Health

This flu season has already seen increased rates of contraction and severity. With holidays right around the corner, health care providers say to get your vaccine.

The holidays bring mistletoe, caroling, eggnog, gift-giving, family and friends. But for some, the holidays can also bring loneliness.

The hospital got some of the highest scores in two categories: practices to prevent errors, and doctors, nurses and staff, which concerns things like communication between staff and appropriate leadership.

Up to 50 procedures are expected to be postponed this week. That’s about 10% of all surgeries and procedures at the hospital.

Cars have killed more bicyclists this year than in any of the past 30 years.

Policy changes have made major strides in reducing child poverty over the past several decades, but there is still more to be done.

Pediatricians in Idaho are exploring a novel approach to mental health - by asking parents about their past traumas and positive experiences.

The Primary Promise initiative is estimated to cost at least $600 million. Intermountain has turned to the public for help funding the last $136 million of their goal.

A Utah statute put into effect this year could allow insulin users to get the life-saving drug through pharmacists, but insulin has not yet been added to the necessary list.

The Ad Council launched a $65 million multi-year campaign addressing mental health issues, with support from the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.