Newly released data from the Utah Department of Health shows the dental health of Utah children in first through third grade is improving a bit. Dr. Steven J. Steed, State Dental Director, says the percentage of kids who had experienced dental decay fell from 55 percent in 2005 to 51 percent in 2010.
Salt Lake County can be better managed for less. That’s the message of former county councilman Mark Crockett, who’s now hoping to return to county government, this time as mayor. The GOP candidate says millions of dollars can be saved by cutting waste and not overlapping with city services. We asked Crockett what ideas he has to offer voters and delegates heading into the Republican convention a few months away.
The use of tanning beds by Utah residents under 18 years old would be severely restricted under a bill sponsored by Democratic Senator Pat Jones. Receiving passionate testimony on both sides of the argument, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee discussed Senate Bill 41 for well over an hour on Thursday before signing off on the legislation.
It was 61 years ago today that nuclear testing began on the Nevada Test Site, as many residents of Salt Lake Cityand more rural areas like Kane County know too well. That’s why local leaders are marking a National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Nuclear Weapons Testing, which was designated by the U.S. Senate, to commemorate the lives of downwinders, those who were exposed to the radiation. Local resident Mary Dickson is one of them.
Segment 1: What is autism? A panel of the American Psychiatric Association is considering a redefinition of the disorder, causing debate and worry for parents and advocates. What would a redefinition mean for the thousands of patients and families in Utah, where one in 49 8-year-old boys have been diagnosed with autism? Guests: [...]
Segment 1: A case involving a Utah couple accused of killing their infant by sleeping with him brings up all sorts of questions about co-sleeping. But as the attachment parenting movement gains steam, more and more parents are choosing to share the bed with their infants. What are the benefits and the risks of bed-sharing with your [...]
Segment 1: Making superficial snap judgments are part of life, even though we know not to judge a book by its cover and that stereotypes can hurt. A new photo-essay book explores why we over-generalize and how to overcome certainty. Guests: Peta Owens-Liston, author Zoe Rodriguez, photographer Dr. Paul White, Associate Professor of Social [...]
Salt Lake County has seen a high number of pertussis or whooping cough cases this past year. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the health department is urging adults to make sure their children’s and their own vaccinations are up-to-date to prevent the spread of the illness.
As thousands of U.S. troops begin to leave Iraq the process of helping them heal begins here at home. Utah’s Veterans Affairs Medical Center says it is already seeing the effects of the war on Utah’s veterans. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what it is doing to make sure veterans can get the support they need.
Several state environmental and health agencies want one of Utah’s largest alleged polluters to clean up their act. Yesterday, three groups announced they are suing Rio Tinto/Kennecott for violating the Clean Air Act. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports on what the groups hope to accomplish and how Rio Tinto is responding.
