Summer pet safety tips from the Humane Society of Utah

Hot weather causes concern for pet owners

Hosting a Fourth of July Celebration?
Salute Healthy Eating with These Four Recipe Substitutions
We all love the foods served at typical July Fourth celebrations, but we're not so fond of the calories they contain. Here, fitness, nutrition, and weight loss expert Warren Honeycutt shares four healthy recipes to prepare instead—and no, you won't have to sacrifice flavor.

What to Do in Case of Fireworks Eye Injury
If an eye injury from fireworks occurs, seek medical attention immediately and follow these guidelines:

• Do not rub, rinse or apply pressure to your eyes.
• Do not remove any objects that are stuck in the eye.
• Do not apply ointments or take any blood thinning pain medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

More Fireworks Safety Tips
To stay safe this Fourth, the Academy recommends the following guidance:

What’s more dangerous: cleaning the toilet, lighting candles or watching firecrackers explode?

Looking at the results of a new fireworks safety poll released today by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you might say No. 1 and No. 2. 

UTGOP Father’s Day Message 
 

SALT LAKE CITY - UTGOP Chairman James Evans released the following Father’s Day message:

“Today we celebrate our fathers and the love and support they have given us through our lives," said Chairman Evans. “In honoring our fathers, I especially think of my own father, who taught me the value of self-reliance, discipline, and courage. As Utahns, we are grateful for the positive and lasting impact fathers have on our children and our communities.”
 

Dog days of summer super adoption event, discounted kitten adoption fees

HSU holding super adoption event due to limited shelter hours during gala

National Survey Reveals We Take Dear Ol’ Dad for Granted
Speak-Up, Dad!
Dads have too much pressure yet keep quiet about their needs

(June, 2015) – Father’s Day traditionally takes a backseat to Mother’s Day but a new national survey reveals we owe Dad special attention on his big day this year. The survey reveals that more than half of adult children (52%) sometimes feel they take their dads for granted! Why? 

This July Fourth, Declare Your Independence from Overeating:
Nine Tips to Help You Maintain a Balanced Diet at the BBQ
On a holiday traditionally celebrated with all kinds of fattening foods, making healthy choices can be tough. Here, fitness, nutrition, and weight loss expert Warren Honeycutt
provides a few tips to help you avoid overindulging this July Fourth.

World Sickle Cell Day: Be Aware, Take Action

6/18/2015

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) affects millions of adults and children around the world. June 19th is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day and a great time to increase public knowledge and raise awareness about this potentially fatal disease.

TRICARE Safety Series: Be Safe in the Sun

6/17/2015

Spring is here and temperatures are rising. As you and your loved ones spend more time in the sun, be sure you practice sun safety and protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet (UV) protection.