By: Laura Summers Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas[...]
As the need for family caregiving is expected to grow over the next decade, there are concerns about the mental and physical toll it places on Utah’s caregivers.
By: Laura Summers Given that COVID-19 is now (somewhat) in our rear-view mirror, it is interesting to look-back to see how well our state performed. Unfortunately, this pandemic impacted more than just a person’s health,[...]
The Utah Hospital Association (UHA) released A Roadmap for Improving Utah’s Behavioral Health System in February 2020. The Roadmap was developed in collaboration with UHA’s[...]
Vaping, or the use of electronic cigarettes, is a public health issue both nationally and here in the state of Utah. Rates of vaping doubled[...]
A growing body of family caregivers in Utah provide unpaid care to family members or friends with health problems or disabilities. The purpose of this[...]
Understanding the potential impact of these issues will be important to ensuring a thriving future for Utah’s children.
Research increasingly shows that individuals with type 2 diabetes face a greater chance of experiencing severe complications from COVID-19.
By: Laura Summers Given that COVID-19 is now (somewhat) in our rear-view mirror, it[...]
By: Julia Martin “Good oral health is critical for children, as it can affect[...]
By: Laura Summers Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and[...]
