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Where does Park City rank in the Utah Healthy Places Index

WEBBy Rich Ellis. Of the 324 towns and cities in Utah, which is the “healthiest”? If you thought of Park City, think again. In October 2022, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) quietly launched the Utah Health Places Index (HPI), a mapping and data visualization tool.Second to my incredible wife and partner, it’s one of the best …

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Community event at Intermountain Park City Hospital aims to raise

WEBPARK CITY, Utah — Dr. Annabelle Santos Volgman, a nationally recognized cardiologist and expert in women’s heart health, will be the featured presenter at Intermountain Park City Hospital’s “Heart Smart Soirée: A Night to Celebrate Women’s Heart Health” on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

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Utah grabs second spot in nation-wide health rankings

WEBUTAH — Boasting five national parks, 43 state parks, 20,000 miles of recorded trails, and nationally ranked medical centers, it’s no wonder that Utah has secured a top spot in the Forbes Advisor comprehensive health assessment.In the assessment, 50 states were compared across 21 metrics spanning three categories: disease risk factors …

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The Summit County Health Department’s guide to dealing with ticks

WEBUse clean, fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth parts with tweezers. If you cannot remove the mouth easily with tweezers

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Summit County Health introduces radon heat map

WEBSUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Summit County Health introduced a new radon heat map last week aimed at promoting greater radon awareness among residents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. This gas can get …

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Kendra Babitz brings decade of expertise to Summit County …

WEBBabitz played a critical role as State Testing Director during the COVID-19 response. SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — The Summit County Health Department has recently announced Kendra Babitz as its new Deputy Health Director, effective Nov. 27.

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Intermountain Healthcare surpasses 5,000 life-saving organ …

WEBSALT LAKE CITY – Intermountain Healthcare performed its 5,000 th adult solid organ transplant in 2021 and had another record year, thanks to organ donors and their families and a transplant team committed to helping patients receive life-saving organ transplant opportunities despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic.. 2021 was the …

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Park City hospital’s free women’s health and wellness night, Nov. 2

WEBPhoto: Intermountain Park City Hospital. PARK CITY, Utah — Grab the opportunity to prioritize your health and connect with other women at Intermountain Health Park City Hospital’s exclusive event dedicated to women’s health and wellness, Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Blair Education Center, 900 Round Valley Drive.

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Summit County Mental Wellness Alliance hosts mental health …

WEBSUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — The Summit County Mental Wellness Alliance will host an event to help the community learn about available mental health resources and how to advocate for those in need. The free event, “Finding Mental Health Services: How to Navigate Resources and Advocate for your Loved One,” will feature speakers from …

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THRIVE youth well-being and life skills program registration open

WEBPARK CITY, Utah — Registration is now open for THRIVE, the free youth well-being and life skills program for kids in grades 6-12. The Thrive program is a virtual skills program with a preventative mental health initiative, developed by Webewell in partnership with Live Like Sam, that strengthens youth well-being and life coping skills. …

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Park City Hospital launches series to enhance sports performance …

WEB"The speaker series aims to help young female athletes understand their unique anatomy and physiology, and how that applies so they can tailor their training, recovery, and nutrition; increase their strength, optimize their sports performance, and prevent common injuries,” explained Dr. Carrie Jaworski, a sports performance …

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Intermountain Healthcare announces new name and branding

WEBAlongside a new name, Intermountain Health also debuted new branding on January 23 that will gradually be phased in over the coming years, including a colorful new logo. According to a social media post from Intermountain Health, the three colors in the new logo are meant to make the brand feel trusted, bold, and approachable to customers.

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Alterra Community Foundation pledges $1M to expand mental …

WEBThe $1 million will expand sports psychology, wellness, mental health and performance training services. PARK CITY, Utah — The Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation has pledged $1 million to support athlete mental health and return-to-performance programs for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team that calls Park City …

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Utah kicks off 2024 legislative session

WEBSALT LAKE CITY — The 2024 General Session of the 65th Legislature began today at the Utah State Capitol. For the next 45 days, 75 House representatives and 29 senators from across the state will meet to pass the state budget and new laws. The subjects with the most bills this session include law enforcement and criminal justice, …

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Salt Lake County sees ‘alarming’ increase in syphilis

WEBSyphilis rates in all people — not just women — have also increased in recent years, the health department said, though not as dramatically as those among women. “From 2018 to 2022, overall syphilis rates in Salt Lake County have increased 65%.”. The CDC “recommends that all pregnant women be tested for syphilis early in …

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Park City developer begins construction on new 'wellbeing' resort …

WEBMIDWAY, Utah – Construction has officially begun on the Ameyalli Resort, a new ‘wellbeing’ resort located in Midway. The resort is located on a historic site where Native Americans would visit for the restorative powers of 28 different hot springs in the foothills of the Wasatch back.

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COVID pandemic’s end may bring turbulence for US health care

WEBWASHINGTON — When the end of the COVID-19 pandemic comes, it could create major disruptions for a cumbersome U.S. health care system made more generous, flexible and up-to-date technologically through a raft of temporary emergency measures.. Winding down those policies could begin as early as the summer. That could force an …

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People’s Health Clinic Executive Director, Beth Armstrong is …

WEBPhoto: People’s Health Clinic. PARK CITY, Utah — People’s Health Clinic Executive Director, Beth Armstrong has announced she is stepping down and taking on a new role at Intermountain Healthcare facilities. She has been named as the Director of Development for the Intermountain Foundation which oversees philanthropy efforts …

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Utah health officials concerned about potential measles outbreak

WEBSUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Health officials in Utah are worried about the potential for a measles outbreak in the state. As of April 11, there were 121 reported measles cases in 18 jurisdictions across the country. Utah had 58 cases in total during all of 2023. Currently, 85.3% of Summit County

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