# Utah County Health Department
*Also known as UCHD*

- Website: https://health.utahcounty.gov
- Location: Provo, UT, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/health-utahcounty-gov

> Public health agency delivering clinical, environmental, and preventive services for Utah County.

Utah County Health Department (UCHD) is the public health agency serving Utah County. It delivers a broad range of services to protect and improve community health, including clinical services (immunizations and preventive care), maternal and child health, and environmental health (food safety, inspections, and related protections). The department also provides access to vital records (birth and death certificates) and supports emergency preparedness and response. Through partnerships with hospitals, clinics, schools, and community organizations, UCHD aims to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and ensure safe environments for residents. The organization emphasizes equitable access to services and non-discrimination in delivering public health programs.

**Mission:** To protect and improve the health of Utah County residents by preventing disease, promoting healthy behaviors, and ensuring safe environments through essential public health services.

## Products & Services

### [Birth and Death Certificates](https://health.utahcounty.gov/birth-death-certificates/)
*Service*
Easily obtain certified birth and death certificates with quick online processing and expert support.

- **Birth Certificate Orders** — Order Certified Birth Certificates
- **Death Certificate Orders** — Order Certified Death Certificates
- **Record Corrections** — Correct Vital Records
- **Birth/Death Certificates FAQs** — Review Certificate FAQs
- **Hours and Locations** — Find Office Locations

### [Immunizations](https://health.utahcounty.gov/immunizations/)
*Service*
Provides vital immunization services for community protection.

- **Comprehensive Immunization Clinic** — Receive Vaccinations On-Site
- **Vaccines for Children Program** — Access Free Vaccinations
- **Travel Immunization Services** — Get Travel Vaccines
- **Immunization Record Management** — Obtain Immunization Records Easily
- **Community Health Education** — Learn About Vaccinations

### [Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)](https://health.utahcounty.gov/wic/)
*Service*
Provides nutrition assistance for low-income women, infants, and children.

- **New Client Access** — Open Enrollment for Clients
- **Breastfeeding Support** — Enhance Breastfeeding Success
- **WIC Appointments** — Convenient Appointment Scheduling
- **Nutrition Education Classes** — Access Healthy Eating Education
- **Client Forms Access** — Simplify Food Requests

### [Family Planning](https://health.utahcounty.gov/family-planning/)
*Service*
Provides comprehensive family planning and birth control services for women.

- **Birth Control Options** — Offers Diverse Birth Control Methods
- **Support for Pregnant Women** — Provides Essential Resources

### [Home Visitation Programs](https://health.utahcounty.gov/home-visitation-programs/)
*Service*
Supports families with home visitation services for healthy child development.

- **Nurse-Family Partnership** — Get Support From a Nurse
- **Welcome Baby Home Visits** — Start Off Right as a New Parent
- **BabySteps Smoking Cessation** — Quit Smoking During Pregnancy
- **Parents as Teachers** — Enhance Child Development
- **Asthma Educator Home Visits** — Receive Asthma Education
- **Car Seat Safety Checks** — Ensure Correct Installation
- **Prenatal 0-8 Home Visits** — Access Parenting Resources
- **Affordable Car Seat Program** — Access Affordable Car Seats
- **Car Seat Education Class** — Learn Car Seat Safety

### [Clinical Services](https://health.utahcounty.gov/clinical-services/)
*Service*
Comprehensive clinical services promoting health and disease prevention.

- **Cancer Screening** — Detect Cancer Early
- **STI Clinic** — Confidential Testing & Treatment
- **Heart Disease Screening for Women** — Promote Cardiovascular Health
- **Physical Exams and Labs** — Ensure Comprehensive Health
- **TB Clinic** — Prevent TB Spread

### [Emergency Preparedness](https://health.utahcounty.gov/emergency-preparedness/)
*Service*
Provides essential resources for families to prepare for emergencies effectively.

- **Build a Kit Guidance** — Create Emergency Supplies
- **Public Safety Resources** — Access Trusted Resource Links
- **Preparedness Response Plans** — Ensure Organized Responses
- **Healthcare Coalition Support** — Coordinate Response Efforts
- **Education and Training Programs** — Participate in Training Events

### [Annual Permits & Certifications (Environmental Health)](https://health.utahcounty.gov/environmental-health/annual-permits-and-certifications/)
*Service*
Streamline the permitting process for various environmental health certifications.

- **Food Establishment Permits** — Regulate Food Services
- **Onsite Wastewater Permits** — Manage Wastewater Systems
- **Body Art Permits** — Facilitate Body Art Compliance
- **Residential Care Permits** — Oversee Residential Care
- **Event and Crafts Permits** — Authorize Temporary Events
- **Pools Permits** — Ensure Pool Safety
- **Tobacco & E-Cigarette Permits** — Control Tobacco Sales
- **Tanning Permits** — Regulate Tanning Services

### [Tobacco Retail Permits](https://health.utahcounty.gov/tobacco-retailer-permit-application/)
*Service*
Obtain required permits to sell tobacco products legally in Utah County.

- **Inspection and Compliance** — Undergo Regular Compliance Inspections
- **General Tobacco Retailer Permit** — Acquire General Tobacco Retailer Permit
- **Retail Tobacco Specialty Business Permit** — Obtain Retail Tobacco Specialty Business Permit
- **E-Liquid Manufacturing Permit** — Obtain E-Liquid Manufacturing Permit
- **Fees and Renewals** — Pay Required Fees and Renewals

## Market Segments

- **Environmental health permitting and inspections**: Permitting, inspection, and compliance programs for food service, pools, onsite wastewater, body art, events, and tobacco retail to protect environmental public health and ensure regulatory compliance.
- **Vital records and civil registration**: Issuance, correction, and management of certified birth and death records and related customer access services.
- **Clinical preventive services**: Clinic-based preventive care including cancer and heart disease screening, STI and TB clinics, physical exams, and vaccination services to detect and reduce disease burden.
- **Maternal and child health and early childhood programs**: Programs supporting maternal and child health, nutrition, breastfeeding, family planning, home visitation, injury prevention, and early childhood development.
- **Public health emergency preparedness and response**: Planning, training, coalition support, and community preparedness resources for public health emergencies and disasters.