Heating Safety in Rural Communities: Protecting Your Home and Health
As temperatures drop and winter settles in, many rural households turn to trusted, and sometimes older, heating methods to stay warm. Wood stoves, propane heaters, kerosene units, fireplaces, and space heaters are common and [...]
Managing Diabetes: Tips for a Healthier Life
Diabetes affects millions of Americans and managing it effectively is key to maintaining long-term health. Whether you have type 1, type 2, or prediabetes, understanding how to monitor your condition and make healthy lifestyle [...]
Managing Chronic Illness in Rural Communities During Autumn
What Rural Patients Should Know As October arrives, many people living with chronic illnesses experience a seasonal decline in their health—often called the “autumn slide.” Conditions such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes, and seasonal depression [...]
County Hospital Demonstrating Turnaround
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is showing steady progress in their initiatives to enhance financial metrics and reputation amongst residents. Over the course of the past several months, MHCC has achieved multiple goals, increasing their [...]
Why the Flu Vaccine Matters This Fall
September is the start of flu season in the United States, and while the peak often comes in winter, the best time to get vaccinated is now. The body takes about two weeks to [...]
Celebrate National Wellness Month: Supporting Rural Health, One Step at a Time
August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on creating healthy habits and prioritizing your well-being. For those living in rural communities, wellness can look a little different—but it’s just as important. Whether [...]
Wyoming Department of Health Community Notification-Confirmed Measles Case in Carbon County
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a third case of measles in Wyoming. The most recent case is related to an unvaccinated adult from Carbon County. Measles is a highly contagious infection that [...]
Protecting Rural Communities: Preventing Mosquito-Borne Disease
In rural areas, nature is part of everyday life—and while that brings beauty and tranquility, it also brings some seasonal concerns, like mosquitoes. During warmer months, it's especially important to be aware of mosquito-borne [...]