AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCancer Care Closer to Home: Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital says it’s now offering BiTE therapy for certain blood cancers, ending the need for many Southern Utah patients to make the long Salt Lake City trip. Weight-Loss Options: A University of Utah–linked trial in JAMA Network Open found a low-fat vegan diet produced weight loss similar to semaglutide over 16 weeks, with participants cutting calories by more than 25%. Public Health & Safety: A memorial blood drive in Garland will run Aug. 14 for Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, with organizers noting blood needs stay constant year-round. Air Quality Watch: Wildfire smoke is expected to drift into New England, with officials tracking conditions as thousands remain evacuated across the West and Utah. Utah Tragedy: Popular Mormon influencer/podcaster Chandler David Hendry, 27, died after a three-vehicle crash in Lehi; police say he ran a red light and wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. Health Tech in Schools: A new guide highlights Utah’s new K-12 screen time and technology rules as districts scramble to comply.
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