DENVER—Today the Interior Department announced it will undermine sage-grouse conservation plans across the West, opening the door to mining and development on critical habitat. The result of years of negotiation by Western governors, ranchers, and conservationists, the existing plans seek to boost sage-grouse recovery in hopes of keeping the bird off of the endangered species list. In response, the Center for Western Priorities released the following statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rokala:
“Secretary Zinke is blowing up a bipartisan wildlife success story to allow more drilling and mining. At this point he might as well be drawing a paycheck from oil and gas companies instead of American taxpayers.
“Ranchers, conservationists, and Western governors of both parties worked hard for years to make these plans a reality. But after Secretary Zinke’s speeches at industry conferences and private flights on oil executive jets, it’s clear that unprecedented collaboration doesn’t stand a chance.”
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For more information, visit westernpriorities.org. To speak with an expert on public lands, contact Jesse Prentice-Dunn at 720-204-1886 or jesse@westernpriorities.org.
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Intermountain Healthcare in Utah committed to addition $2 million in 2018 to support community efforts to decrease opioid misuse, overdose, and deaths.
When we consider all the people touched by tragedies involving opioid misuse, everyone is potentially at risk and has a stake in addressing the problem.”
— Lisa Nichols, Intermountain Healthcare
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, October 5, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Intermountain Healthcare announced that it will be providing $2 million in 2018 to support community efforts to decrease opioid misuse, overdose, and deaths. The health system’s 2018 donation follows on a $3 million donation provided from 2015 through 2017 to address the opioid crisis in Utah.
In 2018, most of the funds contributed by Intermountain will be donated to programs of the Opioid Community Collaborative, a group formed in 2015 by Intermountain, the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, the Utah Department of Health, Weber Human Services, Davis Behavioral Health, and other community agencies.
The Collaborative has launched a number of initiatives addressing opioid misuse, including public awareness messaging (“Speak Out, Opt Out, Throw Out”), drop boxes for the safe disposal of unused medications, improving access to treatment, and distribution of Naloxone rescue kits. The funding will support the continuation of a medication assisted treatment demonstration project currently serving more than 300 people. Intermountain and the Collaborative also work closely with the Utah Coalition for Opioid Prevention and other groups.
Part of Intermountain’s $2 million donation will also support provider education promoting best prescribing practices for clinicians who prescribe opioid medications. Intermountain recently announced a goal of reducing by 40% the number of opioid tablets in prescriptions for acute care conditions—a goal designed to reduce the number of unused, leftover tablets.
Utah is currently seventh in the nation for prescription opioid overdose deaths, according to the Utah Department of Health. In 2014, an average of 24 Utah adults died every month as a result of prescription opioid overdoses. More than 7,000 opioid prescriptions are filled in Utah every day, and physical dependence on those prescriptions can occur within seven days of use.
“Drug poisoning is the leading cause of death in Utah—more deadly than falls, car crashes and gun deaths,” said Lisa Nichols, Community Health Partnership Director for Intermountain Healthcare. “When we consider all the people touched by tragedies involving opioid misuse, everyone is potentially at risk and has a stake in addressing the problem.”
Intermountain Healthcare is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 22 hospitals, 180 clinics, a Medical Group with some 1,500 employed physicians, a health plans division called SelectHealth, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible®, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and in efficient healthcare delivery. For more information about Intermountain, visit https://intermountainhealthcare.org, read our blogs at https://intermountainhealthcare.org/blogs, connect with us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/intermountain and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/intermountain
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(Salt Lake City) – Believing is just the beginning when dreamers throughout Salt Lake City witness the empowering tales of Disney’s most courageous leading ladies told through artistic skating and acrobatics in Disney On Ice presents Dream Big. Audiences are invited to join eight Disney Princesses – Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White – as they embark on incredible adventures, determined to make their dreams come true. In addition, experience the sisterly love that has captivated millions as Disney’s Frozen is brought to life on the icy stage. Disney On Ice presents Dream Big is playing the Vivint Smart Home Arena from November 16th– 19th.
Audiences will be transported to a world where imaginations soar and anything can happen. Through enchanted pixie-dust, Tinker Bell takes audiences on a journey of beloved Disney tales. Make a splash with the fearless dreamer Ariel as she yearns to explore life above the waves. Watch Rapunzel, Cinderella and Belle as they learn about the power to make their own magic. Travel to the wintry world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and the hilarious snowman Olaf from Disney’s Frozen as they learn that true love is the greatest magic of all. Be there to discover a whole new world with the daring Jasmine, and join Snow White, Aurora and Tiana as they remind you that strength and kindness go hand-in-hand. High-flying jumps, daring acrobatics, breathtaking skating and lovable Disney friends make Disney On Ice presents Dream Big an experience your family will never forget!
WHEN: Thursday, November 16 – Sunday, November 19
o Thursday, Nov. 16 7:00 PM
o Friday, Nov. 17 7:00 PM
o Saturday, Nov. 18 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
o Sunday, Nov. 19 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
WHERE: Vivint Smart Home Area – 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
TICKETS: Tickets start at just $15 each!
Discount Opening Night tickets available for only $10 on select seating (not valid for premium VIP/Front Row seating)
Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster or in-person at the venue Box Office.
*prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply
