It’s been a little over a decade since Terry Olsen’s son died from a heroin overdose, and she’s turning her pain into an opportunity to spread awareness about the impacts of pain-killing medicine addictions. She said her son Dane was adventurous and full of life. “He was a ...
OGDEN — A few years ago, faculty members at Weber State University noticed an increase in mental health concerns among their student population. “The mental health issues have skyrocketed, and that’s not just at Weber State, but it’s reflected everywhere,” said Carrie Jeffrey, ...
A student is at school and comes down with an earache. Does that warrant a call to the parents to check their child out and take them home? Not necessarily. With parental consent, if your child attends one of the 17 schools running a new program in the Weber School District, they can go to ...
CLEARFIELD — The Davis County Health Department has installed 24 air quality sensors throughout the county to help community members make informed decisions about their daily activities. The county plans to install a total of 41 sensors and also is offering residents a chance to purchase ...
Frigid temperatures are here, and that means a higher risk for cold-related problems — especially frostbite. On Friday, physicians who work in the burn center at University of Utah Health warned Utahns about the seriousness of frostbite, how to avoid it or treat it, and when to seek medical ...
Intermountain Health celebrated another record-breaking year of adult transplants in 2024. The announcement was made Monday morning during a press conference. Last year, 489 organs were successfully transplanted at the Intermountain Health Adult Transplant program, located at Intermountain ...
