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Proper nutrition will help your child reach their academic peak
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 15 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
Make sure your kids are well fueled for those busy school days — dieticians say they need it!
Overcoming the grip of opioid dependence
Erin Cox and Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 10 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Heber City woman says she is moving past opioids to a life free from debilitating pain.
Intermountain Health heart transplant program: 600 stories
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
Discover how Intermountain Health's heart transplant teamwork brings hope and improved outcomes. Learn about patient stories and medical success.
Don't delay: Everyone in your family needs a checkup
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 19 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
Back to school time might be the best time to get the entire family important checkups.
Back to school: keeping kids cool at recess
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 14 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
Thousands of Utah kids are heading back to the classroom and the school playground. But are they ready for the heat?
Getting kids on a good sleep routine before school starts again
Erin Cox, KSL | Posted Aug. 2 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
As you're getting ready to send your kids back to school, there's a lot to prepare for and one social worker hopes you won't forget one of the most important things: your kid's sleep routine.
Program aims to improve outcomes of preterm births
Ken Fall and Kadey Kia, KSL-TV | Posted July 28 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
With preterm births on the rise, the Healthy Beginnings program aims to nurture healthy pregnancies through support, education and incentives.
Why protecting your child's hearing should be top of mind this holiday weekend
Aley Davis, Ken Fall, and Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted July 21 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
Summertime often means attending fun, loud events like rodeos, sporting events, and this holiday weekend, lots of fireworks shows.
Doctor house calls: Modern medicine looks to the past
Erin Cox and Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted July 14 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
A century ago, 40% of patients saw doctors at home. Today, those home visits are making a comeback in a unique program through Intermountain Health.
Rural cancer patients access care closer to home
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted July 8 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Farmer Dave Walker credits a new clinic and online technology for peace of mind during his treatments.
Moms in rural Utah get breastfeeding support for their babies
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted June 29 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Fillmore Community Hospital in recent years started prioritizing telehealth consultations with expectant moms and mothers with newborns.
New knees and hips often lead to greater patient satisfaction
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted June 23 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Surgery center opens on the campus of TOSH specializing in outpatient procedures. Surgeries performed outside a hospital setting typically mean shorter stays and lower costs.
Why unstructured play is crucial to a child's development
Ayanna Likens, KSL | Posted June 17 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Imagination and play are key to healthy childhood development, different types of play impact how a child develops.
Creating healthy habits starts at home
Shara Park, KSL | Posted June 17 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
In Shalese Sorensen's garage, you'll find a collection of weights, brightly colored bands and exercise equipment. You'll also find a smaller, much lighter set of weights – brightly colored like the rainbow, for her two daughters, Remi, 5, and Riley, 2.
Healthy secret for retirement: Volunteer your time
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted June 13 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
For former Murray High School teacher and administrator Scott Bushnell, there was one thing he knew from the moment he retired.
How good habits can lower your risk for the deadliest form of skin cancer
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted June 13 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has the highest rate of melanoma in the nation – more than double the national average. But if caught early, melanoma is highly curable.
A resource to help connect with your tween
Ayanna Likens, KSL | Posted May 26 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
Navigating the transition from childhood to teen years can be difficult as kids experience new emotions for the first time.
'Food is Medicine': New thinking about hospital food
Ayanna Likens, KSL | Posted May 20 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
When you think of a hospital, five-star dining doesn't come to mind. Intermountain Health chefs are working to change that.
Crash survivor explains why it's important to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle
Ayanna Likens, KSL | Posted May 12 - 9:27 a.m. | Save Story
As we approach the 100 Deadliest Days on the road, Intermountain Health doctors said this is the time of year we see more motorcycle drivers on the road and less helmets, but it's crucial to wear one.
