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West High School Clinic helping remove barriers to teen mental healthcare
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 24 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
At West High School, a clinic is working to bring mental and physical healthcare closer to students by offering counseling, screenings and therapy right on campus.
An ER for mental health: How access centers help patients in crisis
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 24 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Behavioral health access centers function like an emergency room for mental health and substance use crises where adults can always walk in — and it saved the life of Jerry Smith.
Navigating cancer care: How nurse navigators help patients through treatment
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 15 - 10:58 a.m. | Save Story
A cancer diagnosis can bring many challenges, but one oncology nurse navigation program is helping patients feel more supported as they go through treatment.
Pickleball injuries on the rise as popularity explodes nationwide
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 8 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Pickleball is the nation's fastest-growing sport which may explain an 88% increase in pickleball injuries since 2020.
Beyond awareness: Utah family advocates for autism acceptance as demand for services grows
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 24 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
April is Autism Awareness Month, but many say it's time to move beyond awareness to acceptance. And one northern Utah couple says no one should be defined by a diagnosis.
Giving while living: Utah couple's kidney donation story
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated April 18 - 8:55 a.m. | Save Story
Doctors said living donation can lead to better outcomes and help address a critical shortage. More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for an organ transplant.
'She's my little hero': Utah mom reflects on daughter's organ donation legacy
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 17 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
When it became clear there were no more medical options, a family was faced with an unimaginable decision — whether to donate their daughter's organs.
Teen who survived dirt bike crash underscores need for pediatric care close to home
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 9 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Having such quick access to lifesaving pediatric care like offered at Primary Children's in Lehi can make all the difference. The Braithwaite family is an example of how it literally saved their son.
Throwing injuries common among baseball, softball players as spring season begins
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 4 - 7:49 a.m. | Save Story
Injuries at the beginning of the spring sports season are often due to overuse, overthrowing, poor mechanics or fatigue. Here's what you can do to minimize the risk.
'Buckle up': Allergy season hitting early, and hard, in Utah
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 27 - 9:27 a.m. | Save Story
Allergy season is hitting Utah early. Here's what you can do to combat the rise of seasonal allergy symptoms.
Do you really need electrolyte supplements? When they're helpful and when they're risky
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 22 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
From powders to sports drinks, electrolytes are marketed everywhere. However, experts say most people get enough naturally, and adding extra can actually be risky.
Utah surgeon diagnosed with colon cancer urges others to get screened
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 13 - 8:33 a.m. | Save Story
At 47 years old, orthopedic surgeon Todd Grunander never expected to hear the word cancer, let alone colon cancer.
'Another stage of life': Utah couple embraces aging with help from geriatric care
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 6 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
Geriatric specialists help identify the changes that come with aging and work with patients to maintain their independence.
It often starts quietly: What to know about heart valve disease
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
Heart valve disease can start quietly, with symptoms you might just chalk up to getting older. However, health experts say catching it early can make a big difference.
Utah teen recovers as pediatric telestroke care expands
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
Many people might think strokes are just a problem in adults, but kids can have strokes too. A Utah teen's story highlights how time is of the essence.
Irregular heartbeat? Experts say early care can prevent serious complications
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
An irregular heartbeat could signal a heart rhythm disorder, also known as an arrhythmia. Experts urge those affected to get treated early to avoid serious complications.
Active kids, hidden risks: Why cholesterol screening matters
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
February is American Heart Month, a chance to raise awareness about heart disease and high cholesterol, and doctors say prevention starts in childhood, as one family discovered.
Intermountain Health team helps young woman live beyond her diagnosis
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
ShayLee Hunter was born with a rare digestive disorder called chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, a condition where the nerves and muscles of the gut don't work properly. Food and fluid can't move through her body as they should.
