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Son’s rare diagnosis inspires woman to pursue radiology degree from WSU

OGDEN — Janine Hunsaker always knew she wanted to go back to school one day, but it wasn’t until her youngest son became sick that she decided which field she wanted to study in. In April, Hunsaker, 39, graduated from Weber State University with an associate degree in applied science and ...

Summer water fun not complete without life jackets, health officials warn

Summer is just around the corner, and for thousands of Utahns, that means heading to the water. And while health care workers are all for swimming, water skiing and rafting, they are strongly encouraging the public to exercise caution in and around the water. “Drowning is the second-leading ...

U of U study scrutinizes indoor air quality; researcher soft-pedals findings

Researchers at the University of Utah conducted an indoor air study of over 100 households along the Wasatch Front — including in Salt Lake, Davis and Weber counties — this past winter. Their findings: The air we breathe inside can be as polluted, or more so, than what we breathe outdoors. ...

High US stillbirth rate preventable, docs say at U of U facility opening

SALT LAKE CITY — On Oct. 19, 2009, Mark and Jaymie Maines were told their full-term baby boy no longer had a heartbeat. Admitted to the hospital and forced to deliver her stillborn son, Jaymie Maines said she had very little support or compassion from her health care provider. “He was ...

Intermountain Health CEO, NFL players tackle issue of mental health

Everyone should talk about their feelings — even big, strong football players. And that’s exactly what happened this week. Intermountain Health CEO Rob Allen along with several current and former NFL players spoke at “The Strongest Play is Asking For Help” panel discussion event in ...