Health
Paul Nelson
Health officials find disparities in health care received by minority communities in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Health care officials in Utah say there are troubling gaps among minority communities across the state. They say there are racial inequities in most of the standards they measure for public health. Gaps in minority health care Analysts with the Utah Department of Health have noticed gaps between the kind of […]11 days ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
New study sheds light on the negative impact of pandemic on mental health in Utah
UTAH — A new study by researchers at Intermountain healthcare confirms the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of the country. 4,633 patients participated in the study, which claims the pandemic’s negative impact on people’s mental health and physical well-being has been significant. In the study, nearly 40 percent of patients […]12 days ago
Paul Nelson
Doctors say Utah ‘not in a good place’ preparing for COVID-19 in the winter months
There are some bleak predictions from health care workers in Utah. Doctors say we have “no room for error” when it comes to preparing for the winter months and possible surges of COVID-19 cases.14 days ago
Amber Gentry
Utah veteran uses virtual reality to help others combat PTSD
Veterans can use virtual reality to connect with doctors and fellow veterans, as well as play games to help ease stress they may be feeling.15 days ago
Kate Davis and Paul Nelson
Utah State Prison currently dealing with COVID-19 outbreak
Earlier in the week, Utah prison officials confirmed a handful of COVID cases at the Wasatch Facility. Now, there are 66 active cases.15 days ago
Nick Wyatt
Intermountain Healthcare plans drone prescription deliveries
Intermountain Healthcare is teaming up with electric drone maker Zipline to make drone prescription deliveries starting in 2022.15 days ago
Julia Horowitz and Vasco Cotovio, CNN Business
In Portugal, it’s now illegal for your boss to call outside work hours
A new policy has been adopted in Portugal to aid work-life balance. The policy makes calling employees outside of their work hours illegal.16 days ago
Nick Wyatt
Lawmakers pass bill allowing federal vaccine mandate exemptions
On Wednesday, Utah lawmakers voted to approve a bill allowing employees to claim exemptions from the federal vaccine mandate for businesses.16 days ago
Kate Davis
Utah Fetal Center opening at Primary Children’s Hospital
The Utah Fetal Center will specialize in complicated pregnancies including surgical intervention while the child is still in the womb.16 days ago
Eliza Craig
FEMA adds $8.4 million to Utah’s COVID response fund
FEMA said the funding will go toward personal protective equipment including medical gowns, N95 masks, and gloves.16 days ago
MICHAELEEN DOUCLEFF NPR
Studies find evidence of ‘Superhuman’ immunity to COVID-19
In an article released by NPR, some scientists are reporting “superhuman immunity” present in defending against COVID-19. This is also known as “hybrid immunity.” The article explains that scientists have discovered that certain individuals are able to produce an extremely powerful immune response against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19. These individuals produce very high […]17 days ago
Nick Wyatt
COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids 5-11
Healthcare networks and school districts around Utah are setting up COVID vaccine clinics for kids 5 to 11 years old Monday.19 days ago
Megan Marples, CNN
Daylight Saving Time has ended. Here’s how to make the most of your time and combat seasonal mental health issues
(CNN) — You’ve turned back your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, but what now? Many people look forward to that extra hour of sleep, but it’s not enough to erase chronic sleep debt, said Dr. Kannan Ramar, professor of medicine at the Center for Sleep Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. However, the […]20 days ago
The Associated Press
BREAKING: Federal appeals court stays Biden’s vaccine mandate
On Saturday, a federal appeals court halted the Biden administration vaccine requirement.20 days ago
By DAVID A. LIEB, GEOFF MULVIHILL and ANDREW DeMILLO
Lawsuits over workplace vaccine rule focus on states’ rights
27 Republican states filed federal lawsuits against President Biden's vaccine mandate on private companies.21 days ago
Simone Seikaly and Paul Nelson
Utah AG joins legal action against federal vaccine mandate
Reyes said the challenge is to protect Utahns from an "aggressive exercise of coercive power by the federal executive branch."21 days ago
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business
Who will pay for testing under Biden’s new vaccine mandate for businesses?
Companies are running the numbers this week as they comb through recently released guidance on how to implement President Biden's Covid-19 vaccination mandate.22 days ago
MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%
Pfizer says its experimental pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% among patients with mild-to-moderate infections. The company announced Friday it will soon ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and international regulators to authorize its pill, which is taken twice a day for five days.22 days ago
By DAVID KOENIG
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
Companies with more then 100 employees will need to be completely vaccinated or get a weekly test for Covid-19 by Jan. 4, 2022.22 days ago
Eliza Craig
High patient volumes at children’s hospital result in procedure and surgery delays
Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital experiences unprecedented numbers of patients. They will delay non-urgent procedures and surgeries.23 days ago
Nick Wyatt
BYU researchers create algorithm to predict adolescent suicidal thoughts, behavior
Researchers at BYU created an algorithm that can predict adolescent suicidal thoughts and behavior with 91% accuracy.23 days ago
Eliza Craig and Heather Kelly
Utah baby delivered in a hospital parking lot
After accidentally showing up to work early, a Utah ER nurse from Lakeview Hospital helped deliver a baby in the parking lot.23 days ago
The Associated Press
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly.23 days ago
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN
Ford is first major US automaker to mandate vaccines
Ford will mandate vaccines for its 32,000 US salaried employees, a spokesperson for the company said Wednesday.23 days ago
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