Health

A program with Intermountain Health is connecting inmates with substance use disorder with a community health worker who can provide assessment, support, and resources. It's seen great success since its start in 2022.

New research from the Agricultural Health Lab at Boise State University measured pesticide exposure in pregnant women living in agricultural areas.

In other news: University of Utah students protested an anti-trans speaker on campus, and a new statewide domestic and sexual violence helpline was launched to connect Native Americans in Utah with culturally informed advocates.

In other news, the likely source of a recent E. Coli outbreak across five states has been identified. And, "The Princess Bride" star Cary Elwes is coming to Salt Lake City in May for two screenings of the movie.

In other news, the UTA is seeking public comment for proposed changes, including ending free fare for Utah Valley Express routes in Provo and Orem.

Ultra-processed food and the companies that produce them contribute to the epidemic in diabetes, cancer, dementia, and other chronic disease. Is it time to regulate these products like tobacco?

In other news, a Utah hospital is using a new robotic system to perform head and neck surgeries. And, two incidents happened on opposite directions of the same I-80 location Wednesday morning.

In other news, national food company Smithfield Foods ends contracts with 26 Utah hog farms and lays off up to 70 workers. And Utah hospitals report an uptick in a virus that can be dangerous in young children.

In other news, Utah Natural Meat and Milk, the dairy company that had its permit to sell raw milk revoked in September, has had its permit reinstated. And, a rockfall has closed a section of road in Canyonlands National Park.

In other news, a family was hospitalized this weekend after their cabin was found to be full of carbon monoxide.