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Utah Association of Local Health Departments

Public Body

Utah State and Local Public Health Governance Committee

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Notice Title

DHHS & LHD Governance Meeting

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

December 15, 2025 12:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

December 15, 2025 01:30 PM

Description/Agenda

The State of Utah DHHS and Local Public Health Governance Committee Meeting Approve Minutes: December 1st, 2025 Grant Title Executive Committee Review Description ELC Measles Supplement Funding Period: 1/1/2025-7/31/2026 Application Due: 12/12/2025 We reviewed the proposal for ELC supplemental measles funding with Chris Smoot (ELC PI). A motion was made to recommend approval of the ELC measles response supplemental funds as proposed (motion by Rachelle, 2nd by Dr. Blodgett). The motion was unanimously approved. This is a request for funding specifically related to the measles response in Utah. There is no announcement or funding opportunity number associated with this. The funding period is not pre-defined but will start when the NOA is received. This funding will be used by DHHS and LHDs to mitigate the current measles outbreak Utah is experiencing. Rules Review/Discussion: R388-805 Ryan White Program Rule Ryan White Program rule (R388-805) which is due for a 5-year review with Tyler Fisher. The program noted that no changes are currently needed in the rule. Melissa motioned to recommend approval of the rule continuing as proposed. 2nd made by Noel, unanimous approval. Other Agenda Items: Other Agenda Topic Discussion Includes Notes Expanded Geography Standards Epi/Informatics Exec reviewed recommendations from the Office of Health Equity with their team to adopt optional, expanded geography standards. A motion was made to recommend adoption of the optional 5 tiers as a supplement to the 3 tiers that are already in place for the population/geographic standards, to be used for descriptive epidemiology (motion made by Brian Hatch, 2nd by Dr. Nolen). The motion was unanimously approved. Immunization Grant Measles Funding Epi/Informatics Exec discussed use of funds available through the Immunizations Grant for measles response with Rich Lakin and Jeff Eason. A motion was made by Jordan Mathis to recommend approval as proposed, with funds allocated to LHDs going through the funding formula, with a plan to revisit spend-down amounts in April to allow for consideration of reallocation, if needed, to expend all available funds. 2nd made by Noel Taxin, unanimous approval. Disease Plans: Plan Topic Ehrlichiosis Epi/Informatics Exec discussed the following disease plans put forward by the disease plan workgroup; a motion was made by Dr. Blodgett, 2nd by Kirk, unanimously approved to approve the plans with the addition of the 'important note' language adopted in the hepatitis A outbreak plan: Anaplasmosis Epi/Informatics Exec discussed the following disease plans put forward by the disease plan workgroup; a motion was made by Dr. Blodgett, 2nd by Kirk, unanimously approved to approve the plans with the addition of the 'important note' language adopted in the hepatitis A outbreak plan: Exempt Grants (These grants have been labeled as exempt during the past two weeks): Grant Name Application Due Description Universal Newborn Hearing Screening 12/22/2025 The purpose of this program is to enhance the state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) system infrastructure to improve language acquisition for deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children up to age 3. Next Governance Meeting: January 5th, 2026

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Angela Cristaudo at 801-538-6344.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

Date: December 15th, 2025 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Meet.google.com/dxp-jgff-fht Phone: 1-316-536-0426 PIN: 589 385 121# Committee Co-Chairs: Heather Borski & Nathan Selin

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

195 N 1950 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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Contact Name

Angela Cristaudo

Contact Email

acristaudo@utah.gov

Contact Phone

8015386344

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Notice Posted On

December 12, 2025 10:04 AM

Notice Last Edited On

December 12, 2025 10:04 AM

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