U.S. COVID-19 cases again under 200,000, but deaths spike nationwide
For the third straight day, there were fewer than 200,000 new COVID-19 cases in the United States on Tuesday -- but coronavirus deaths reached the 3,000 mark for just the third time to date.
FDA says pharmacists can draw extra doses from Pfizer vaccine vials
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday said that pharmacists can draw additional doses from vials of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, potentially expanding the U.S vaccine supply.
Intermountain Healthcare administering COVID-19 vaccines to health workers sooner than expected
Intermountain Healthcare will begin to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers Tuesday afternoon.
Huntsman Cancer Institute awarded $3M to increase colorectal cancer screening rates
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah has been awarded a five-year, $3 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve Utah’s colorectal cancer screening rates.
Sanford Health suspends merger discussions with Intermountain Healthcare
Sanford Health and Intermountain Healthcare have announced that the former has indefinitely suspended conversations about a planned merger.
Huntsman Cancer Institute professionals issue plea for safety this Thanksgiving
Huntsman Cancer Institute professionals have written an open letter to Utahns to urge them to stay safe this holiday season.
ARUP Laboratories announces availability of combined test for COVID-19, influenza, RSV
Salt Lake City-based ARUP Laboratories announced Monday the availability to clients nationwide of a combined test to detect and differentiate COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in individuals with respiratory symptoms consistent with coronavirus.
Intermountain Healthcare welcomes 31 nurses from NYC as COVID-19 cases rise
Intermountain Healthcare, Utah’s largest health system, has welcomed 31 nurses from NewYork-Presbyterian as COVID-19 cases rise.
Intermountain Healthcare announces new partnership
Intermountain Healthcare and Sanford Health, a South Dakota-based company which is dedicated to rural health care delivery and clinical research, have signed a letter of intent to develop a strategic partnership.
COVID-19 testing now available at Rice-Eccles Stadium
COVID-19 testing is available seven days a week starting Monday at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
U of U College of Nursing launches COVID-19 support groups
The University of Utah College of Nursing is launching two new COVID-19 support groups, officials said.
U of U Health earns ‘LGBTQ Health Care Equality Top Performer’...
University of Utah Health announced their "LGBTQ Health Care Equality Top Performer" designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Monday.
HelloFresh issues recall of onions related to salmonella outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that food delivery service HelloFresh has recalled onions in its meal kits due to a potential salmonella contamination.
Polio vaccines return in Afghanistan, Pakistan after COVID-19 hiatus
Pakistan and Afghanistan have restarted polio vaccinations after their campaigns were interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic months ago, the United Nations Children's Fund said Tuesday.