Utah Weekly Forum with Rebecca Cressman FM 100.3

Utah has the highest rate of melanoma in the country. So, understanding how often to get screened, how to take care of your skin, and how to lower your risk of any type of skin cancer is very important. In this week's episode of Utah Weekly Forum,  FM100.3's Rebecca is joined by Josh Winters, a PA-C with Swinyer Woseth Dermatology, who explains what you should know during Skin Cancer Awareness Month and what steps to take to safely enjoy the sunshine. You can find more helpful information at www.dwoseth.com. 

Sometimes a simple in-person visit to a doctor’s office is anything but simple. People live in rural areas, have inflexible work hours, family responsibilities, and health limitations that make driving to an appointment difficult. To help patients have easier access to comprehensive and affordable healthcare, Intermountain Health offers virtual visits 24/7. In this week’s episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Dr. Maurine Cobabe, Medical Director over Ambulatory Telehealth for Intermountain Health, who explains that there are now more options like E-Visit, Connect Care Urgent Care, and On-demand that can help patients receive the best possible treatment closer to home through a computer or mobile device. For more information, visit Intermountainhealthcare.org/services/telehealth

 

In 1982, two young Utah fathers were murdered outside an iconic restaurant in Millcreek Canyon. The violence changed the lives of the surviving family members, but it also shed light on how trauma and forgiveness can affect families for generations. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, Amy Donaldson, Investigative Reporter and Host of "The Letter" podcast joins FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman to explain how this unplanned second season came to be and what insights we can gain about rebuilding lives after tragedy. More information about "The Letter" is on TheLetterPodcast.com

 

Utah patients and caregivers have a chance to learn about the latest therapies and treatments for Alzheimer's disease at a free Alzheimer's Educational Conference on May 15th in West Valley City, Utah. The conference, hosted by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, will feature experts in the field of Alzheimer's disease, brain health, caregiving, and advanced planning. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Alzheimer's Foundation of America President/CEO Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr and two Utah Alzheimer's experts who will speak about the progress physicians and researchers are making at the upcoming conference: Dr. Christine J Cliatt Brown, a Behavioral Neurologist within University of Utah's Department of Neurology who diagnoses and treats various types of dementia, and Dr. Donna Cross, a Research Associate Professor within University of Utah's Department of Radiology where she heads the Neuroimaging and Biotechnology Laboratory. The conference is open to everyone. To register, visit www.alzfdn.org/tour.

A convention created by and for adults on the autism spectrum will be held again in Provo, Utah May 16th-May 17th. The 2-day event called AUTCON is presented by ScenicView Academy and Autism Council of Utah with entertaining activities, networking, resources, and panel discussions in an autism-friendly setting. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by ScenicView Academy’s Program Director Jared Stewart and Community Engagement Officer Kari Bushman who share how this year’s convention hopes to empower neurodivergent adults and help them thrive. For registration and event information, visit https://www.svacademy.org/autcon.html

Parents often look for educational options that match their family’s priorities and values. Concordia Lutheran Elementary and Learning Center in Riverton has expanded and is now providing a hybrid option where homeschool students up to grade 6 can attend the school and continue learning at home. In this episode, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Concordia Lutheran Principal Deanna Smith who explains the vision of Holy Trinity Church’s Elementary School and Early Childhood Learning Center which is welcoming children from throughout the valley. For more information, visit https://concordialearningcenter.holytrinityut.org/