Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
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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With several vegetation fires in the last few weeks, lack of road infrastructure, and low water tank levels will residents be safe if the city experiences a wildfire. What would happen if the city were to experience something like the Dump Fire of 2012 that forced 9,000 residents to evacuate, and destroyed 4,148 acres. Fires…
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Intermountain Health recommends scheduling well-child checkups and immunizations early in the summer to avoid the back-to-school rush and ensure children’s physical and mental health. These visits include comprehensive evaluations, mental health screenings, and necessary immunizations to prepare children for the upcoming school year. Scheduling early allows for more appointment availability and reduces stress as the…
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Seasonal allergies, often triggered by plant pollen, cause symptoms such as runny noses, itchy eyes, and sneezing for many individuals, particularly in the spring. Effective treatments include antihistamine medications and nasal sprays, but for those with severe symptoms or seeking more permanent solutions, allergists recommend immunotherapy, which involves targeted allergy shots or drops. Dr. Thad…
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Intermountain Health experts emphasize that most strokes are preventable through lifestyle changes and awareness of risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and smoking. They highlight the importance of quick medical evaluation and treatment in improving stroke outcomes, with the BE FAST acronym helping to identify…
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Amidst the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety and depressive disorders continue to impact individuals worldwide. In April of 2020 Jonathan Kanter (Director of the Center for Science of Social Connection, University of Washington) and Katherine Manbeck (University of Washington) published an article “COVID-19 could lead to an epidemic of clinical depression, and the health…
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In April, the U.S. commemorates National Donate Life Month, spotlighting the vital significance of organ, eye, bone marrow, and tissue donation and transplantation. The month celebrates those who have saved lives through organ donation, emphasizing the indispensable role of donor families and individuals in enabling organ transplantation. With 104,000 people on the transplant list nationwide,…
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Did you know you can borrow a blood pressure kit from the Eagle Mountain Library? All you need is your library card. The kit contains blood pressure equipment, instructions in English and Spanish and educational resources on high blood pressure. One in four Utah adults don’t have their high blood pressure under control. Uncontrolled blood…
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Kidney disease affects more than one in seven adults in the US, and yet nine out of ten of them are not aware of it. Thursday, March 14 is World Kidney Day, so it is a great time to learn about these vital organs. The kidneys are fist sized organs located in the middle of…
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Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is opening a new campus in Lehi, Utah, on February 12 as part of their Primary Promise to improve children’s healthcare. The campus includes a comprehensive children’s hospital, outpatient center, and various services, addressing the needs of a growing pediatric population in Utah County. Public tours are available on February 3,…
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