Northern Utah Coalition

03/20/2026

Sarah McClellan

To those who sent heartfelt cards, texts, called me and gave beautiful gifts on my birthday. I am thankful -- It meant the world to me to hear from my wonderful family and friends and it made my day that much more special ~Sarah McClellan

03/20/2026

To those who sent heartfelt cards, texts, called me and gave beautiful gifts on my birthday. I am thankful -- It meant the world to me to hear from my wonderful family and friends and it made my day that much more special ~Sarah McClellan

03/20/2026

Reference: HIV.gov

Northern Utah Coalition, Inc. offers FREE HIV Testing in the Ogden, Utah area. The testing is easy and the results are in 20-minutes.

To find out more information or to schedule your confidential appointment,

📲call our office (801) 393.4153 or
📧 email us your first name only and phone number to nuc536@comcast.net (our direct email link is located in our Facebook contact bio). The Testing Administrator will follow up with you to schedule your appointment.

Flu-like symptoms. Fatigue. Mouth sores. These early warning signs of HIV can be easy to miss or might not show up at all.

Learn what HIV symptoms look like (and why testing matters even when you feel fine) in our new blog post: https://www.hiv.gov/blog/understanding-hiv-symptoms-what-you-need-to-know

03/20/2026

Reference: SMP National Resource Center

Did you know you can go online and check if there have been any claims made against your Medicare number that shouldn't be there? Here is how you can check for suspicious durable medical equipment claims:

1. Log in or create an account at Medicare.gov.
2. From the Home screen, click on “Check my claims.”
3. Change the Date Range to “Last 36 months” and click "Apply."
4. Change the Claim Type to “Durable medical equipment claims” and click "Apply."
5. Review claims for anything not received or not requested.

If you find something concerning, report it to the SMP at smpresource.org/reportfraud.

03/20/2026

Reference: SMP National Resource Center

Medicare fraud costs billions of dollars every year, and you could be a target without even knowing it. This infographic covers the red flags of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) fraud and how to protect yourself.

SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) and SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) work together to educate Medicare beneficiaries and help stop fraud before it happens. SHIP offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling at shiphelp.org. Learn more about DME fraud from SMP at smpresource.org/medicare-fraud/fraud-schemes/durable-medical-equipment-fraud/

03/20/2026

Reference: SMP National Resource Center

There are not new, plastic, or microchipped Medicare cards now or coming soon. If you get a call about this, don't give them any information. Report it to the SMP.

03/17/2026

Reference: HIV.gov

Mental health is an essential part of holistic HIV care. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength, and help is available in many forms. Talking with your health care provider, connecting with trusted support networks, and using services like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline can make a real difference during difficult moments.

You do not have to navigate challenges alone. Support is always within reach.

Learn more about mental health support and HIV care: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/other-related-health-issues/mental-health

03/17/2026

Reference: SHIP National Technical Assistance Center

"Hi-dilly-ho, neighbors!" As of 2025, Medicare officially kicked the "donut hole" (coverage gap) to the curb.
Don't let high drug costs make you say "D'oh!" If you have questions about costs or changes to Part D, contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for guidance. They can even check if you qualify for Extra Help to lower your premiums and deductibles!
Visit shiphelp.org/lowering-part-d-costs/ for more pro tips to save money!

03/17/2026

Reference: SMP National Resource Center

Social Security scams are on the rise, but you can help fight back. If you receive suspicious requests for your personal information, report them immediately SSA OIG. Together, we can protect our community from fraud. oig.ssa.gov/report

03/17/2026

Reference: Medicare
SMP National Resource Center SHIP National Technical Assistance Center

Help and Social Security Administration to and ! If you receive a suspicious call, text, or email that mentions Social Security, ignore it and report it at https://go.medicare.gov/4s63KAr. Report other government imposter scams to https://go.medicare.gov/479YFyW.

03/17/2026

Reference: HIV.gov

It can be fun to get away on a trip, but if you have HIV or are at risk for HIV, it’s also important to prepare ahead to avoid potential health challenges that could come from changes to your daily routine. Our latest blog post has advice to help you stay on track with taking medications as prescribed and other tips for staying as healthy as possible during travel.
Read more: https://www.hiv.gov/blog/get-prepared-for-healthy-travel

03/11/2026