PET HEALTH ARTICLES
Utah Tech University’s Dental Hygiene Program Is on the Road to Better Smiles
The University’s new dental hygiene van was unveiled on August 29, 2024, and set up at Root for Kids, a non-profit organization providing support for local children and families. The van contains port... ...more
Community ,Education &November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•2 min read
New Career Or Career Advancement at UTU
Available through August 31, 2025, Utah Tech’s Learn and Work program offers participants access to over 7,000 online technology workforce development courses that encompass certification pathways, h... ...more
Economic Health ,Community Education &November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•2 min read
Perspective
Have you ever seen someone studying a painting in an art gallery? Typical body movements often include cocking the head to one side, possibly furrowing the brow, then taking a step back before nodding... ...more
Community ,General Wellness Mental and Emotional Health &November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•3 min read
Jubilee of Trees
2024 Jubilee of Trees, November 21–23, 2024. The last thing a mother of six wants to hear at a doctor’s appointment is that she has breast cancer. But when Amanda Roberts heard this news, she knew she... ...more
Community ,November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•3 min read
Mayor's Message
Who remembers waking up in the morning and heading to the front door—as if on autopilot—to pick up the morning newspaper? You could find out a whole lot about what was going on in your city by reading... ...more
Community ,November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•2 min read
Paul Bunyan's Woodpile
Until recently, even after decades of exploring Utah, I was quite unaware of a unique formation found south of the historic mining town of Eureka and west of the city of Nephi. In North America, the i... ...more
Community ,November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•2 min read
Ultra Marathon Man: Ricky Urias Conquers Cocodona 250 Race with Daughter’s Help
At that precise moment, those were hardly the words Ricky Urias expected to hear from his daughter, Serina. After all, the then 20-year-old was exhausted, every fiber of her body was scorched and scre... ...more
Community ,November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•6 min read
The Glorious Glow of Christmas
In the early 1960s, there was always an evening in mid-December when Dad would load us in the car and drive us into a magical night. My siblings and I did not go gently into that good night. Wide-eyed... ...more
Community ,November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•6 min read
A Journey of Adventure and Elegance: Life at Obsidian Resort & Residences
Imagine this: The first light of dawn paints the horizon as you step onto your private terrace, coffee in hand. Ahead of you, the rugged beauty of Zion National Park rises against the clear sky only t... ...more
Real Estate ,Community &November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•3 min read
How to Keep Children Safe Online
The internet is a fun place to learn, play games, and talk to friends. But just like the real world, the online world has some risks, too. Here are some easy tips to help keep children safe online and... ...more
Community ,Education &November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•2 min read
Make a Difference: Donate or Volunteer This Holiday Season
Profiled in this article are thirteen service organizations in Washington County that can use your support and will gratefully receive your donation of goods, time, or money. You can find many more by... ...more
Community ,November/December 2024
November 02, 2024•8 min read
Start Here, Go Anywhere: The TechConnect Pathway at Dixie Tech
Dixie Technical College is here to make that journey more accessible and achievable than ever. With a wide range of hands-on programs and the new TechConnect pathway in partnership with Snow College..... ...more
Community ,Education &November/December 2024
November 01, 2024•4 min read
Rescue Alert of Dixie, Providing Independence and Peace of Mind
What can Rescue Alert of Dixie do for me or my loved one?” First, they help provide independence. They help you to continue to live where you want to live and do the things you like to do. Second, the... ...more
Community ,General Wellness Physical Health &September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•3 min read
Mayor's Message
It’s been a hot summer. Fortunately, we live in the year 2024. On any given day, I can go from my air-conditioned home to my air-conditioned car to the air-conditioned City Hall. I might even stop at ... ...more
Community ,September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•2 min read
Championship Season: Huntsman World Senior Games Recognized as the Senior World Championships
The estimated 11,500 international athletes who will converge on St. George, Utah, in October for the annual Huntsman World Senior Games will be vying for more than medals, spots on the podium, and br... ...more
Community ,September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•4 min read
A Gift from the Greatest Generation
On a Sunday afternoon in the spring of 1946, Neal Lundberg and Ez McArthur saddled up and set out on a horseback ride through town...The two were civic-minded men, and both were leaders of the St. Geo... ...more
Community ,September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•7 min read
Discovering the Future: Zion National Park's East Gate Discovery Center
Among the many developments enhancing the visitor experience at Zion National Park, one stands out for its promise of both adventure and education: the Zion East Gate Discovery Center. This center, sc... ...more
Community ,Outdoor Recreation &September/October 2024
September 02, 2024•2 min read
All About Art Celebrates Fine Artists
Prepare to be dazzled as Washington, Utah, gears up for two days of artistic magic at the much anticipated All About Art festival, set to unfold at Veterans Park on September 27-28, 2024. This artisti... ...more
Community ,September/October 2024
September 01, 2024•1 min read
Celebrating the Mainstays of the Season
This fall, join Utah Tech University in celebrating the mainstays of the season: football, fun, and tradition. Trailblazer Nation will celebrate Homecoming Week from Sept. 22–28 this year and would lo... ...more
Community ,Education &September/October 2024
September 01, 2024•2 min read
Turning up the Heat
After a harsh summer peppered with excessive heat warnings and consistent triple-digit temperatures, it’s easy to think about the climate and how it might impact the future. Utah Tech University’s Ce... ...more
Community ,Education &September/October 2024
September 01, 2024•2 min read
Steps of Triumph: Paralyzed Hurricane High Student Rehabs to Walk Across Stage, Receive Her Diploma
Among the students who received their diplomas with this year’s class of 2024 at Hurricane High School, Madison Gill’s journey was unlike any other. After an accident left her paralyzed, she began an ... ...more
Community ,September/October 2024
September 01, 2024•4 min read
Creative Wigs and Hair Replacement
Creative wigs is dedicated to helping you feel confident and natural in times of hair loss. Hair loss is an issue that countless numbers of women and men struggle with. ...more
Community ,July/August 2024
July 01, 2024•2 min read
It Takes Little to Be a Big
When Little Brother Jonathan’s mother passed away and he went to live with his grandmother Lupita, his world turned upside down. Lupita knew raising her grandson would be challenging, so she turned to... ...more
Community ,July/August 2024
July 01, 2024•4 min read
Humility and Respect for the Past
It was more than thirty-five years ago, but I remember it like yesterday. I was editor of St. George Magazine, a publication I and a couple of partners had willed into existence just three years earli... ...more
Community ,March/April 2024
March 02, 2024•6 min read
Crowned with Courage
When Janene Burton’s flight home from her vacation was delayed by a day, causing her to miss the deadline to get on the ballot for Santa Clara City Council, she took steps—thousands of them—to ensure ... ...more
Community ,March/April 2024
March 02, 2024•5 min read
Mayor's Message
The message from St. George residents was unmistakable as a resounding 63 percent of voters approved the General Obligation Trails, Parks, and Recreation Bond (G.O. Bond) on the November ballot. Your ... ...more
Community ,March/April 2024
March 01, 2024•2 min read
St. George Pizza Factory Celebrates Forty-Five Years of “Custom-Built Goodness” in 2024
The Pizza Factory St. George, located in the historic Ancestor Square, has become one of the most well-known tourist stops in southern Utah over the past forty-five years. “We have customers who say t... ...more
Community ,March/April 2024 &Restaurants
March 01, 2024•3 min read
Career Ready: Three Strategies to Prepare Teens for Life after School
For some time, heading to college or joining the workforce have been the standard choices for teens upon high school graduation. Today, in part due to technology and social media, students have access... ...more
Community ,Education &March/April 2024
March 01, 2024•5 min read
UTU President's Message
Prior to being named the interim president, I served as the associate vice president of executive affairs and chief of staff at Utah Tech University. In this role, I helped implement our strategic pla... ...more
Community ,Education &March/April 2024
March 01, 2024•2 min read
Discover Career-Driven Education
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 2! Dixie Technical College is opening its doors for the most epic event of the year: Get the Scoop! Everyone is invited to come check out the campus, meet the in... ...more
Community ,Education &March/April 2024
March 01, 2024•1 min read
Vision Loss Is Preventable with Regular Checkups
A recent study showed that 38 percent of Americans don’t have an eye doctor, 63 percent don’t have vision care insurance, and 58 percent report blurred vision, nearsightedness, and other vision issues... ...more
Community ,March/April 2024 &Vision Health
March 01, 2024•2 min read
Seven Steps to Start Growing Produce at Home
Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some eff... ...more
Community ,March/April 2024 &General Wellness
March 01, 2024•3 min read
Lessons I Learned from Wrestling
I struggled with the decision of whether or not to quit wrestling until I attended a tournament in the summer of 2023 called the Black Hawk with the Hurricane High School wrestling team. It was... ...more
Community ,Education &March/April 2024
February 23, 2024•4 min read
Trailblazer Nation - President's Message January 2024
As we ring in the New Year, there has never been a better time to start making progress on your educational and career goals. Whether you want to learn new skills or earn a degree, Utah Tech Universit... ...more
Community ,Jan/Feb 2024 &Education
January 01, 2024•2 min read
Utah Tech University Celebrates a Quarter Century of Dental Hygiene Excellence
This is a template for St. George Health and Wellness Magazine ...more
Community ,Jan/Feb 2024 &Education
January 01, 2024•2 min read
Three Ways to Support Veterans in Your Community
As a group, United States military veterans have played an important role in protecting the rights and freedoms enjoyed today. However, the sacrifices made by service members can become easy to overlo... ...more
Community ,Jan/Feb 2024
January 01, 2024•3 min read
