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Salt Lake City has some of the country's worst air quality
A new report from the American Lung Association finds about half of U.S. children are living in areas with unhealthy air quality, and several Mountain West cities — including in Utah — rank among the most polluted in the country. The group's annual State of the Air report...
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The new clinic taking a different approach to personalized health and wellness
SALT LAKE CITY — A new clinic is taking a different approach to personalized health and wellness with an emphasis on prevention. From cold plunge and sauna therapy to fitness and nutrition programs, Alyze Health is redefining how people manage long-term health. KSL News Specialist Daylan Dove stopped by...
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Dead fish, algal blooms and E. coli: More attention turns to the Jordan River’s water quality, but struggles persist
SALT LAKE CITY — On most summer Saturdays, like many Utahns, you can find Nancy Lombardo and her friends enjoying the outdoors and getting a good workout in. But they usually aren’t hiking. Or golfing. Or playing pickleball. They’re kayaking on the Jordan River. “When you tell...
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Mountain West Faces Persistent Ozone Pollution Amid Climate Change
Mountain West Cities Face Struggles with Air Pollution. Air quality continues to be a significant issue across the Mountain West, with several cities ranking high in the latest pollution assessments. The American Lung Association’s State of the Air report highlights the prevalence of ozone pollution, or smog, and fine particle pollution caused by factors such as wildfire smoke and vehicle emissions.
Gephardt Daily
Residents evacuated from Draper Care Center during fire response
DRAPER, Utah, April 29, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Residents were evacuated from the Draper Rehabilitation & Care Center late Wednesday morning, and firefighters responded to the scene. The site is at 12702 S. Fort St. One resident was transported to the hospital for evaluation, the Draper City Fire statement...
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Draper care center evacuated after fire in residence
SALT LAKE CITY — The Draper Rehabilitation and Care Center was evacuated on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a resident’s room. According to Kevin Holt, Battalion Chief for Draper Fire, the sprinklers activated shortly after the fire started and extinguished the blaze. Holt said the fire department cut power to the southern side of the care facility due to the water, leaving the northern power online.
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Salt Lake City Families Turn to Private Autopsy Services for Faster Answers After Unexpected Loss
In the wake of sudden loss, families are increasingly turning to private autopsy services in Salt Lake City to secure timely answers and begin the healing process. Public health systems and local coroner offices perform an indispensable civic duty. They handle a vast number of cases necessary to protect community health, ensure public safety, and investigate forensic matters. Due to the high volume of these essential responsibilities, standard testing and administrative processes can naturally extend the timeline for finalizing reports. During this necessary period, families often face a prolonged wait for vital information regarding their loved one’s passing.
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With pediatric expansion, Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake clinic breaks record number of patients
This story was originally published by Utah News Dispatch. Historically, the clinic at the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, a health and wellness institution for Native Americans living off-reservation, mostly focused on behavioral and diabetes programs. But that has changed and the numbers of patients visiting the facility are booming and surpassing historical highs.
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EPA seeks to overturn Biden-era emissions decision as SLC metro is ranked among the worst for pollution
As the Salt Lake City metropolitan area was recently ranked among the worst in the nation for pollution, the EPA is proposing repealing a Biden-era decision that administrators say unfairly penalized Utahns for pollution that was not under their control.
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Two years after opening, Lehi’s Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital – Miller Family Campus expands to meet growing demand
According to a release from Intermountain, just two years after opening in Lehi, Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital – Miller Family Campus, has become a critical access point for pediatric trauma care and specialty services for children in Utah County and Southern Salt Lake County. Since opening in...
Utah News Dispatch
With pediatric expansion, Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake clinic breaks record number of patients
Historically, the clinic at the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, a health and wellness institution for Native Americans living off-reservation, mostly focused on behavioral and diabetes programs. But that has changed and the numbers of patients visiting the facility are booming and surpassing historical highs. Before unseasonal snow flurries fell on Thursday, members of […]
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Urban Indian Center officials, backers unveil expanded health care offerings at Murray clinic
MURRAY — The health care providers at the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake's health clinic make it a point to be cognizant of the needs and perspectives of the Native American community. "We get to know them first and just really kind of understand their whole care," said...