Utah Jazz reporter Kristen Kenney joins host Dave Fox. Kenney’s topics include Boyan Bogdanovic and what he has done to improve even his teammates, why players want to play for Coach Quin Snyder, Joe Ingles accepting the role of sixth man, and the defensive attitude of the team that begins with the big man in the middle.
Kenney also addresses the slow start of Mike Conley and why, in her view, it won’t be an issue for long. Check out the latest edition of Talkin Jazz podcast here…
Flu season is nearly here, so it’s time to get your flu shot.
Jade Elliott sat down with Dr. Per Gesteland, a pediatric hospitalist from the University of Utah School of Medicine and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss the importance of the vaccine and why you and your family should get it every year.
Influenza vaccine is available. Get your flu shot now – or at least by the end of October.
Influenza vaccination is an essential component of prenatal care. Pregnant women who are worried or confused about vaccination can get information form the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology website, and should talk to their doctor.
Influenza vaccination is recommended for most everyone over age six months.
Children aged six months through eight years who require two doses should receive their first dose as soon as possible to allow the second dose by the end of October.
Insurance should cover the influenza vaccine and it is easy to get at your local pharmacy, doctor’s office or local health department, and at many workplaces.
Influenza is the most common cause of death in children and adults of all the vaccine preventable illnesses in the U.S.
Influenza vaccine is safe and effective and prevents thousands of deaths and hospitalizations each year.
The influenza vaccine teaches your immune system to be more efficient at fighting the virus.
Feeling symptoms of a sore arm, muscles, low grade fever or fatigue is not an allergy to the vaccine, those are just some symptoms people can feel when their immune system is learning how to fight an infection.
While you still may feel symptoms of influenza if you are exposed to the virus, the vaccine is designed to help keep you out of the hospital or dying from the infection.
In an average year 3 to 11 percent of people nationwide are infected with the influenza virus and have symptoms from it. More are infected when you count those who do not have symptoms. Rates can also be higher in severe influenza seasons like we had two years ago.
The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.
This week, 2News Anchor Heidi Hatch moderated a debate between Maura Carabello, from the EXORO Group, and Greg Hughes, former Utah House Speaker in a new episode of the Take 2 podcast.
The panel discussed Sen. Mike Lee’s demand of Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke to take back what he said about religious freedom. The former Texas congressman proclaimed in a recent town hall meeting that churches should lose tax-exempt status if they oppose same-sex marriage.
Other topics the trio discussed included:
Utah Legislature looking at incentives for daycare as families struggle to find resources.
Croup is now here in Utah. Most cases of croup are mild, but it can be very serious for infants.
Jade Elliott sits down with Dr. Per Gesteland, a pediatric hospitalist from the University of Utah School of Medicine and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to talk about symptoms and when you should take your child to the doctor.
Parainfluenza Type 1 is Causing Croup in Kids
Typically appears in the fall of odd numbered years and we are starting to see cases.
What are the symptoms of croup?
A “barking” cough, may be worse at night
Raspy voice
Labored, noisy breathing
Fever is possible
Rash
Eye redness
Swollen lymph nodes
Most cases of croup are mild and can be treated at home.
oTry to keep your child calm, as crying can make croup worse.
oMay treat fever with acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
oSoothe cough by breathing moist air. Use a cool-mist humidifier or run a hot shower to fill a bathroom with steam. Or, breathe cool outdoor air by going outside or driving with the car windows slightly lowered.
oDrink plenty of fluids.
oSee a doctor when symptoms are more severe. Premature babies or children with asthma are more at risk for complications.
Click here for the GermWatch page that’s tracking Parainfluenza Type 1.
The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.
2News Anchor Heidi Hatch hosts another debate on issues important to Utahns between Maura Carabello, of The Exoro Group, and Greg Hughes (R), former Speaker of the House, on the Take 2 podcast.
The three-member panel talked about the University of Utah being selected to host the 2020 vice presidential debate on Oct. 7, 2020. It’s a first for Utah and the only one in the West this election cycle.
Additional topics discussed are:
Tulsi Gabbard believes the nominating process is rigged. Should she boycott the debate?
Competing rallies outside Ben McAdams Office: Our own Greg Hughes among them.
Sen. Mitt Romney comes out swinging against Trump this week and Trump swings back.
Do we need tougher adoption laws in the state with this week’s human trafficking case?
Birth spacing refers to the time between one child’s birth and the conception of the next pregnancy.
On this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast, Jade Elliott sat down with Aimee Nussbaum, Maternal Child Health Director, March of Dimes Utah Market, to discuss why women should wait at least 18 months between pregnancies.
What is birth spacing?
Birth spacing refers to the time between one child’s birth and the conception of the next pregnancy. This is also known as the interpregnancy interval.
Approximately 33% of all birth in the United States have short interpregnancy intervals (<18 months); data from 2013-2015 in Utah shows similar rates (31%)
Pregnancies that start less than 18 months after a subsequent birth may be associated with delayed prenatal care and adverse birth outcomes, including preterm birth, neonatal morbidity and low birth weight. Pregnancies with birth spacing of less than 6 months tend to have the highest risk.
Why is birth spacing important?
There is some data that optimal birth spacing (at least 18 months) may reduce the risk for poor birth outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight.
March of Dimes also notes that at least 18 months interpregnancy interval is recommended and while there’s also discussion about what that exact number really is (at least 18 months or longer), the focus really is to have the pregnancies adequately spaced to provide the best outcome for moms and babies. What we know is that planned pregnancies tend to be healthier pregnancies for a variety of reasons. First of all, there’s data that more and more women are becoming pregnant slightly older age and often after 40. More women also have chronic illness which may be age related or not. Having adequate time between pregnancies and time to plan for the next one, also affords a woman to be able follow up with her provider is she has chronic disease (ie. diabetes) to make sure it is stable or assure that the medications she is on for her chronic condition are safe for her pregnancy.
What are some things that a woman can do with regards to birth spacing and planning pregnancies?
Wait 18 months or more after having a baby before getting pregnant again
If you are older than 35 or had a miscarriage or stillbirth, talk with your provider about how long to wait
Use effective birth control until you are ready to get pregnant
Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control options
To learn more about birth control options, click here for the Baby Your Baby Podcast on contraception.
For the March of Dimes Facebook community page mentioned during the podcast, click here.
Click here for the Baby Your Baby Podcast on preterm births.
The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.
2News Anchor Heidi Hatch facilitates a lively discussion between Utah lawmakers Jim Dabakis (D) and Greg Hughes (R) on the Take 2 podcast.
The three-member panel tackles the issue of the Salt Lake City mayoral race. Is Dabakisready to back one of his former rivals? Listen in to find out and also what is speculated about former U.S. Russian Ambassador Jon Huntsman, Jr. candidacy for governor. Will he or won’t he run?
What is known is that businessman Greg Miller is not running for the state’s top seat, saying in a prepared statement:
After careful consideration, I have decided not to run in the 2020 election. At this time, I believe I can do more to enrich the lives of my fellow Utahns through my work in the private sector and through philanthropic and community engagement.
What about Hughes? He has half-a-million dollars earmarked for a campaign but is he joining the governor race?
Additional topics discussed include:
Should the Utah High School Athletic Association (UHSAA) fine schools who forfeit because of injury?
California is going to start paying college athletes. Should Utah follow suit and does anyone get hurt?
Cannabis banking heads to the Senate after fall break.
Bernie Sanders was recently hospitalized. Is there an age that is too old to run?
If you would like to prevent pregnancy, there are many different types of birth control options available to you. Depending on your health and needs, you can find a method that will work for you. There are three main types of reversible birth control. Talk to your health care provider to determine which method is best for you.
Jade Elliott sat down with Nickee Palacios, Health Promotion Coordinator, Maternal and Infant Health Program, to discuss the different options for contraception.
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCs)
Intrauterine Device (IUD): a T-shaped piece of plastic that is put into the uterus and prevents sperm from fertilizing an egg. IUDs are over 99% effective and can last between 3 and 12 years, depending on which type you get. You can get either a hormonal IUD or a non-hormonal IUD, which is made of plastic and a small amount of natural, safe copper.
The implant (Nexplanon) is a small rod that is inserted under the skin of your upper arm and releases hormones. It is over 99% effective and prevents pregnancy for up to 4 years.
Hormonal Methods
Birth control pills, patch, ring, and shot
All four of these methods work by releasing hormones that keep your ovaries from releasing eggs and makes it harder for sperm to reach an egg. These methods, with typical use, are 91% effective.
Barrier Methods
Condoms and Diaphragm
These two methods work by creating a barrier so sperm and and egg cannot meet. Neither of these methods contains hormones and are about 82% effective for the typical user.
Condoms also prevent the spread of Sexually Transmitted Disease.
A new Utah law allows pharmacies to dispense 3 types of birth control; the pill, patch or ring, through a standing order signed by Dr. Miner, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Health. Women, eighteen years and older, can get their pills, patch, or contraceptive ring directly from the pharmacist any participating pharmacy, such as an Associated Food Store, a Costco, or a Smith’s.
Women can come directly to a participating pharmacy to ask about contraceptives or birth control. A pharmacist will do a health screening of her medical and health history. The health screening is nothing to worry about, It is just a list of questions to help the pharmacist understand her health history. She will be asked questions like “Do you have diabetes?” and “Do you smoke?”
To find a list of participating pharmacies, click here, or call 801-273-2871.
The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.
The boys of the Weekly Huddle podcast are back. Former Ute quarterback Frank Dolce, former BYU running back Alema Harrington, and former Utah Stat quarterback Riley Jensen going at it! David James attempts to keep the peace as the guys fight over everything from how the Cougars lost to Toledo, to what’s gonna happen when the Aggies visit Death Valley this weekend. Here’s the Weekly Huddle podcast … enjoy!
