AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHydration in the heat: Intermountain dietitian Josseline Kelley urged Utahns facing triple-digit temperatures to drink water consistently (don’t wait for thirst) and use a simple guide of half your body weight in ounces daily, plus increase intake when activity or heat rises. Cancer access in rural Utah: Intermountain Health expanded Logan Regional Hospital’s Gossner Cancer Center Radiation Oncology, adding advanced radiation tools to bring specialized care closer to home. Utah nursing pipeline shake-up: The University of Utah College of Nursing changed admission requirements for Fall 2026, extending the program to six semesters, tightening prerequisites and GPA rules, and shifting some applicants to invitation-only. Local healthcare partnerships: AdventHealth and Intermountain Health announced a joint venture to combine Denver-area hospitals and urgent care operations. Public health watch: Utah is investigating cyclosporiasis cases as Mountain West numbers rise, with officials reminding residents to follow food-safety basics like thoroughly washing produce. Mental health housing: Odyssey House opened Stonebridge, a 29-bed group home in Salt Lake City for women with severe mental illness, aiming to stabilize long-term recovery. Safety reminder: Utah officials pushed life-jacket use after drownings, saying adults may not wear them even when they’re required to have one aboard. Measles pressure: Nationally, measles cases hit a 35-year high, and Utah has detected the virus in wastewater ahead of reported cases.
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