Resolutions

2024 Firearm Violence Prevention

Whereas gun violence is a preventable public health crisis that causes significant harm to individuals, families, and communities and;

2023 UPHA Resolution to Address LGBTQ+ Access to Healthcare

Whereas, research showed that 45% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered self-harm in 2022 and 14% of LGBTQ+ youth attempted suicide. Furthermore, 73% of LGBTQ+ youth reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety, 58% reported experiencing symptoms of depression, and nearly 65% of transgender and nonbinary youth experienced symptoms of depression.

2023 Reproductive Health Access

Whereas, the Utah Public Health Association (UPHA) is dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities across the state of Utah through evidence-based policies, programs, and practices.

2021 Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis

Whereas, the Utah Public Health Association believes racism is a barrier to health access and equity, and is a public health crisis that must be proactively addressed within our state.

2019 Climate Change Education and Action

Whereas, the Utah Public Health Association (UPHA) approved a resolution to control climate change in 2009, and since that time the situation has worsened considerably. 

2018 Funding for Sexual Assault Prevention

Whereas, sexual assault is a devastating and intolerable violent crime with public health implications for individuals, communities, and institutions.

2017 Engaging Early Career Professionals and Professional Development

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