Southwest Utah Public Health Department

What Southwest Utah Public Health Department does

Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) is a local government public health agency established in 1974 under Utah state authority, serving approximately 295,000 residents across five counties (Washington, Iron, Kane, Beaver, and Garfield) in southwestern Utah. The department operates five physical county offices headquartered in St. George, delivering a comprehensive portfolio of mandated public health services organized into four divisions: Clinical Services, Community Health, Environmental Health, and Emergency Preparedness. Core offerings include vital records issuance (birth and death certificates, burial transit permits, marriage/divorce certificates), immunizations and international travel medicine (overseen by University of Utah specialists), maternal and child health programs (Baby Your Baby, WIC), communicable disease investigation, environmental health inspections (1,493 food establishments, 964 public pools/spas, 410 septic system permits), emergency preparedness coordination (Healthcare Coalition, 210 Medical Reserve Corps volunteers), and a certified water laboratory.

SWUPHD's technology infrastructure is conventional and integration-heavy rather than proprietary: a standard WCAG 2.0/2.1-accessible website, the Office Practicum Electronic Health Record system maintained by Connexin Software, Inc. for clinical documentation, and interoperability with state-managed systems including USIIS (immunization registry), the centralized state WIC database, and EDEN/IRIS vital records systems. No public-facing API or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. The department publishes HEALTH Magazine three times yearly via the affiliated Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation 501(c)(3), distributes a podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and maintains active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and YouTube.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining transaction-based fees and government appropriations. Fee revenue streams include vital records fees, clinical service fees ($70 per individual travel consultation, $260 for groups of 4), environmental health permits and inspections (food handler cards, septic permits, pool inspections, water lab analysis). The larger revenue base comprises federal and state grant funding, notably USDA funding for WIC and appropriations from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The department is led by Health Officer David W. Blodgett, MD, MPH, who has served since 2005, and is governed by a 10-member Southwest Utah Board of Health with two representatives from each county.

Name

Southwest Utah Public Health Department

Legal name

Southwest Utah Public Health Department

Website

https://swuhealth.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Southwest Utah Public Health Department is a government public health agency established in 1974 that serves 295,000 residents across five Utah counties through clinical services, vital records, immunizations, environmental health inspections, WIC, disease investigation, and emergency preparedness programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St. George

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vital Records Fees: Fees collected for birth certificates, death certificates, burial transit permits, disinterment permits, marriage/divorce certificates, and stillbirth certificates. Public records available as required by Utah Code Section 63G-2-201.
2. Clinical Services Fees: Fees for immunizations, international travel consultations ($70 per individual, $260 for groups of 4), and screening/lab services. Travel vaccines generally not covered by insurance.
3. Environmental Health Permits and Fees: Fees for food handler cards (11,468 issued), septic system permits (410 issued), pool inspections, body art permits, tobacco compliance, and water lab analysis services
4. Federal and State Grant Funding: Government funding from federal agencies (USDA for WIC program), Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and state appropriations for public health services

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SWUPHD is a government public health agency that delivers essential public health services to approximately 295,000 residents across five Southwest Utah counties. Its core offerings include immunizations and clinical services, vital records issuance (birth and death certificates), international travel medicine consultations, WIC nutrition program, maternal and child health support, communicable disease investigation, environmental health inspections (food service, pools, septic systems, body art), water laboratory analysis, and emergency preparedness coordination including Medical Reserve Corps volunteer management.

Product overview

The Southwest Utah Public Health Department is a government health agency organized into four main divisions: Clinical Services, Community Health, Environmental Health, and Emergency Preparedness. The department offers a comprehensive portfolio of public health services including vital records (birth/death certificates), immunizations, international travel medicine, maternal and child health programs (Baby Your Baby, WIC), communicable disease investigation, environmental health inspections (food service, pools, septic systems, water lab), emergency preparedness coordination, and sleep health resources. The department also publishes HEALTH Magazine, a quarterly health publication. Services are delivered through five county offices across Washington, Iron, Kane, Beaver, and Garfield counties serving approximately 295,000 residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical Services Clinical services including health screenings, immunizations, international travel consultations, Medicaid information, mobile clinics, and Safe to Sleep education for SIDS prevention. For residents of the five-county Southwest Utah district.
• Vital Records Government-issued vital records including birth certificates, death certificates, burial transit permits, disinterment/reinterment permits, and marriage/divorce certificates. Issued under statutory authority per Utah Code Section 63G-2-201.
• Immunizations Routine and travel immunizations including TDAP, MMR, Hepatitis A/B, influenza, and specialty travel vaccines. Available at county offices and mobile clinics.
• International Travel Clinic Travel medicine consultations, vaccinations, and prescriptions for international travelers, overseen by University of Utah travel medicine specialists. Pricing: $70 per individual, $260 for groups of 4, $25 per additional person up to 8.
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program Federal nutrition program providing healthy food, nutrition education, and community resources for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under age 5. Free for eligible families, funded by USDA.
• Maternal and Child Health Services Includes Baby Your Baby program (Medicaid prenatal care), developmental screening, maternal mental health support, and well-child care coordination for expectant and new families.
• Communicable Disease Investigation Tracks and investigates disease outbreaks including COVID-19, influenza, measles, rabies, tuberculosis, valley fever, and West Nile virus. 2,386 disease investigations conducted in 2025.
• Environmental Health Services Regulates and inspects food service establishments, public swimming pools, septic systems, body art facilities, and tobacco retailers. Includes fee-based permits and inspections per the published fee schedule.
• Water Laboratory Certified water testing facility providing analysis for public swimming pools and drinking water. Processed 8,766 water samples in 2025 including 6,730 pools and 1,931 drinking water samples.
• Emergency Preparedness Coordinates bioterrorism and pandemic preparedness, Healthcare Coalition, Medical Reserve Corps (210 volunteers), and strategic national stockpile programs for the five-county district.
• Community Health Programs Includes car seat education and certified inspections (232 installations in 2025), chronic disease prevention, tobacco and vape prevention, childhood obesity prevention (TOP Star), and injury prevention.
• Breastfeeding Support Lactation support and education for new mothers through the WIC program and community health initiatives.
• Sleep Health and CBT-I Provides cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) resources and sleep health education for residents.
• Health Screenings and Lab Tests Screening and laboratory testing services for residents, with 1,764 screenings and lab tests conducted in 2025.
• HEALTH Magazine Quarterly health magazine published three times per year by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, covering public health topics, wellness education, and local health statistics. Recognized with Best of State Awards in 2017 and 2018.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,527 WIC clients served with nutrition assessments and education
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Connexin Software, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationVendor providing and maintaining the Office Practicum Electronic Health Record (EHR) system used by SWUPHD clinical services for patient records, immunization tracking, and medical billing. Contractually prohibited from retaining, using, or disclosing patient data for any purpose other than providing specified services to the Department.
• University of Utah (Travel Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical doctors at the University of Utah who specialize in travel medicine and infectious diseases oversee SWUPHD's travel clinics, providing clinical oversight and expertise for international travel consultations and vaccine recommendations.
• Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency managing centralized databases including the Utah Statewide Immunization Information System (USIIS), state WIC database, and EDEN/IRIS vital records system. DHHS receives health data from SWUPHD for vital statistics, disease tracking, and program coordination.
• Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency coordinating with SWUPHD for Baby Your Baby/PEPI Medicaid program applications and eligibility determination for prenatal care coverage.
• Southwest Utah Public Health FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that publishes HEALTH Magazine three times yearly and supports public health education in Southwest Utah communities.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tooele County Health Department: Peer Utah local health department operating with similar clinical, WIC, environmental health, and emergency preparedness functions under the same state public health system.
• Salt Lake County Health Department: Another of Utah's 13 local public health departments; offers the same statutory suite of vital records, immunizations, environmental health inspections, and WIC administration but serves a much larger and more urban jurisdiction.
• Davis County Health Department: Utah local public health department with an analogous mix of WIC, immunizations, environmental health, and vital records services under the same DHHS umbrella.
• Utah County Health Department: Peer local public health department in Utah, operating under the same state regulatory framework and providing clinical, environmental, and emergency preparedness services comparable to SWUPHD.
• Summit County Public Health: Utah local health department providing clinical and environmental health services with comparable scope, though serving a smaller, resort-oriented population.
• Weber-Morgan Health Department: Multi-county local health department in northern Utah delivering the same public health core services (clinical, environmental, preparedness) under the same state-district structure.
• Bear River Health Department: Multi-county Utah local health department operating with the same statutory mandate and service mix as SWUPHD across Cache, Box Elder, and Rich counties.

Broad incumbents

• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Federal public health agency that funds, sets guidance for, and coordinates with local health departments like SWUPHD on disease surveillance, immunization programs, and emergency preparedness.

Others

• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): Membership and advocacy organization representing local health departments; not a direct competitor but provides standards, training, and policy support that frames SWUPHD's operating model.

Regional players

• TriCounty Health Department: Multi-county local public health authority serving the Uintah Basin region of Utah; closely comparable in structure and service mix, though in a different geographic region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SWUHEALTH
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC98dqld8xOOAAlWGq_8sE4w
• Facebookfacebook.com/swuhealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/swuhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swuhealth

Compliance4 records

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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