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10 General Description:
11 This concurrent resolution acknowledges and expresses gratitude for the ongoing work
12 of primary care providers in Utah.
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14 This resolution:
15 ▸ acknowledges and expresses gratitude for the ongoing work of primary care
16 providers to maintain the health of Utah citizens.
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20 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
21 WHEREAS, the health and well-being of all Utahns is of vital importance to the
22 economic strength of the state;
23 WHEREAS, the health and well-being of all Utahns is paramount to maintaining a
24 healthcare workforce;
25 WHEREAS, to reduce the growing costs of urgent, emergent, untreated, and chronic
26 health issues, the health and well-being of all Utahns is critical;
27 WHEREAS, primary care providers work every day to improve the health and
28 well-being of all Utahns;
29 WHEREAS, primary care providers include:
30 • family physicians;
31 • pediatricians;
32 • nurse practitioners;
33 • physician assistants;
34 • nurses;
35 • medical assistants;
36 • clinic clerical staff, front office staff, and support staff; and
37 • many others from various disciplines;
38 WHEREAS, primary care providers provide well care, including vaccinations,
39 checkups, preventative procedures, anticipatory health guidance, and other health-sustaining
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41 WHEREAS, primary care providers provide care for those presenting with injuries,
42 illnesses, and chronic diseases that require ongoing maintenance care;
43 WHEREAS, primary care providers work tirelessly to provide a continuity of care with
44 patients, regardless of pandemics, endemics, seasonal viral infections, or other such conditions;
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46 WHEREAS, primary care providers are of particularly critical importance in rural areas
47 of our state, serving a wide geographical area and caring for more isolated communities:
48 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
49 Governor concurring therein, expresses its deep appreciation and sincere gratitude to Utah's
50 vast network of primary care providers for their commitment to the health and well-being of all
51 Utahns.