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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

February 17, 2026 12:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

February 17, 2026 01:30 PM

Description/Agenda

The State of Utah DHHS and Local Public Health Governance Committee Meeting Approve Minutes: February 2nd, 2026 Grant Title Executive Committee Review Description Integrated Viral Hepatitis Surveillance and Prevention Supplemental Funding Period: 5/1/26-4/30/27 Dollar Amount: $457,299 Application Due: 2/19/2026 Grant Status Expedited Grant Manager: Amelia Salmanson Integrated Viral Hepatitis Surveillance and Prevention Supplemental Funding (BP6): The different approaches taken in this continuation application have great potential to impact acute hepatitis in Utah by focusing limited resources on a key population (those in corrections). We reviewed it and the following motion passed (motion by Kirk, 2nd by Leisha): we recommend Governance approval of this grant application as discussed with the Epi/Informatics Exec committee and local health officers. While we were anticipating a new 5-year Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), due to the fall 2025 federal government shutdown, the PS21-2103 5-year cooperative agreement has been extended to an additional year (i.e. Year 6). Priorities for the cooperative agreement are unchanged, and funding is anticipated to be level ($457,299). Grant Title Executive Committee Review Description Birth Defects Surveillance Grant Funding Period: 3/1/26-9/30/26 Dollar Amount: $241,100 Application Due: 2/13/2026 Grant Status Expedited/Exempt Grant Managers: Teri Bills Stephanie Pocius Birth Defect Surveillance Grant: Teri Bills and Stephanie Pocius met with us regarding this application, which represents a key opportunity to help Utah Birth Defects Network (UBDN) move away from a MS Access database to integration with EpiTrax, and also an opportunity to pilot integrating automation into UBDN processes in a way that should improve processes, automate reporting, and support national standardization. The following motion passed (motion by Brian, 2nd by Jeff): we recommend Governance approval of this grant application as proposed. To utilize eCR, UBDN will be partnering with the Division of Population Health's Informatics EpiTrax team. EpiTrax is Utah's national electronic disease surveillance database and are subject matters experts in this area. While UBDN will be the main applicants of this grant, the EpiTrax team will be heavily involved in ensuring funding requirements are met. Rules Review/Discussion: Rule # Rule Name Description Other Agenda Items: Other Agenda Topic Discussion Includes Notes Disease Plans: Plan Topic Exempt Grants (These grants have been submitted to the Governance website, within the past two weeks, as exempt. We would like the Governance committee to confirm this designation before moving forward) Grant Name Application Due Description Small Hospital Improvement Program 2/13/2026 The Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program is a federal grant program designed to help small, rural hospitals navigate the transition to modern healthcare payment and delivery systems. Year 5 Statewide Perinatal Quality Collaborative 3/31/2026 The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to enhance Perinatal Quality Collaborative's (PQC) capacity to make measurable improvements in perinatal healthcare and health outcomes statewide. Improving Adolescent Health and Well-Being Through School-Based Surveillance and the What Works in Schools Program 4/1/2026 This NOFO aims to improve the health and well-being of youth collecting and using school-based surveillance data. The program strategies have been linked to reductions in sexual risk behaviors, experiences of violence, and substance use, and improvements in mental health for students. State Office of Rural Health (SORH) Program 2026 Competitive Application 3/2/2026 The program provides funding for an institutional framework that links small rural communities with state and federal resources to develop long-term solutions to rural health programs. Next Governance Meeting: March 2nd, 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: February 17th, 2026 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Meet.google.com/cbz-rari-tqq Phone: 1-315-965-2523 PIN: 274 600 387# Committee Co-Chairs: Janae Duncan & Kirk Benge

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

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

February 12, 2026 02:27 PM

Notice Last Edited On

February 12, 2026 02:27 PM

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