Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment. Non-profit dedicated to the health and well-being of Utahns. Donate here https://xitter.cf/t.co/KECtZxTJQe to support clean air

Salt Lake City, UT
Joined May 2017
Brandi O’Brien with @UtahPhysicians says 75% of UT K-12 schools have received their free air purifiers in the classroom. For the state’s early childhood education centers that figure it close to 60%. Find more about the program below: tinyurl.com/dzkxdymd
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Join us TONIGHT for an important event focused on Environmental Justice and Air Quality Assessment! The EPA has funded this assessment in response to concerns raised by our community members and the city. Details in thread 🧵⬇️
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- Introduction and Community Engagement summary presented by Westside Coalition. - Questions and answers session. - Light refreshments and snacks will be available.
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Spanish-speaking community members! translation services will be provided throughout the entire event. We believe in safeguarding the rights & well-being of our community. Your participation & engagement are vital in shaping the future for a healthier and more equitable SLC!
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Dr. Brian Moench at the 2023 People's Great Salt Lake Summit
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UPHE's board vice president, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones, also spoke at the summit on health outcomes related to air pollution. youtu.be/creeJd9Osgg
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This weekend! Register today!
Are you registered for the free People's Great Salt Lake Summit yet? It's on July 15 from 10-3 pm at the Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus, 9750 S. 300 W., Sandy, UT. Register here! default.salsalabs.org/Td3e49…
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"A new study has put an exclamation point on the importance of the cleanest air possible for Utah students," Brian Moench, president of @UtahPhysicians, writes for @DNewsOpinion. deseret.com/opinion/2023/7/5…
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Next weekend!!!! Who's going?
Are you registered for the free People's Great Salt Lake Summit yet? It's on July 15 from 10-3 pm at the Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus, 9750 S. 300 W., Sandy, UT. Register here! default.salsalabs.org/Td3e49…
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The good news is about 70% of Utah schools are now participating in the program. The bad news is 30% are not. The federal grant that funded the program expires at the end of July and that means time is running out for about 240,000 Utah children to be included!
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Please spread the word quickly to teachers, administrators and childcare workers! Email jake@uphe to order for K-12 schools. Email ella@uphe to order for a state-licensed childcare facility.
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Did you miss the rally outside the Utah Division of Air Quality to save Parley's Canyon from a massive mine and gravel pit? See the full video here! fb.watch/lqEcxeF5nV/
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The Utah DAQ extended their comment period through July 27th. We've made it easy to send them a message. Please review their Intent to Approve the mine and edit the message we drafted accordingly! uphe.org/5809-2/
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Please also CALL Governor Cox's office. This is too dangerous a project to let slip through without speaking out! 801-538-1000
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Are you registered for the free People's Great Salt Lake Summit yet? It's on July 15 from 10-3 pm at the Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus, 9750 S. 300 W., Sandy, UT. Register here! default.salsalabs.org/Td3e49…
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Comments happening now! Rally at 5:30! Please show up tonight and make your voice heard!!
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