A Way to HEAL, Utah

Feeling like a turkey trot? With Thanksgiving just a week away, Dr. Brett McIff joins us this week to share ideas for getting a little more physical activity into your Thanksgiving this year.

The holiday season is officially here and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. This week Judy Harris and Laura Kohl join us to share ideas for having a healthier Thanksgiving this year.

November is National Diabetes Month and on this episode we welcome in our EPICC diabetes specialists to talk about diabetes and discuss some of the help available in Utah for those who have diabetes. Here are the links we mention in the show: livingwell.utah.gov comagine.org/program/insulin utahinsulin.net choosehealth.utah.gov/your-health/health-conditions/diabetes.php

Halloween is upon us! This week Judy Harris and Laura Kohl join us to share ideas for having a safe healthy Halloween for all. 

As the little ghouls and goblins get excited to dress up and have a fun Halloween, it's a good time to remember that mom and dad can join in on the fun and get in some physical activity along side the kids. This week Dr. Brett McIff joins us to talk about having an active Halloween.

Join us this week for a conversation with Sarah Roundy. We talk about the many things going on in our schools this month including Farm to School Month, Apple Crunch Week, and National School Lunch Week. Visit Dairy West to arrange your virtual farm field trip: https://dairywest.com/youth-wellness/farm-to-school

EPICC Nutritionist Laura Holtrop-Kohl joins us this week talk about the recently released CDC Obesity Report and how it relates to Utah.

In the episode Kellie Kohler, Utah Head Start Collaboration Office Director, joins us to talk about the great work happening with the Head Start Program in Utah. Show links: You can learn more about Head Start in Utah at https://www.uhsa.org

This  week LaCee Jimenez, Program Coordinator for Create Better Health/SNAP-ED with the Utah State Extension, joins us to talk about the important work they're doing to improve the health of Utah kids and families. Show links: You can learn more about Create Better Health at https://createbetterhealth.org  You can download a copy of the Family Mealtime Recipe Book at https://eatwellcache...

This week Paula Scott, State Director of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), joins us to talk about the great work EFNEP is doing to help Utah families. Show links: For more information on EFNEP visit their website: www.utahefnep.org

September is Healthy Family Meals Month in Utah! It surprising just how many benefits come from having meals together as a family. In this weeks podcast Rebecca Fronberg, one of our program managers at UDOH EPICC, joins us to discuss the great things that come from family meals.  Show links: You can find the video from Lt. Governor Cox at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8TbyF4aN9Y You can se...

Even though back to school looks a little different in a COVID world, it's still important to make sure we're meeting our kids core needs of physical activity and proper nutrition. This week Sarah Roundy joins us to share some fun ideas for teaching kids these important concepts. 

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and this week the CDC released it's breastfeeding report card. Judy Harris joins us this week to discuss the report card along with ways we can better support breastfeeding in Utah.

One of the great things about August is the return of farmers markets. This week on the EPICC Podcast we talk about the benefits of farmers markets, and the return of the Double Up Food Bucks program. For more on Double Up Food Bucks please visit www.doubleuputah.org

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and each week during the month has it's own focus. This week on the EPICC Podcast Judy Harris joins us to discuss Breastfeeding Month and the many ways breastfeeding benefits us, our children and our society. Week 1 (August 1-7):  World Breastfeeding Week: Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet  #NBM20 #WBW2020 Week 2 (August 9-15): Native Br...

While we're focused on COVID-19 other serious medical issues are unfortunately also still with us. In this episode of The EPICC Podcast Judy Harris, Elizabeth Hanna, and Dennis and Linda Kubly come together to discuss obesity.

We're in the heat of the summer, but it's important not to allow the heat to get in the way of your physical activity. In this episode of The EPICC Podcast Laura Holtrop Kohl and Brett McIff join us to talk about working out safely in the heat. 

Hitting the road for a vacation this summer? in this episode EPICC Dietician, Laura Holtrop Kohl, and EPICC super-intern McKayla McConkie, join us to discuss eating healthy on those long road trips.  

The 4th of July is upon us and in this episode EPICC Nutritional Consultant, Judy Harris, joins us to discuss healthy grilling for the holiday.  There is far more you can do on your grill than cooking burgers and hot dogs. For some great info and recipes on grilling check out this page from the folks at Have a Plant:  https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/summer-grilling-fruits-veggies-2...

This  week as we wrap up Men's Health Month John Stuligross, Health Systems and Hypertension Program Manager for EPICC joins us to talk about hypertension, it's impact on men, and why it's so critical that it's properly managed. 

This week Kye Norfelt, Director of Health Promotions at the Southwest Utah Public Health Department joins us to share his personal experience with mental healthcare, and the benefit it's been in his life.

This week our guest on the podcast is EPICC Health System Specialist Edwin Espinel. Edwin shares his personal experience, insight, and the life lessons he's learned managing his diabetes for the past 16 years.

June is Men's Health Month and this week Dr. Brett McIff joins us to talk about how men's health is a group effort.  

This  week Travis Olsen from the Weber-Morgan Health Department joins us to talk about the important behind-the-scenes work happening on the local level to make safe, active transportation possible in Utah cities.

While the Utah Department of Transportation may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of physical activity, UDOT is making big difference in Utah through it's work in active transportation. This week Heidi Goedhart joins us to talk about the good work UDOT is doing to make safe, active transportation possible in Utah cities.   For the latest on what's happening in Salt Lake...