Marie Nagata received the Martha Hughes Cannon Lifetime Achievement Award from the Utah DHHS for her service in public health, honoring her impact and Dr. Cannon's legacy.

Utah reports its first measles case of the year involving an unvaccinated adult, raising concerns amid nationwide outbreaks and emphasizing the importance of MMR vaccination.

Utah's Division of Drinking Water approved the lift of a boil water order in Draper after WaterPro confirmed no contamination in follow-up samples. Residents are advised to flush pipes.

Draper residents must boil water due to a dangerous cross-connection in the water supply, potentially introducing E. coli and other contaminants; WaterPro is flushing the system to address the issue.

A measles-infected passenger traveled through Salt Lake City Airport before Memorial Day; Utah health officials did not issue a public alert, considering the risk low. No additional cases have been reported.

Dave Eldredge has been named the Executive Director of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah Health, with a broad leadership background in mental health services.

The Huntsman Cancer Institute has started building a cancer treatment and research facility in Vineyard City, Utah, aiming to improve regional cancer care.

The Featherstone Boarding Home opens in Salt Lake County to provide mental health support and housing for those with severe mental illness, as part of a regional action plan.

NIH offers funding for research to improve Native American health, support new diabetes researchers, and advance behavioral and social sciences methods.

Mindy Bateman recognized for transforming healthcare education in Utah, leading programs like Pre-Health Summer Program with a 74% alumni continuation rate in health science studies.

Utah saw a record number of drug overdose deaths in 2023, with fentanyl-related fatalities rising sharply, prompting DHHS to implement prevention strategies and the creation of a Fentanyl Task Force.

Huntsville residents received a temporary water supply for non-consumption use after a leak in the town's main storage tank was found and fixed. Drinking and cooking still require bottled water.

Eight Cache County dairy farms were quarantined due to cases of bird flu in cattle, with movement restrictions and heightened biosecurity in place to prevent spread.