As a follow up to January’s Health and Wellness topic, February is all about Medical Resources.
Access to medical resources is a fundamental aspect of maintaining public health and well-being. It encompasses a wide range of services, from basic healthcare providers and hospitals to medications, diagnostic tools, and mental health support. Having access to these resources ensures that individuals can receive timely and appropriate care, which is crucial for preventing the worsening of illnesses and managing chronic conditions.
Regular screenings, check-ups, and preventive care can identify potential health issues before they become severe, leading to better outcomes. However, without proper access to healthcare facilities and professionals, individuals may delay seeking care until their condition becomes more serious, which can lead to higher treatment costs and poorer prognoses.
Medical resources also play a vital role in ensuring health equity, and we want to help you access everything you need, help you create plans, and point you in the direction of free or very low-cost assistance. Ensuring that all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographic location, have access to quality healthcare is essential for achieving a fair and just society.
At UNPHC, we want to ensure our residents have the ability to access preventative and ongoing care, in a financially sustainable way. We’ve gathered the sites on the next page to help you do so.
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A few more resources for our UNPHC EdX topic of the month: Medical Resources
Utah Department of Health Services includes vaccinations, family planning, STD testing, and more, often offered on a sliding fee scale to ensure affordability for all residents.
- Utah Department of Health Clinics:
- Website: https://dhhs.utah.gov/health-clinics-of-utah/
- Phone: 801-646-6399
Utah’s community health centers are non-profit, patient-centered medical clinics, that provide quality health care to all Utahns–
regardless of insurance type or ability to pay.
- Website: https://www.auch.org/community-health-centers
- Phone: 801-974-5522
Alliance Community Services have a mission to promote the well-being of culturally diverse and under-served individuals by providing services for health, safety, legal and social growth.All of Alliance services are offered in Spanish and English.
- Website: alliance-community.org
- Phone: 801-265-1111
Utah Partners for Health offers access to primary healthcare services for medical, dental, behavioral health, and vision, regardless of
insurance or ability to pay.
- Services are provided in English and Spanish
- Website: upfh.org
- Phone: 801-417-0131
Free or reduced dental.
The following link is a great resource for free or reduced dental options in Utah. You’ll need to navigate the website a little, but, it is filled with great info.
- Website: freedentalcare.us/st/utah
Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP!
Generally, you’re first eligible to sign up starting 3 months before you turn 65 and ending 3 months after the month you turn 65 Sign up and learn more here:
- Website: medicare.gov
Medicaid is income based, the links below are helpful for signing up, and the pdf has the new income guidelines.
CHIP
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a state health insurance plan for uninsured Utah kids and teens. CHIP is always open for enrollment!
- Website: chip.health.utah.gov
