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🌱U Hospital Taps Navy For 500 Surgeries + CDC Guidelines For SLC

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Get on up, Salt Lake City! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Salt Lake City.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the afternoon/evening. High: 60 Low: 42.

Here are the top three stories in Salt Lake City today:

  1. The coronavirus pandemic saw hospitals across the country backlog non-critical surgeries while medical staff and resources were re-allocated to care for those affected by the virus. Now, the U of U Hospital is turning to the U.S. Navy medical team to help them catch up on 500 surgeries that have been delayed due to COVID-19. The Navy will lend about 20 medical staffers as beds are opened and delayed operations are scheduled. "We're certainly not back to normal, but we're trying to shift and get headed in that direction," said U of U hospital CEO Dr. Michael Good. (Subscription: Salt Lake Tribune)
  2. Many families in the Salt Lake area and throughout the state lean on the Discovery Gateway Children's Museum at Gateway to provide an afternoon of fun and augmented hands-on learning. But access to the museum's facility, exhibits, and programs isn't available to everyone. Now, the museum's Medallion Program is working to make sure more kids have the opportunity to enjoy the museum by raising money to cover admission for families in need. The program partners with Headstart, the Ronald McDonald House, various refugee organizations, and others. (2 KUTV)
  3. Under CDC guidelines, Salt Lake County is considered to be under the "medium" level for COVID-19 transmission. What that means with regard to masks is that there are still some situations where wearing one is still be recommended based on underlying risks for serious illness either for themselves or others. To that end, Dr. Angela Dunn, Executive Director Salt Lake County health department, has some additional guidance that centers around respect and awareness outlined in the article. (Fox13Now.com)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

  • Utah Arts Alliance presents "Blooming Euphoria" which features a new wave of psychedelic and abstract art from contemporary Utah artists. See it today at the Urban Arts Gallery. (All Day)
  • Disney On Ice presents Dream Big tonight at Vivint Arena, downtown. (7:00 PM)
  • Desert Star Playhouse presents Beverly Hillbillies 90210, tonight in Murray. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "So about those colder temps.... A series of cold, wet storms will impact Utah Friday afternoon through Monday. We will have more information about amounts Thursday as we get more confidence in the timing of these features." (US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah)
  • "We sat down with Allison, The City Library's Administrative Manager of Equity and Organizational Development to learn more about her and what she loves about the Library!" (Salt Lake City Public Library)
  • "Congratulations to the West High School - Salt Lake City Debate team for winning the UHSAA 6A Region 2 Championship! The Panthers scored 133 points, with the next team scoring 57." (Salt Lake City School District)
  • It's already March! Can you believe it? This means Spring and Summer are right around the corner. Public Lands will be hiring a number of exciting seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions over the next couple of months. Come join our team and spend your workdays in Salt Lake City's beautiful outdoor spaces! (Salt Lake City Public Lands)

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— Joseph Peterson

About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.

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