This article about this year’s high school basketball season at Wasatch Academy is sponsored by Wasatch Academy. This year, most schools, districts, and state athletic associations are canceling sports due to the pandemic. And both parents and student-athletes incredibly disappointed. Luckily, Wasatch Academy’s Basketball Program is protected due to the nature of their boarding school […]
Healthy kids make engaged students. Children who are active and eating well are more likely to have improved concentration, are happier, and earn higher grades. But too many kids are not getting the exercise and nutrition they need. SelectHealth has created an online, school-based program that helps teachers, students, and parents live the healthiest lives […]
Providing services and care in a culturally sensitive way has evolved in our community over the years. When we are culturally competent, we can improve health, economic, and social outcomes and increase the quality of care. Alliance Community Services is a nationally recognized, innovative organization specializing in the delivery of health and human services to […]
For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential. In Utah, they help children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better through mentoring. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah engages children […]
Study skills and real-life habits are so important in day to day life. Here are 5 reasons why a learning center might be the answer for struggling students.
Did you know that 1 in 5 kids in Utah will be sexually abused before the age of 18? When this is reported, traditionally, an investigation of the abuse requires multiple interviews by police, social services, medical personnel, and more. The Beaver County Children’s Justice Center aims to change this with their home-like facility that […]
In 1988, because of a lack of oxygen at birth, Matthew Robison was born with several disabilities; he was blind, mostly paralyzed, and spoke only a few words. He lived ten years and during that time the Robison family learned that many people with disabilities were in need of, but unable to afford, the assistive […]
The Latino community makes up over 14% of our population equaling over 400,000 people in Utah. Studies show that the Latino community experiences some of the highest health disparities in our state. Poverty and lack of access to healthcare are both risk factors that contribute to high rates of mental and emotional conditions and substance […]
It's a great time to be flexible, consider changes to your operations, and create a new business plan outline to help you move to your next business phase.
A college student once wanted to replace the concrete parking lot outside her dorm with a small garden plot, but she knew how difficult it would be to grown vegetables in such an urban environment. Through some brainstorming, they decided to build a mobile greenhouse out of a school bus. This project is now known […]
Utahns have been social distancing for the last few months to serve the public good and that can come with psychological challenges. The loss of routine, fear of infection, financial burden, and isolation from others can take a tole on our mental health. Hope 4 Utah and Hope Squads throughout the state provide peer-to-peer suicide […]
There is no better way to spend a few summer days than by attending a classic Utah rodeo, Ute Stampede Rodeo in Nephi, UT. This three-day event is huge!
In Utah, about 600,000 tons of food are wasted every year. Food is thrown away and heads to the landfill which then releases methane gas as the food decomposes. Food waste is responsible for about 8% of global emissions and is the number one item filling our landfills. Dana Williamson took matters into her own […]
Today, June 25, SelectHealth will be highlighting organizations throughout Utah that make a difference in our community as part of Utah Gives Back day. While quarantine makes gathering in person difficult, there are still many ways to give back and serve in our local community. Hope Squad School-based peer to peer suicide prevention program, based […]
Despite a pandemic, there are still some great ways you can have some patriotic fun this year. Here are 3 4th of July activities to do with your family.
For 30 years, Primary Children’s Hospital has worked to keep kids safe in our communities. Tragedies can happen in a blink of an eye. With summer and warmer temperatures here, it’s important to be especially careful around water. Drowning is the second leading cause of death among Utah children under the age of 14. Water […]
Imagine you live in the world where people rarely speak or write your language. You’re trying to get information about taxes, healthcare, and other community resources, but understand…very little. Almost 14% of Utahns are Hispanic, that’s 1 out of 7 people. Centro Hispano empowers Hispanics to have equal access to the information and resources they […]
