Resolutions
This page provides access to resolutions drafted by UPHA over the past years, showcasing their ongoing efforts and initiatives on various important public health issues.
2025 Support of Legislation Banning Copay Accumulators in Utah
Whereas, copay accumulator programs prevent financial assistance provided by drug manufacturers and specialty pharmacies from being applied toward patients’ annual deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, leading to increased financial burdens on patients.
2025 Health Education Resolution
Whereas, sexual violence is a pertinent and preventable public health issue and has a negative impact on the mental, physical, and emotional well being of the individuals and families it affects.
2025 Vaccine Education, Transparency, and Safety
Whereas vaccinations are one of the most effective public health measures in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and protecting vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
2024 Firearm Violence Prevention
Whereas gun violence is a preventable public health crisis that causes significant harm to individuals, families, and communities and; Whereas Utah has a high number of households who own at least one firearm.
2023 UPHA Resolution to Address LGBTQ+ Access to Healthcare
Whereas, research showed that 45% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered self-harm in 2022 and 14% of LGBTQ+ youth attempted suicide. Furthermore, 73% of LGBTQ+ youth reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety, 58% reported experiencing symptoms of depression, and nearly 65% of transgender and nonbinary youth experienced symptoms of depression.
2023 Reproductive Health Access
Whereas, the Utah Public Health Association (UPHA) is dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities across the state of Utah through evidence-based policies, programs, and practices.
2021 Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis
Whereas, the Utah Public Health Association believes racism is a barrier to health access and equity, and is a public health crisis that must be proactively addressed within our state.
2019 Climate Change Education and Action
Whereas, the Utah Public Health Association (UPHA) approved a resolution to control climate change in 2009, and since that time the situation has worsened considerably.
