Salt Lake Valley Health Department

We want our residents to know more about us - what we do, why we do it, and how it benefits our community.

That's why we came up with the concept for a short, informational and fun YouTube miniseries - Public Health Professioanls - to share our world with you.

View our pilot episode and let us know what you think.

Free to County Residents! Utahn’s are paying more for prescription drugs than ever before. Without prescription coverage, staying healthy can come at a high price.
With the Salt Lake County Prescription Discount Card provided to you in a joint effort with the National Association of Counties (NACo), you can save money on many of your prescription purchases.

Use the Utah Flu Vaccination Locator tool to find both H1N1 and seasonal vaccine available near you! Be sure to check back frequently - information will be updated as more providers receive their own shipments of H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines.

This site provides information to users that will help them to make informed decisions about where they dine. It also gives food service establishment operators the ability to compare themselves to their competition.

Are you a Flu Fighter? Join the team with these easy steps to help prevent the spread of both seasonal and H1N1 influenza.

It's as easy at vaccination, prevention and knowing what to do if you get sick.

The One Small Change campaign focuses on the simple things an individual can do to improve their health.

Whether it is getting vaccinated for the flu, always wearing a seatbelt or making healthier food choices, we think people will be surprised by the positive effects one small change can have on their health.

Queso fresco that is not made properly can cause severe disease (such as salmonella and listeria) especially in young children, the elderly and pregnant women.

In pregnant women, salmonella can cause miscarriage, premature birth, or stillbirth.

In babies, it can cause blood and brain infections.

Since 2008, the Salt Lake Valley Health Department has been increasingly active on social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

These sites allow for direct interaction with other users and help the health department maintain transparency while increasing service to the residents of Salt Lake County.

Visit the Salt Lake Valley Health Department's YouTube channel to view original videos on a variety of topics. Get to know SLVHD employees as they show you how their work positively impacts community health, learn about H1N1 & public health's response and more.