Avian flu, or avian influenza, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects birds but can sometimes infect humans and other animals. It is caused by influenza A viruses, with strains like H5N1 and H7N9 being particularly concerning due to their potential to cause severe illness. The virus spreads through direct contact with infected…
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Intermountain Health and Utah Department of Health and Human Services Celebrate a 41% Decline in Opioid Prescriptions in Utah
PROVO, UT (Jan. 28, 2025) —In celebration of the major reduction in daily opioid prescriptions in Utah, leaders from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services and Intermountain Health today gathered at Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital in Provo to unveil a large visual display highlighting this important achievement and the many efforts to reduce opioid…
Read moreWe can all resolve to be prepared
Emergencies can strike unexpectedly, and being prepared is crucial for ensuring your safety and well-being. From winter storms and wildfires to earthquakes, disasters can disrupt daily life in many ways, but taking proactive steps now can make a significant difference. Intermountain Health’s Emergency Management Coordinator, Sara Paice, shares practical tips to help you and your…
Read moreRecent Study Finds, Utah Ranked #2 for Best Dental Health Nationwide
Research conducted by affordable orthodontists at Celebrate Dental and Braces gathered data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Lung Association from 2020 and 2022; eight different metrics from this data were analyzed and awarded a score out of 10. These metrics included the percentage of adults who visited a dentist…
Read moreSeven Tips to Keep Your Family Safe from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – the Invisible Killer
Carbon monoxide gas in enclosed areas can cause long-term disability and death, but there are simple and effective ways to keep your family safe. Last year, Intermountain Health used hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat 157 patients for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and it continues to go up every year. In 2024, Intermountain has already treated…
Read moreNew year personal finance review: Utah residents spend the third-lowest percentage of their annual wage on healthcare
New research reveals that Washington is the U.S. state that spends the lowest proportion of its annual wage on healthcare. isBrave, a prosthetic solutions guide, analyzed personal healthcare spending per capita in each state and compared it to the average annual wage. States were then ranked by the percentage of wages spent on healthcare, from lowest…
Read moreElden Ring top video game in Utah, according to one Report.
Chicks Gold is a company that helps video game players buy, sell, boost or swap their video game assets. According to a recent study by Chicks Gold, the top five most searched video games of 2024 in Utah are: Elden Ring is a difficult action role-playing game (RPG). It is made by FromSoftware and consulted…
Read moreNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month: Lowering Your Risk for Diabetes
Diabetes is a life-long disease that affects how your body moves sugar into the cells for energy. With diabetes, your body does not produce insulin well and can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels. More than 136 million Americans are living with diabetes (38.4 million) or prediabetes (97.6 million). Hispanic/Latino Americans, African Americans, American Indians,…
Read moreStay Safe This Halloween: Essential Tips for Families and Drivers
Halloween is a night full of fun and excitement for kids, but it also brings unique safety challenges for both families and motorists. While parents often focus on the potential dangers of candy, the bigger threat to children’s safety lies in increased traffic and the risk of pedestrian accidents. With children twice as likely to…
Read moreIt Is Respiratory Virus Season, Meaning it is Time to Protect Yourself and Your Family
Flu shots and COVID boosters suggested by doctors for everyone age 6 months and over, and seniors, those at risk, and pregnant mothers to receive new RSV vaccines. As the temperatures cool, it is a sign that respiratory virus season is quickly approaching. Doctors at Intermountain Health say the community has already started to see…
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