U.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 the highest divorce rates.
• North Dakota had among the lowest divorce rates.

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Find 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 working with a SHOP-registered agent or broker: They have experience helping small businesses enroll in SHOP coverage They have an in-depth understanding of the health insurance market in your area They can provide guidance on plan selection, and help you navigate coverage issues after you enroll You won’t have to pay more if you use an agent or broker Enter your Zip Code in Find Local Help and select “small business” as your coverage type to find SHOP-registered agents and brokers near you!

Questions? Contact your insurance company or an agent or broker for help. For additional assistance, contact the SHOP Call Center at 1-800-706-7893 (TTY: 1-888-201-6445).

February 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.

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2020 UAA Conference: Registration Now Open

UTAH AGING ALLIANCE PROUDLY PRESENTS
"Reframing Aging in Utah"

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

LEARN ABOUT THE TRENDS, OBSTACLES &
OPPORTUNITIES IN UTAH

REGISTER HERE

Family Perspectives in the Substance Use Disorder Crisis

RSVP: https://signupschedule.com/parcka

UCAN State Cancer Plan Implementation Grant

Visit the UCAN website for all information and materials related to the RFP. The website can be accessed here: http://www.ucan.cc/members/implementation/

The last day to submit questions regarding the application is February 13, 2020. Please submit all questions to Brad Belnap via email at bradbelnap@utah.gov before 5:00pm on the 13th.

 
The submission deadline for applications is February 26, 2020 at 5:00pm MST. Please submit your application through the UCAN website.

Black History Month

During Black History Month in February, the Office of Minority Health (OMH) joins partners to honor and celebrate the achievements of African Americans. Throughout the month, OMH will focus on the positive impact an active and healthy lifestyle can have in helping to eliminate cardiovascular health disparities affecting the African American community.      

To help spread awareness and resources addressing heart health disparities in the African American community, OMH will co-host a Twitter chat on February 19, 2020 at 2 pm ET with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Use the hashtag #LoveYourHeartChat to participate. 

Visit our webpage during Black History Month for materials, events, and health resources. 

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