Miland Palmer, director of Weber State’s Bachelor’s in Public Health program, will lead the task force. “This transition will ensure the NUHOPE Program will continue to expand in expertise and outreach for many years to come.”Īs the program transitions to Weber State with funding support from Intermountain Healthcare, plans are already in place to expand support to college students and expanded community services. “The NUHOPE Suicide Prevention Task Force has a longstanding reputation in Weber and Davis counties as a strong force in the suicide prevention realm,” Jones said. Kristy Jones, community health director at Intermountain Healthcare, said she is excited to see the program continue to impact Northern Utah. In addition to education outreach, NUHOPE supports the Legacy Suicide Survior Support Network and hosts the annual NUHOPE Suicide Awareness Walk in September. Working as guest lecturers in local junior high and high schools, the team has had a lasting impact, reaching 97,108 students with 3,440 presentations over the last 10 academic years. NUHOPE currently employs six educators who will continue on under Weber State’s leadership. Over the years, NUHOPE has brought together community members, survivors and local organizations to address suicide awareness and prevention in Weber and Davis Counties. The NUHOPE Suicide Prevention Task Force, which began in fall 2007 with McKay-Dee Hospital at the helm, will now be led by the Department of Health Administrative Services housed in the Weber State University Dumke College of Health Professions. OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University and Intermountain Healthcare are announcing the expansion and leadership change for an important Northern Utah suicide prevention coalition. Nationally recognized NUHOPE Suicide Prevention Program transitions to Weber State University from Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital
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