University of Utah Health Care Debuts iPhone App to Access Patient Medical Records

University of Utah Health Care will begin offering a free app for patients to access their personal medical records on-the-go, becoming the first health system in Utah to offer MyChart for the iPhone. MyChart is a program that allows patients to access their own medical records through a secure online portal.

The MyChart app, designed by Epic Systems Corporation, provides patients instant access to their electronic medical records directly from an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Many of the same convenient and personalized tools found through the University’s online patient portal now can be accessed through a smart phone.

More details on the University Hospital website

Wildlife open houses to be held

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will host two Public Open Houses in Northern Utah on April 14 in Cache Valley and April 21 in South Ogden. Wildlife and habitat biologists from the Division's Northern Region will be on hand at these events to gather input from the public and to share their experiences in leading deer recovery efforts.

Learn more at Wildlife.Utah.gov

Utah SBDC Offers Online BizSmart Class

BizSmart is our 8-week online with local coaches, entrepreneur training program - for more information on BizSmart, please contact Len Erickson at len.erickson@dixie.edu or by calling 435-652-7752.

The Utah Small Business Development Center also offers many additional resources and classes for Utah businesses.

Check out the whole listing on the SBDC website and get started now!

Jordanelle State Park: A Great Getaway

Jordanelle State Park is located in a picturesque mountain setting near Heber City. The park offers an array of recreation opportunities near the Wasatch Front. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking are some of the activities to do at this very popular park. Anglers fish for trout, bass, and perch. The park offers two recreation areas, Hailstone and Rock Cliff.

Hailstone is a large developed campground and day-use area on the west side of the reservoir, and is a favorite location of boaters and RV campers. Many of our campsites offer water and electric hook-ups.

Rock Cliff Recreation Area is located on the southeast corner of the reservoir and offers visitors a quieter experience. Nestled in the tall cottonwoods on the Upper Provo River, Rock Cliff offers camping, a nature center and a boardwalk. These campgrounds are walk-in and dogs are not allowed.

Learn more at Stateparks.Utah.gov

Growing the Economy is #1 Priority for Utah's Chief Executive

"Utah will lead the nation as the best performing economy and be recognized as a premier global business destination." That's Governor Gary R. Herbert's vision for Utah. "We have a goal and a mission," he declared to more than 1,000 business and political leaders during the Governor's Economic Summit Mar. 28 at the Grand America Hotel.

"It's nice to see a U.S. governor with a head on his shoulders," whispered one businessman at the event who said he was from Switzerland and was visiting Utah on a ski/business trip. Governor Herbert's leadership was also noted during the morning keynote address when Ray Torto, global chief economist for CB Richard Ellis, drew laughs from the audience by saying, "Your governor is smarter than my governor. Your governor went to China. My governor went to Europe."

Read the rest of this story on UtahPolicy.com

Utah History: Uintah Reservation Created 150 Years Ago

In 1861 Abraham Lincoln created by presidential proclamation a reservation for Ute Indians in the Uintah Basin. By 1870 several bands of Utes had been forced to move there.

The relationship between the American Indians in the Utah Territory and the Mormon settlers was complicated, and as the Mormons began to expand their settlements throughout the rest of the territory, it only got more difficult.

Read the rest of this story on State History's new website.

The Utah Beacon Community and Health Information Technology

The Utah Beacon Community Program, called the IC3, "Improving Care Through Connectivity and Collaboration," aims to improve the care that patients receive, particularly those with diabetes and other life-threatening conditions; decrease unnecessary costs in the health care system; and improve public health. Specifically, it is working to achieve four primary objectives:

• Improve the health and health care for people with diabetes through management and coordination of care
• Reduce avoidable hospital stays and emergency department visits for people with diabetes
• Improve consistency between patient wishes and care provided during the last six months of life
• Improve communicable disease-reporting capacity among hospitals

Check out the new "I Love History" website!

I Love History was created to provide learning resources for young people, teachers, and anyone interested in Utah's past. In supporting students and teachers engaged in Utah history, the website seeks to encourage:

• An understanding of how past actions and events affect the present.
• Critical thinking.
• Greater understanding and respect for all peoples.
• A vision of possibilities, and a motivation to contribute to the unfolding story.

Utah Archaeology Week

During Utah Archaeology Week you can learn about Utah's long-ago past and have fun while doing it.

Utah Archaeology Week, May 7 – 14, 2011

Statewide events will give you insight into groups who made their lives here for thousands of years before people started writing history.

The week begins with State History’s annual Archaeology Week Open House at the Rio Grande Depot on Saturday, May 7, 2011, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

More details from Utah State History

Mule deer trends on the Manti

On Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m., the Division of Wildlife Resources will hold a public meeting in Castle Dale at the Museum of the San Rafael located at 70 N. 100 E. to discuss mule deer management.

As we are all aware, deer and deer hunting have become hot button issues, attracting the attention of state and local policy makers, businessmen, sportsmen, and the public at-large.

Read more at Wildlife.Utah.gov

Permitting: NSR Intents-to-Approve Out for Public Comment

The Division of Air Quality has a public comment period for permitting before new requests are approved.

Visit this site for permits that are currently out for public comment.