Temperatures are on the rise as summer gets underway. As people participate in more outdoor activities, they need protection against strong UV rays from the sun. Multiple studies support the relationship between sun exposure and an increased risk of developing the most common types of skin cancers – squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and… Read more »
A quick trip down the health-food aisle of any grocery store, or a simple scroll through social media and one thing is clear — the dietary supplements industry is alive and well. “This is a booming industry in the United States,” said Sara Fausett, clinical and outpatient dietitian for Intermountain Cedar City Hospital. “The marketing on… Read more »
Select Health, a nonprofit health plan from Intermountain Health serving more than 1 million members across the Mountain West, today announced updated branding that includes a new color palette, updated logo, and adjustment to the organization’s name. These changes reflect Select Health’s continued focus on offering a simple, seamless health insurance experience in an industry… Read more »
Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital recently awarded five Kendall J. Willardson Memorial Scholarships to local Utah high school graduates. Graduates Daxon Morrill, Drew Sedgwick, Emma Hallows, Kambrey Marshall, and Nicole Willardson each demonstrated unique academic excellence, impactful community service, and extracurricular involvement while in high school and were awarded $1,000 scholarships to pursue higher education. The… Read more »
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the sudden sensation that your head is spinning or that your body is spinning and it’s one of the most common causes of vertigo. About 20% of people who see a doctor for vertigo are diagnosed with BPPV, a peripheral vertigo, which is a disorder within the vestibular system… Read more »
