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Weber State student working on dual major battles through cancer diagnosis

OGDEN — While battling cancer, Weber State University student Mary Abbott spent a lot of time judging herself and how she was responding to things in her life. “I shouldn’t be angry. I shouldn’t be sad. I shouldn’t be tired. I shouldn’t be struggling so much. This shouldn’t be so ...

Me, Myself, as Mommy: Knowledge alleviates concerns about hormone therapy

It started with heart palpitations. Night sweats eventually kicked in, triggering a buying frenzy for new, natural fiber bedding. Hot flashes only ratcheted up the misery, and despite several trips to my general practitioner, I always came away with no answers — portable heart monitors, ...

Wellnest Fertility cuts ribbon on new, state-of-the-art clinic in South Ogden

SOUTH OGDEN — A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Wellnest Fertility, billed as Northern Utah's only full-service fertility clinic, was held in South Ogden on Thursday afternoon. Mayor Russ Porter, city council members and representation from the Ogden-Weber Chamber of ...

Amid US measles outbreaks, Utah officials emphasize vaccination

Over the past month, Texas has been experiencing an outbreak of measles with more than 140 Texans diagnosed and the death of one child. Now it’s been detected in New Mexico. Because of this alarming trend, public health officials at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services are ...

McKay-Dee Hospital to host Healthy Heart Fair

OGDEN — Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital is inviting the public to attend a free Healthy Heart Fair to help people recognize their risk factors and take steps to improve their health. February is National Heart Awareness Month, and according to Dr. Michelle Bischoff, a cardiologist at ...

WSU launches new emphasis within doctor of nursing practice degree

OGDEN — A few years ago, faculty members at Weber State University noticed an increase in mental health concerns among their student population. “The mental health issues have skyrocketed, and that’s not just at Weber State, but it’s reflected everywhere,” said Carrie Jeffrey, ...