus on how people can control high blood pressure and protect their heart.
Learn more.Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-54826725625819512132020-02-04T13:10:00.005-07:002020-02-04T13:10:58.901-07:002020 UAA Conference: Registration Now Open
UTAH AGING ALLIANCE PROUDLY PRESENTS"Reframing Aging in Utah"
Wednesday, April 1, 20208:00 am - 4:30 pm
LEARN ABOUT THE TRENDS, OBSTACLES &OPPORTUNITIES IN UTAH
REGISTER HEREChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10385025878789156775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878610228729184436.post-51466448446408937682020-02-04T12:47:00.001-07:002020-02-04T12:47:54.530-07:00Family Perspectives in the Substance Use Disorder Crisis
RSVP: https://signupschedule.com/parcka
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