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Respiratory Viruses in Southwest Utah

By David A. Blodgett MD, MPH, SWUPHD Health Officer & Director

Published: August 28, 2025

This article continues our focus on the leading causes of death in our area. Paying attention to these reveals much about what each of us can do to lead longer, healthier lives.I’d like to turn your attention to the role ...

Don’t Lose Your

Mind

By RuthAnne Watt, SWUPHD Administrative Liaison

Published: August 28, 2025

Life, as we know, can get very busy. We seem to feel we are superhuman - that we can do it all, all of the time, and never allow ourselves the breaks we need. That mindset can become overwhelming and ...

Hit the Hay

Why Sleep Matters for Children & Teens

By HEALTH Magazine

Published: August 28, 2025

Adequate sleep is essential for everyone, but it's especially important for the healthy development of children and teens. There are some fascinating findings in sleep science that should serve as motivation for parents to prioritize good sleep habits for their ...

Active Aging

Never Give Up

By Debra Zais, ADN, RN

Published: August 28, 2025

While aging is inevitable, how we age is becoming more under our control than ever before. The “Golden Years”, as they’ve been called, are no longer viewed as a time to slow down into a sedentary lifestyle. Instead, today’s seniors ...

Road Rules

For A Safe Ride

By Kristi Sharp, SWUPHD Health Promotions Program Manager

Published: August 28, 2025

As someone who works closely with our community safety partners—Zero Fatalities, Safe Routes to School, law enforcement, and local leaders—I see the shared commitment to making our roads safer for everyone. Whether you're driving across town, dropping off kids at ...

I Survived…

A Motorcycle Crash

By Roland Byrd

Published: August 28, 2025

The minivan cut across my lane, hit my bike like Thor’s hammer, and punched me into the air. I was airborne, flying over the freeway at nearly 55 miles per hour. My motorcycle flipped and tumbled away from me, spitting ...

Cassidy Trail

Red Canyon, Garfield County

By HEALTH Magazine

Published: August 28, 2025

Enjoy Bryce Canyon scenery without the crowds. From Panguitch, head south on Highway 89, then turn east onto Highway 12. Go approximately 4.5 miles, pass the Red Canyon Visitor Center, and park at the Red Canyon Trailhead on your left. ...

DELANO PEAK

Tushar Mountains, Beaver County

By HEALTH Magazine

Published: August 28, 2025

The iconic summit hike in the Tushar Mountains is the Delano Peak Trail, which climbs 1,700 feet in 1.5 miles to the 12,169-foot rooftop of the range. The trail, beginning near Big John Flat, is surprisingly easy with gentle grades ...

TILTED MESA

Mountain Bike Trail System, Kane County

By Whit Bunting, Field Manager, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kanab Office

Published: August 28, 2025

Tilted Mesa is a 13 mile trail system that is gaining popularity within the mountain biking community, attracting riders from northern Utah and neighboring states. It was developed just two years ago as a collaborative effort between the BLM, Kane ...

PARKS, TRAILS, & GOLF

Cedar City, Iron County

By Gabbie Costello, Cedar City Community Relations & Public Information Officer

Published: August 28, 2025

Summertime in Cedar City is filled with festivals, events, and beautiful weather! From families with young children to retirees, there is something for everyone to encourage movement and take advantage of the outdoors. With many new improvements and additions over ...
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