MAGAZINE LIBRARY

Past Issues of HEALTH Magazine

HEALTH Magazine is published three times a year by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. It is mailed to residents throughout Southwest Utah. You can browse and download all past issues from this digital library.

Magazine cover for HEALTH: Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Spring 2026 Sleep Edition II, featuring a sleeping polar bear curled up on an ice floe in a winter landscape.

Spring 2026

Welcome to HEALTH Magazine’s sleep issue. Because sleep deficiency affects a third of us by harming mental health, disease risk, and lifespan, we hope this guide inspires you to prioritize better rest.

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Sleep to Live Longer4

The Golden Chain6

Your Sleep Cycle8

By the Numbers10

Sleep & Kids12

Setting the Stage14

Bedtime Stories16

Ask a Doctor20

Sleep & Technology22

Insomnia to Rest24

Dreams to Reality28

Sleep Resources30

Coloring Page31

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Magazine cover for HEALTH: Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Fall 2025, featuring a vintage-style illustration of a man and woman riding together on a bicycle within an oval frame. The surrounding artwork includes a dusty orange background with a stampede of horses and riders on the left and floral accents at the bottom. Featured articles include Local Adventures, Road Rules, and Life and Breath.

Fall 2025

This cover honors the 1969 Western Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and its Southwest Utah filming locations; find details on page 14 to hike the historic Cassidy Trail yourself.

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Then and Now4

Salmonella8

Oral Health Basics10

Local Adventures (Cassidy Trail, Delano Peak, Tilted Mesa, Cedar City, St George)12

Ask Your Doc15

I Survived16

Road Rules18

Active Aging20

In Your Chuckwagon22

Hit the Hay24

Don’t Lose Your Mind26

Life & Breath28

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Magazine cover for HEALTH: Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Spring 2025, featuring a photograph of red rock formations glowing in the late afternoon sun. A stylized graphic of golden rays arches over the horizon against a pale purple sky. Featured articles include Postpartum Depression, Blood Pressure, and Mortality Insights.

Spring 2025

Spring arrives in stages across Southwest Utah. Skip staying indoors and hit the trails; getting outside boosts health, even for a quick walk.

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Scary Diseases6

One Step at a Time8

Mommy Stories10

Who Let the Dogs In?12

Who You Gonna Call?14

Under Pressure16

A Closer Look18

Way to Quit!20

Know Before You Go22

Annual Report24

Coloring Page31

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Cover of “HEALTH” magazine, Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Winter 2025 Emergency Preparedness Edition. The image shows a glowing kerosene lantern centered against a dark background, with emergency preparedness themes. Along the bottom are four icons with labels: “Be Informed,” “Make a Plan,” “Get a Kit,” and “Get Involved.”

Winter 2025

Welcome to HEALTH Magazine’s Emergency Preparedness issue. True resilience starts at home. Here is how to protect your family and community.

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Be Informed4

Stay Informed8

Areas of Preparedness10

Disease Prevention12

Family Communication14

Lifeline16

Preparedness Buddy17

Pet Preparedness18

72 Hour Kits20

Beyond 72 Hour Kit22

Build a First Aid Kit24

Get Trained26

Be My Neighbor?28

Volunteer!30

Reading List34

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The front cover of HEALTH Magazine's Fall 2024 issue by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation. The top displays the bold title "HEALTH" with subheadings for featured topics: "Dangerous Animals," "Healthy Weight," and "Mosquito Prevention." The main illustration is a stylized, earthy-toned landscape featuring a silhouette of a person carrying a child on their shoulders, walking alongside a dog. They are hiking on a trail surrounded by green pine trees, with snow-capped mountains and a large, pale yellow sun rising or setting in the background. A circular foundation seal is in the bottom right corner.

Fall 2024

Southwest Utah offers beautiful landscapes and diverse autumn weather. This issue of HEALTH Magazine is packed with tips to keep your family safe and healthy wherever you explore this season.

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In the Balance4

Wonderful Water6

Fall Prevention10

Travel Health12

I Survived14

Dangerous Animals18

Don’t Get Burned20

The Air We Breathe22

Feeling the Heat24

Sanitation in the Wild26

Fight the Bite28

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Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation "HEALTH" magazine cover celebrating its 25th issue, featuring a collage of past covers.

Spring 2024

Celebrating its tenth anniversary and 25th issue, HEALTH Magazine provides Southwest Utah residents with insights to promote long, healthy lives through a blend of new content and past favorites.

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Heroes of Public Health4

Health for the Ages10

Case for Moderation12

Family Mealtime14

Ask Your Doctor If…16

Keeping Measles Out18

Baby Blues?20

Breathing Easier22

Gardening 10124

Alcohol and Health26

2023 Annual Report28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Winter 2023-2024 issue. The pink title text at the top lists articles on Alzheimers, Winter Wellness, and Diabetes. The background is a soft, minimalist watercolor painting of a snow-covered winter landscape, featuring a cluster of bare, muted trees reflecting in a patch of water under a pale blue and grey sky. The circular foundation logo sits in the bottom right corner.

Winter 2023-24

Featuring vintage Scandinavian design, this issue highlights Southwest Utah’s geographic and climate similarities to Northern Europe, encouraging readers to embrace outdoor winter activities and cozy winter evenings.

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Winter Wellness4

Nordic Skiing6

Defeating Diabetes8

Prediabetes10

Connections12

Don’t Forget Them14

Back to Sleep18

Catch My Fall20

Tai Chi22

Oh My!24

Smartphone26

Winter Recipes28

A1C Risk Test30

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Summer 2023 "Special Sleep Edition." The background is a gradient night sky transitioning from deep purple to twilight blue, filled with faint, white stars. A large, bright full moon hangs low over a wide landscape of red rock mesas and plateaus. On the right, a large, gold, eight-pointed star badge reads "Health Magazine - sleep - Special Edition."

Summer 2023

Emphasizing sleep as a vital pillar alongside nutrition and exercise, this issue highlights its necessity for physical and mental well-being, reminding readers that quality sleep is essential.

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Ask Your Doctor If…4

Wake Up To Sleep6

Sleep for the Ages8

Rock-a-bye Baby10

Sleep Hygiene12

Zzzzzzzzz16

Sleepless18

DIY CBT-I22

Lock the Clock28

Sleep Resources30

Coloring Page31

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Spring 2023 issue. The top text notes articles on Child Development, Why We Sleep, and Colon Cancer Screening. The central artwork is a sketch-and-watercolor style illustration depicting an older man in overalls and a straw hat holding hands with a young child as they walk down a path carrying fishing rods. They are surrounded by desert brush, a small stream, and red rock canyon cliffs in the background.

Spring 2023

This issue features a warm art style inspired by classic Winnie the Pooh illustrations. Pooh and his friends appear throughout to reflect how families and communities thrive when looking out for each other.

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Prostate 1016

Why We Sleep8

TOP Star10

On the Right Track12

Lights Out14

Car Seat Safety16

Colorful Eating18

Water Matters20

Opioid Update22

Choices24

Annual Report26

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Fall 2022 issue. The typography at the top details articles on "Re-Focus on Health," "Prediabetes," and "Stress Management." The main illustration features a close-up of a hand holding a silver pen, drawing a continuous black line that loops across the bottom and wraps around the circular foundation stamp in the bottom right corner against a warm, cream-colored gradient background.

Fall 2022

Emphasizing that public health spans from community efforts to individual choices, this issue focuses on moderation, simplicity, and attainable wellness.

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Re-Focus on Health6

COVID-19 Update8

Diabetes in Your Future?10

The Great Outdoors12

Leave the Clock Alone14

Community Health16

Stress Management18

School Immunizations20

Emergency Alerts22

Screen Time24

Annual Report28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Winter 2022 issue. The dark brown typography at the top highlights articles on "What is Public Health," "Pandemic to Endemic," and "Check Your Sources." The main photograph shows three horses—one light palomino, one dark brown, and one black—running across a dry, grassy field under an overcast, hazy sky. A circular foundation stamp is in the lower right corner.

Winter 2022

Honoring the enduring legacy of local ranching, this issue features winter photography to encourage outdoor activity, wishing readers good health and resilience.

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Public Health History6

Sugar Habit10

Pandemic Update12

COVID-19 mRNA14

Pandemic to ENDemic16

Check Your Sources20

Used Oil Q&A24

Let’s Talk Rabies26

Medical Preparedness28

LOVE30

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Summer 2021 issue. The top features light purple typography listing articles on Heat Safety, Pandemic Volunteers, and an Annual Report. The lower half features a delicate watercolor-style illustration of wildflowers, including yellow cosmos, pink blossoms, and white daisies against a pale blue background. A circular foundation stamp is located on the right side.

Summer 2021

Southwest Utah’s stunning wildflowers theme this issue, symbolizing the region’s diverse cultures. This community unites during difficult times, working together to protect collective health and well-being.

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Arboviruses6

Heat Safety8

Deadly Dust10

Healthy Habits12

Rediscover Zion by Bike14

Volunteering16

Water Safety20

Active Seniors22

Radon24

The “Long Haul”26

2020 Annual Report28

Wildflowers30

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Winter 2021 issue. The background artwork is a detailed ink-and-watercolor sketch of Bryce Canyon National Park, highlighting snow-covered hoodoos and orange rock formations stretching across the valley. Bright red title typography at the top frames text pointing to articles on "Holiday Food Safety," "Covid Q&A," and "Home Preparedness."

Winter 2021

HEALTH Magazine’s 24th issue shares COVID-19 updates for Washington, Iron, Kane, Beaver, and Garfield counties. Outlining transmission risks, the health officer urges residents to practice safety and support neighbors.

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A Doctor Goes Viral6

COVID Q&A8

Handwashing12

Pandemic of 191814

100 Years Later16

Holiday Food Safety18

Walking Through Ages20

COVID vs. Flu vs. Cold22

Hospital Capacity24

Home Preparedness26

Cheaper Than Therapy28

Perspective31

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Fall 2020 issue. The central artwork is a whimsical watercolor illustration of woodland animals, featuring a large brown squirrel perched on a blackberry branch wearing a light blue surgical mask over its snout while holding a sweet chestnut. Nearby are a field mouse, a small bird, mushrooms, a ladybug, and a caterpillar. Text at the top highlights articles on "Shine a Light," "Covid Basics," and "Strides in Science."

Fall 2020

Inspired by author Beatrix Potter, this issue of HEALTH Magazine features beautiful illustrations throughout. Inside, the articles cover wellness topics like e-biking, nutrition, yoga, and essential COVID-19 guidelines.

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Shining a Light6

E-Biking8

Nutrition10

Your Immune System12

COVID Basics14

Yoga18

I Tested Positive20

Strides in Science22

Healthy Restaurants24

COVID-19 Guidelines26

2019 Annual Report28

Coloring Page31

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Fall 2019 issue against a solid blue background. The illustration shows a bearded man with an exposed stomach lying on a brown sofa, holding a remote control, eating a snack, and resting his head on a pillow next to a white cup. Text options list articles on "Measles Returns," "Get Off the Couch," and "Nutrition Myths." Three gold "Best of State" medals sit on the floor next to a video game controller.

Fall 2019

Featuring comic book-style illustrations throughout, the cover connects to a feature about getting in 30 minutes of daily movement to help improve sleep, lift your mood, and support long-term health.

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Measles6

The White Plague8

Save a Life10

Target 2112

Nutrition Myths14

Naloxone16

Hand Washing18

Sleep Like a Soldier20

Where There’s Smoke22

Say No to Backflow24

Emergency Manager26

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Spring 2019 issue. The main illustration is a textured painterly portrait of a young toddler looking upward with blue eyes, wearing a large crown of white daisies and a red rose, holding a pink flower petal. The text near the top highlights articles on "Breastfeeding," "Superbugs," and "Spring Gardening." A circular stamp sits in the lower right corner.

Spring 2019

Inspired by Claude Monet, this issue features impressionistic illustrations reflecting themes of springtime, growth, motherhood, and health, beginning with Kindal Ridd’s cover art, “Rosie.”

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Mumps4

What Scares Bill Gates?6

The Real Thing8

Baby Blues?10

Spring Gardening12

Health & Hope14

Sprouting16

Superbugs18

Health in Space20

Slimed22

Don’t Use the Water24

Healthy Living26

2018 Annual Report28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Winter 2018-2019 issue. The background features the famous Norman Rockwell painting "Freedom from Want," depicting an elderly man and woman serving a large roasted turkey to a smiling family gathered around a Thanksgiving dinner table. Text overlays at the bottom indicate articles on "Health Revolutions," "Family Mealtime," and "Fight the Flu."

Winter 2018-19

This issue’s cover features Norman Rockwell’s famous painting, Freedom from Want. The artwork was inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 speech advocating for a healthy peacetime life for everyone.

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Public Health Revolutions4

Winter Fever6

Preparedness8

Over the River & Through the Woods10

Car Seat Safety12

Holiday Food Safety14

Family Mealtime16

MyPlate18

Edible Quotes20

What to Do with the Flu22

I Survived Malaria24

The Public Health Nurse26

Prediabetes28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Summer 2018 issue. The stylized, vector-art illustration shows the dark silhouettes of a man and a woman standing on a cliff edge overlooking a vast desert canyon landscape under a warm golden-orange sunset sky. A river winds through the green valley floor between red rock canyon walls. Text at the bottom outlines articles on "Nature Therapy," "Healthy Sleep Part II," and "Local Hiking."

Summer 2018

Celebrating its second “Best of State” award, this issue of HEALTH Magazine promotes physical activity in Southwest Utah’s outdoors, good nutrition, quality sleep, and avoiding harmful substances to combat lifestyle-related diseases.

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Cheaper Than Therapy6

Valley Fever8

Clearing the Vapor10

Sleep and Your Health12

Healthy Choices When Eating Out14

Exploring Public Lands16

5 Hikes in 5 Counties18

Hiking Is For Everyone21

What’s In Your Backpack22

Wild Vectors24

Shake It Up26

The Air We Breathe28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Spring 2018 issue. The central artwork features a detailed, hand-drawn illustration of a human brain viewed from above, subtly tinted with shades of pink, yellow, and green on a solid brown background.

Spring 2018

HEALTH’s 18th issue covers sleep, immunizations, clean water, pandemic prevention, financial preparedness, and an editorial by Dr. David W. Blodgett addressing Utah’s medical marijuana referendum.

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International Travel6

The Hepatitis A Virus8

Financial Health10

Flu Pandemic12

About Marijuana14

Safe Drinking Water18

Emergency Water20

DTaP for Kids22

Tobacco-free Campus24

Your Health & Sleep26

2017 Annual Report28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Summer 2017 issue. The main photograph shows a couple holding hands as they walk away across a vast desert sand dune under a wide, clear blue-to-orange gradient sky. A line of footprints stretches behind them.

Summer 2017

Disease and injury prevention take center stage in HEALTH Magazine’s 16th issue, featuring articles on sun hazards, and motorcycle helmet safety.

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Back to School6

Tuberculosis8

Vital Records10

Swimmer’s Itch12

Feeling the Heat14

Pools & Safe Swimming16

Healthy Recipes18

Fence or Ambulance20

Wear a Helmet22

We Can’t Do It Alone24

Changing Times26

Having a Healthy Baby28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Fall 2017 issue. The main photograph features a smiling, middle-aged man wearing a bike helmet and a blue athletic shirt, holding the handlebars of a bicycle outdoors. A gold "Best of State" medal graphic overlaps the lower right corner.

Fall 2017

This issue emphasizes personal wellness and disease prevention, with a key focus on managing prediabetes.

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What Is E. coli? 6

Prediabetes8

Diabetes Gets Personal10

Healthy Eating12

Benefits of Biking14

Happy Trails16

Rabies18

Prescription Paradox20

Hazardous Household Waste22

Flu Season24

Pneumonia26

How to Assist Older Adults in an Emergency28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Winter/Spring 2017 issue. The main photograph features a close-up portrait of an elderly man with glasses and a dark baseball cap, smiling warmly while wearing a blue jacket.

W/SP 2017

Wellness has no age limit. Dive into this issue of HEALTH Magazine for lifelong nutrition tips to prevent disease.

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Health for the Ages6

Up in Smoke8

Jonas E. Salk10

A Trusted Voice12

Safe Drinking Water14

The Wild West16

Driving Safely18

Active Seniors20

Family Mealtime24

Local Activities26

2016 in Review28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Fall 2016 issue. The photograph shows a smiling family of five—a mother holding a toddler, a father kneeling, and two young children—together in a lush garden filled with cornstalks and leafy green plants.

Fall 2016

Behind the scenes of health: This issue dives into the essential, preventive work of local public health and how you can take active steps to protect your family’s well-being.

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The Paramount Importance6

Public Health Past & Present8

Cancer: The Basics10

Zika: The New West Nile Virus?12

An Epidemic of Fear14

Eating Healthy as a Family16

Walking Through the Ages18

This Is What Happens When20

Food Preservation: A Lost Art22

Think Like a Survivor26

Prescription Drug Safety28

Flu Shootout Calendar30

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Winter 2016 issue. The photograph shows a multi-generational family interacting cheerfully on the front porch of a light green house.

Winter 2016

Preparing together: This issue of HEALTH Magazine highlights emergency readiness and the power of neighbor-to-neighbor relationships when facing unpredictable hardships.

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Plague: The “Black Death”4

Vaccine Preventable Shingles6

Heart Disease8

Medical Marijuana10

Drug Abuse: Vaping & Teens12

Local Disaster Response14

Before the Storm16

Preparedness Buddy20

Won’t You Be My Neighbor21

Emergency Car Kits22

Gardening Prep with Al24

The Healthy New You28

How to Get Involved30

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Spring/Summer 2016 issue. The photograph shows a mother and her two young children watching hot air balloons, with a young girl pointing upward toward a large yellow hot air balloon in the foreground against a background of desert red rock cliffs.

SP/SU 2016

This issue shines a spotlight on the vital importance of air quality, both in our environment and inside our homes.

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Lung Disease4

Immunization Pioneer6

Radon: On the Radar8

Active Transportation10

“Shokuiku” and School Lunch12

Sleep Is Not Optional14

Air Quality in Southern Utah16

Play Unplugged18

Clean Air21

Disasters & Threats22

America’s Favorite Vegetable24

2015 Annual Report28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine by the Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation, Fall 2015 issue. The photograph captures a joyful moment as a mother and father laugh while lifting up their young, smiling daughter, set against a background of mountains illuminated by sunset light.

Fall 2015

Insights on vaccines, herd immunity, and the collective effort needed to help keep our communities safe.

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Vaccines & Kids4

Diabetes: American Epidemic8

Vaccines & Adults10

Poison Control12

Aggressive Driving: Reckless14

Protecting the Vulnerable16

When the Big One Hits18

Power of Protein20

Ageless Activity22

Was It Something I Ate?24

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine, Spring/Summer 2015 issue, featuring a close-up photograph of a shiny black kayak paddle blade resting over a calm body of water.

SP/SU 2015

This issue of HEALTH Magazine bridges the gap between expert wellness information and everyday life, inspiring healthier habits for individuals and families.

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Frontiers in Public Health6

The Case for Moderation8

Prescription Paradox10

Measles12

Sun Safety16

Sun 10118

Outdoor Survival20

Preparedness & Pregnancy22

Impaired Driving24

Food for Thought26

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine, Winter 2015 issue, featuring a photograph of a smiling man and woman hiking together in a snowy pine forest.

Winter 2015

Pulling back the curtain on public safety: Discover vital, evidence-based insights on disease prevention, clean air and water, and food safety to help your family thrive.

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Cold and Flu Q&A4

History of Hand Washing6

Flu Pandemic of 19188

Vaccinate10

Ebola12

Setting Workout Goals14

Active During Cold Weather16

Food Safety Tips18

Balance Intake of Sugar20

Health Screening22

Bed Bugs24

Drowsy Driving26

Winter on the Road28

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine, Fall 2014 issue, featuring a photograph of three historical reenactors standing outdoors dressed in 18th-century clothing.

Fall 2014

Your guide to healthier living: Get the facts on environmental safety, food, and disease prevention.

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Blue Skies6

Water Lab Success7

Killer Mice8

The Fight Against Malaria10

Check Your Sources12

Flu 10115

Going Green with Smoothies16

Food for Thought18

Family Dinner Is Back19

Walking Through the Ages20

Weight of the Nation22

Understanding the Numbers23

Clearing the Smoke24

Five Seconds26

When the Hospital Is Full28

Back to School Vaccinations30

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Front cover of "HEALTH" magazine, Spring/Summer 2014 issue, featuring a photograph of a hand carefully stacking and balancing small red rocks to build a stone cairn.

SP/SU 2014

Introducing the very first issue of HEALTH Magazine, a dedicated local resource designed to help foster safer and healthier communities.

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Measles in Utah6

The “Mysterious Fungus”7

A World Within a World8

Epic Septic10

Exercise Your Portion Size12

Handle with Care14

Truth, Lies, & Statistics16

Get Unplugged This Summer18

Take a Walk20

Earthquake22

What’s in the Water23

Zero Fatalities24

The Buddy System26

Annual Report28

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