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DHHS congratulates Brian Redd on recommendation as SLC Police chief

Salt Lake City—The Department of Health and Human Services extends its sincere gratitude to Brian Redd for his dedicated service as executive director of the Department of Corrections. We wish...
Last updated: February 20, 2025

DHHS felicita a Brian Redd por su recomendación como jefe de policía de SLC

Salt Lake City-El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah extiende su sincera gratitud a Brian Redd por su dedicado servicio como director ejecutivo del Departamento de Correccionales. Le...
Last updated: February 20, 2025

DHHS update on federal financial assistance

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Trump administration withdrew its memo declaring a funding freeze on all public loans, grants, and other aid.  According to news sources, the White House said...
Last updated: January 30, 2025

10 años de datos muestran que las sobredosis de drogas siguen siendo una importante amenaza para la salud en Utah

El fentanilo es la causa más común de sobredosis de drogas en Utah. Salt Lake City-Un nuevo informe del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah (DHHS) muestra que...
Last updated: January 16, 2025

10 years of data show drug overdoses remain a significant health threat in Utah

Fentanyl is the most common cause of drug overdose in Utah. Salt Lake City—A new report from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) shows the drug overdose...
Last updated: January 16, 2025

Utah Behavioral Health Commission Releases First Annual Report and Recommendations

January 7, 2025 – The Utah Behavioral Health Commission, the central authority for coordinating behavioral health initiatives across the state, has released its first annual report.   The Commission was created...
Last updated: January 7, 2025

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