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St George, UT
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Southwest Utah Public Health retweeted
As Labor Day weekend approaches, remind yourself that even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability. ๐บโ๐
About one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the U.S. involve drunk drivers (with BACs at or above .08 g/dL).
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over ๐จ
New to WIC? Utah WICโs orientation videos explain how the program works, what benefits are available and how to use them.
English: youtube.com/watch?v=7qA_XgTNโฆ
Espaรฑol: youtube.com/watch?v=TGzkCWbTโฆ
Learn more or apply: swuhealth.gov/wic
Southwest Utah Public Health retweeted
An incoming heat dome could bring triple-digit temperatures to millions of people through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. ๐ก๏ธ๐ฅต
It's a critical time to remind yourself that NONE of these things will keep a child safe in a vehicle. โคต๏ธ
Southwest Utah Public Health retweeted
Did you know? Being awake for 20 hours can impair driving performance similarly to a BAC of 0.08%. ๐ณ
If you wouldn't drive drunk, don't drive sleep deprived. bit.ly/2JGQEpc
#SleepHealth #DrowsyDriving #SleepDeprivation #SleepSafety #HealthySleep
#SWUPHD Out in the community promoting safer rides for everyone! ๐ช
ALT Three public health staff members stand on a sidewalk near a road and school crosswalk, smiling at the camera. One person is holding two bicycle helmets while traffic and buildings are visible in the background.
Southwest Utah Public Health retweeted
Nothing disrupts sleep quite like worry. ๐ฃ๐ค Anxiety at night can keep your mind racing and your body awake.
Try this simple strategy to quiet anxious thoughts and improve sleep quality. Get even more tips from @thesleepdoctor here: bit.ly/4at89aI
โค๏ธ February is American Heart Month
Small steps protect your heart:
๐ฉบ Check BP
๐ถ Stay active
๐ฅ Eat heart-healthy
๐ญ Donโt smoke
Prevention saves lives.
#AmericanHeartMonth #HeartHealth #SWUPHD
Southwest Utah Public Health retweeted
๐ซ It's #AmericanHeartMonth!
Your heart health and mental health are connected. Stress, anxiety, and depression impact cardiovascular risk. Know your numbers. Move your body. Manage stress and seek support. #HeartHealth #MentalHealthMatters
Southwest Utah Public Health retweeted
A winter storm is forecasted to impact parts of the country this weekend and could make roads hazardous. ๐จ๏ธโ ๏ธ
Keep these driving tips in mind if you must venture out. โคต๏ธ
ALT Highway scene during heavy snowfall with vehicles driving in snowy conditions. Prominent text reads, "MORE SNOW?" with safety tips: "Give yourself more time," "Increase your following distance," "Easy on the gas and brakes," "Make sure your headlights are on," "Don't use cruise control." A snowflake graphic is present. Additional text advises, "Delay non-essential trips to stay safe!"
School bus lights save lives.
๐ก Yellow = slow down
๐ด Red = STOP
No passing. Ever.
Help keep kids in our community safe. ๐
#SchoolBusSafety #StopForTheBus #DriveSafe #SWUPHD
Southwest Utah Public Health retweeted
There are thousands of crashes along the shoulder of a road each year โ many involving emergency vehicles.
Help first responders help YOU โ always move over! ๐๐๐
*Some states have expanded laws to include all stopped vehicles.
Sweet Dreams, Little One
Are you expecting, or has your little one arrived?
Weโre learning about sleep habits to better support families like yours!
Take our quick, anonymous Baby Sleep Survey:
tinyurl.com/BabySleepSurvey (or scan the QR code)
It's ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฎ๐ and the 2nd ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐น๐๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ in the U.S. โ and about ๐ญ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฏ ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ต ๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ have elevated radon levels. Learn how to test your home at: radon.utah.gov
If youโre feeling sick, please ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ด๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ด to a clinic or hospital.
Healthcare facilities have ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ of highly contagious illnesses.
Letโs help keep everyone healthy! ๐
Our offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 1st, as we celebrate the holiday.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year! โจ
Weโre hiring for two full-time positions in St. George, Utah:
โข Media Specialist โ $54,184/year
โข Environmental Health Scientist โ $64,603/year
Apply today at swuhealth.bamboohr.com/jobs
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Our offices will be closed on ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐. Normal business hours will resume the next business day.
โจWishing you a joyful and healthy holiday!
Join us for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day โ a day of remembrance, connection, and hope. ๐
๐ December 12, 2025 | 1 PM
๐620 S 400 E, 4th Floor, St George
No registration required โ all are welcome.
For more information, please contact:
Vanessa Diaz 435-634-5604
Southwest Utah Public Health retweeted
๐ฉบEvery month SOPHE has an array of FOCUS AREAS we prioritize. SOPHEโs focus areas cover a range of issues regarding health equity and health promotion. This week we will be focusing on sharing information regarding National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)!
