Southwest Utah Public Health

#SWUPHD Out in the community promoting safer rides for everyone! 🪖

@sleepisthefound @thesleepdoctor Great advice, thank you!

Nothing disrupts sleep quite like worry. 😣💤 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

❤️ February is American Heart Month Small steps protect your heart: 🩺 Check BP 🚶 Stay active 🥗 Eat heart-healthy 🚭 Don’t smoke Prevention saves lives. #AmericanHeartMonth #HeartHealth #SWUPHD

🫀 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

A winter storm is forecasted to impact parts of the country this weekend and could make roads hazardous. 🌨️⚠️ Keep these driving tips in mind if you must venture out. ⤵️

School bus lights save lives. 🟡 Yellow = slow down 🔴 Red = STOP No passing. Ever. Help keep kids in our community safe. 🚍 #SchoolBusSafety #StopForTheBus #DriveSafe #SWUPHD

There are thousands of crashes along the shoulder of a road each year — many involving emergency vehicles. Help first responders help YOU — always move over! 🚓🚒🚑 *Some states have expanded laws to include all stopped vehicles.

Sweet Dreams, Little One Are you expecting, or has your little one arrived? We’re 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 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘀 and the 2nd 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 in the U.S. — and about 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝟯 𝗨𝘁𝗮𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 have elevated radon levels. Learn how to test your home at: radon.utah.gov

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, January 19.

If you’re feeling sick, please 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 to a clinic or hospital. Healthcare facilities have 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 of highly contagious illnesses. Let’s help keep everyone healthy! 💙

Our offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 1st, as we celebrate the holiday. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year! ✨

We’re hiring for two full-time positions in St. George, Utah: • Media Specialist — $54,184/year • Environmental Health Scientist — $64,603/year Apply today at swuhealth.bamboohr.com/jobs

🎄 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 🎄 Our offices will be closed on 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆. Normal business hours will resume the next business day. ✨Wishing you a joyful and healthy holiday!

Join us for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day — a day of remembrance, connection, and hope. 💙 🗓 December 12, 2025 | 1 PM 📍620 S 400 E, 4th Floor, St George No registration required — all are welcome. For more information, please contact: Vanessa Diaz 435-634-5604

🩺Every month SOPHE has an array of FOCUS AREAS we prioritize. SOPHE’s 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)!

Each year in the United States, thousands of babies die suddenly and unexpectedly. Some of these deaths result from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death, such as suffocation. Learn more to help reduce the risk: tinyurl.com/SafeSleeps

Corrected link: swuhealth.gov/MRC

Volunteer & Make a Difference 🌟 🔗 Learn more: swuhealtha.gov/MRC

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, our offices will be closed Nov 27–28 to celebrate the holiday. Swipe for holiday tips from our community partners! Area Agency on Aging–dinner on a budget Utah Poison Control–turkey safety Create Better Health–post dinner health tips