*There are currently no confirmed or suspected cases of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the five counties serve by the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. This page will be updated when new information becomes available. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus (named […]
News Release (1/6/2020) Influenza Death Confirmed in Southwest Utah ST. GEORGE, UT – The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) has confirmed a recent influenza-related death of a resident of the five-county district. The individual was an adult under the age of 65 who was infected with influenza type A. “We have had 36 people […]
Beaver We will be closed the following days: Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th. Tuesday, December 3rd. Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Cedar City We will be closed the following days: Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th. Tuesday, December 3rd. Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. […]
News Release (11/1/2019) $5 A1C Tests During National Diabetes Month In recognition of National Diabetes Month, the Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) is offering a free prediabetes risk screening and a $5 A1C test for diabetes and prediabetes throughout November (80% discount). To qualify for the reduced price you must be at least 18 […]
The Southwest Utah Public Health Department currently accepts and bills to the following insurance companies. Please verify your plan benefits with your insurance company before receiving services and bring your insurance card with you when visiting the health department. Aetna DMBA (Deseret Mutual) Select Health PEHP United Health Tall Tree Educators Mutual Healthy Premier Medicaid […]
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a health advisory regarding severe lung disease and the use of e-cigarettes. Click HERE to read it. Click HERE to learn more about e-cigarettes with our Clearing the Vapor course.
Rabies is a deadly virus spread to people from the saliva of infected animals. In the US, those animals include bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and skunks. Cases in domestic dogs and cats are fewer in number due to vaccination programs, but can still occur. Most of the rabies cases identified in Southwest Utah occur […]
News Release (08/23/2019) Steps to a Healthier You (FREE)! KANAB, UT – The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) is offering “Steps to a Healthier You”, a free 8-week class that helps participants make simple, sustainable changes for a healthier lifestyle. It will be held at the SWUPHD office at 445 N. Main on Tuesdays […]
The most effective way to avoid getting sick from viruses spread by mosquitoes when at home and during travel is to prevent mosquito bites: Use insect repellent: When used as directed, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Use an external EPA-registered insect repellent with one […]
