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Moab Valley Multicultural Center expands food box program to support families 

Moab Sun News3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

The center is now providing supplementary food boxes weekly instead of twice per month, along with a City Market food card for families who show proof of a SNAP EBT card, according to Rhiana Medina, the center’s executive director.

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Moab food banks support families and federal workers during shutdown

Moab Sun News1 month ago1 month ago

Nearly 600 Grand County families risk a SNAP lapse as unpaid federal workers turn to local pantries; here’s how to get and give help.

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West Nile Virus Detected in Moab Mosquitoes

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

Residents are advised to take basic precautions to prevent mosquito bites through the remainder of September, especially vulnerable populations including people over 50 and those with weakened immune systems.

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First measles case confirmed in Grand County

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

Grand County’s first measles case was reported Saturday – an unvaccinated youth who was exposed to the infection from someone outside the county. Health officials are working to prevent further spread.

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Moab’s 10th Annual Recovery Day brings community together Sept. 4

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

The Moab community will gather Thursday, September 4 at Swanny City Park for the 10th Annual Recovery Day, a free celebration welcoming families and community members of all ages.  This year’s theme, “Unstoppable…

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Moab Regional Hospital to outsource ER staffing, keep existing providers

Moab Sun News6 months ago6 months ago

Moab Regional Hospital’s ER staffing will be run by a private physician group called CarePoint—a change in how doctors are employed—but few visible changes will appear for patients.

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Spanish Valley Clinic offers healthcare south of town 

Moab Sun News2 years ago2 years ago

It’s been open for just over two years.

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USU researchers study mental health in LGBTQ+ Latter Day Saints

Ali Harford2 years ago2 years ago

The long-term study follows hundreds of participants

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Ken’s Lake health watch lifted

Rachel Fixsen2 years ago2 years ago

Weeks of testing show algae presence dwindle to nothing

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First known cyanobacteria bloom in Ken’s Lake detected this summer

Rachel Fixsen2 years ago2 years ago

A Sept. 6 warning recommends that people avoid ingesting the water.

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