Thursday, November 19th, 2020
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time to talk turkey. Food-borne illnesses often rise during the holidays because of the increased number of turkeys prepared. If not handled, thawed and cooked properly, turkey and all...
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In the fall it’s easy being green! And because leafy greens are highly available in the fall, it’s easy to enjoy lots of healthy and delicious leafy greens in our meals. Dark green vegetables include bok choy,...
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As the holidays approach, decorations are coming out, kids’ winter wear is strewn all over the floor and I am feeling not so cheery. I look around my house, at the varying degrees of disarray, and I...
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Budgeting. Not a favorite word to most people. However, taking control of your finances can be liberating and empowering. There are ways to make financial planning fun and creative. In three words – finance vision board! If...
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020
A year ago, the federal government committed $1 million to support the Tooele Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium (TROHC). The consortium began with four members, the County Health Department, USU Extension, Mountain West Medical Center, and Valley Behavioral Health,...
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October is National Apple Month and National Farm to School Month. In Utah, we celebrate each October with an Apple Crunch. Schools, preschools, workplaces, and individuals across the state crunch into Utah-grown apples and learn more about...
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If you have a blue spruce tree, please listen. Spruces prefer abundant moisture and struggle under droughty conditions. Blue spruce (Picea pungens) is native to Utah; it was our state tree until a few years ago. Even...
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The COVID-19 pandemic may be stressful for most people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social...
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Each September we observe National Recovery Month as a way to celebrate the accomplishments made by those working towards recovery and as a way to promote recovery services and awareness. All around the country, tens of thousands...
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Suicide is preventable. Every September we observe National Suicide Prevention Month. It is an initiative to help spread awareness and hope. One way that we can show community-wide support for this year’s suicide prevention month is to...
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