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'Healing Tree' mural helping patients cope with mental health
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 11 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
An art project at Utah Valley Hospital is providing a safe space for patients to express themselves.
What to know about the RSV immunization for babies
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Oct. 4 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
As many as 80,000 children under 5 are hospitalized each year due to the respiratory syncytial virus, according to the CDC. RSV is a common respiratory virus that affects 90% of kids before their second birthday and can cause severe lung infections.
'I got my life back': Utah man climbs equivalent of Everest a year after hip replacement
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 28 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
Craig Knight loves athletic challenges. Originally from Chicago, the Midway man has competed in various triathlons for more than 20 years. But a few years ago, he started having some pain in his right hip.
'A flying ICU': A day in the life of Intermountain Life Flight
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated Sept. 21 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
For more than 45 years, the Intermountain Life Flight team has been performing daring rescues and transporting patients as it is always on standby.
'You don't want to wait': Doctors urge Utahns get updated COVID-19 vaccine
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 13 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
Respiratory virus season is fast approaching, which means an uptick in flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases. But there are vaccines that can protect you against all three of these diseases, including a new COVID-19 vaccine.
How to treat fall allergies
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 5 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
An allergist with Intermountain Health said you can lessen your allergy symptoms by keeping your windows closed, using air purifiers and keeping pets out of your bedroom.
Simple ways to help your child eat healthier
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Parents know it can be tricky getting young kids to acquire a taste for those healthier alternatives to sugary snacks, so here are some tricks to develop those health habits.
Papa Pals companionship services providing social connection for seniors
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 23 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
When Diana Johnson and Linda Rich first met two years ago, they became fast friends, thanks to Select Health's service, Papa Pals.
'She proved everybody wrong': Hurricane High graduate's road to recovery
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 16 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
A Hurricane High School student, in Washington County, survived a serious accident and was left paralyzed, but that didn't deter her from wanting to walk across the graduation stage.
Add routine vaccines to your child's back-to-school checklist
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 13 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
After a summer of fun, it's time to return to the classroom. But back to school means back to updating vaccinations.
Intermountain Health first in nation to use new 3D 'map' for colorectal cancer surgery
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 2 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man is the very first patient in the nation to have benefited from new 3D technology that helps doctors with complex cancer surgeries.
When a stroke strikes, every second counts
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 26 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Danni Seeley noticed her husband's arm was shaking. He thought he was just tired and "slept on it wrong." She said a stroke hadn't crossed her mind.
Heading to the lake? Don't forget these water safety tips
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 21 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
Summer means fun in the water. But as you're out recreating, remember — accidents can happen in an instant.
Intermountain program helping patients find their 'Way to Wellness'
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 13 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Kevin Anderson's father died of heart disease and kidney failure as a result of diabetes, and Anderson didn't want to take the same path.
Fireworks safety tips for Fourth of July
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Updated July 4 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Experts are reminding us: If not handled properly, fireworks can be dangerous.
New Intermountain cancer center brings care to northern Utah patients
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 28 - 2:20 p.m. | Save Story
When it comes to treating cancer, having access to state-of-the-art specialized care near you can make all the difference.
'This is medicine for me': A Utah man is battling Parkinson's with boxing
Emma Benson and Michael Houck, KSL-TV | Posted June 21 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
An interactive class is helping those effected by Parkinson's disease by keeping them active with boxing.
Listen up! The health consequences of untreated hearing loss
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 17 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
Around 600,000 people in Utah have hearing loss, but many may not realize they do until they're tested and how it can affect their health.
