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Veterans can soon sign up for accelerated health care from the VA

WEBOn March 5, 2024, vets who served in a combat zone, beginning with the Vietnam War, can directly enroll in the health care program offered by the VA. (Laura Seitz, Deseret News) …

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Utah Dept. of Health announces new state epidemiologist

WEBBY COLBY WALKER. SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health has named a new state epidemiologist after Dr. Angela Dunn stepped down earlier this …

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Intermountain Health's Care at Home program reaches 1,000 …

WEBThe Intermountain Healthcare Kem C. Gardner Transformation Center in Murray is pictured on Friday, July 2, 2021. (Spenser Heaps/Deseret News) SALT LAKE …

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Salt Lake County Health Department launches real-time “AirView” …

WEBThe health department’s “AirView” online map shows real-time air quality collected from sensors spread across the county. This tool combines the work of several …

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Utah and universal health care

WEBUniversal health care makes sense, say advocates. Universal health care is common sense for Utahns, according to a growing group of advocates in Utah. Dr. Joe …

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Salt Lake County now offering updated COVID booster

WEBSALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Health Department announced it now has appointments for the updated COVID-19 booster shots available. The news …

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Salt Lake County awarded $3.8 million to improve minority health

WEBSep 22, 2021, 6:11 PM. Salt Lake County Public Health Center at 610 S 200 E in Salt Lake City, Utah (Nick Wyatt, KSL Newsradio) BY NICK WYATT. Former …

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Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults, research …

WEB(CNN) — Researchers looking for clues about why some types of cancer are on the rise in younger adults say they’ve found an interesting lead: a connection to …

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Utah is 'stepping up' by providing health insurance to immigrant …

WEBRep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, and Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, talk and pose for photos after a press conference to …

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Indigenous healing through Medicare covered in Utah bill

WEBSALT LAKE CITY — A bill that would cover traditional Indigenous healing services under Medicaid is making its way through the Utah Legislature. The bill from …

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Utah lawmaker proposes land swap for mental health hospitals

WEBPROVO, Utah — The state legislature is considering a bill that could reshape Utah’s mental health landscape for decades. Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Utah County, has …

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Crisis center in Hurricane offers support during mental health crises

WEBThe center, located in Hurricane, aims to provide a safe space for Utahns experiencing mental health crises. The center provides mental health services the way …

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Salt Lake County reports 800% increase in syphilis among women

WEBSALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Health Department reported Thursday that it had seen an 800% increase in syphilis in women in the last few years. …

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Lehi Primary Children’s Hospital to open in February

WEBLEHI, Utah — The Lehi Primary Children’s Hospital will begin serving patients on Feb. 12, 2024, according to Intermountain Health. According to a press …

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Utah health leader Angela Dunn leaving for CDC

WEBSALT LAKE CITY — Dr. Angela Dunn will leave her position with Salt Lake County Health to accept a new job with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Dunn, …

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University of Utah Health workers forming union

WEBUniversity of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (Scott G Winterton/Deseret News) SALT LAKE CITY — Workers at University of Utah Health …

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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized

WEBShe was 81. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland is currently hospitalized for observation and treatment of ongoing health complications. Elder Holland is grateful for the many …

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