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Heaton addressed the importance of sleep health & measles outbreak.

An additional case of the coronavirus has been reported in Washington County. According to Dr. David Blodgett Director of the Southwest Public Health Department only one of the infected patients is currently in the hospital. The others are reported as out patients and are currently under quarantine ...

Many of the stories in the news as of late are concerning the coronavirus. Store shelves have been emptied of water and other products as people try and prepare for what they perceive may be a pandemic. But what do the professionals have to say about the virus and being prepared...

Dr. Dave Blodgett outlined six key ways to live longer, and to live better, on the Andy Griffin Show on Wednesday morning. Here's his list: Don't smoke Keep your BMI between 23-25 - maintain a healthy weight (only 30-40% of adults have achieved this) Eat 5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily (only 17% of adults have achieved this) Exercise 30 minutes a day (this is your MAGIC BULLET ...

The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) will be holding its annual Flu Shootout in St. George on Tuesday, September 17th at the Red Cliffs Mall. Residents can get their flu shot while helping the health department and community partners practice their emergency response plans...

In the United States, the estimated number of people over 18 years of age with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes is 30.2 million. The figure represents between 27.9 and 32.7 percent of the population. The Southwest Public Health Department is holding an event Thursday May 9th surrounding Diabetes. David...