Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT – Derek Brown, Utah’s Attorney General-elect, is set to officially take office on Monday, following a period of intense preparation and collaboration with a dedicated transition team. Since his victory in November, Brown has been working behind the scenes, assembling a group of approximately 40 volunteers with specialized expertise to ensure a smooth transition and to evaluate the operations of the Attorney General’s office. The transition team, which includes professionals from a variety of fields, has gained direct access to the Utah Attorney General’s Office. Team members conducted interviews with the office’s hundreds of attorneys and staff to…

Ogden, UT – A recent study from Utah Valley University highlights the effectiveness of medical respite care for individuals experiencing homelessness, specifically through the INN Between facility in Salt Lake City. The research reveals that providing medical respite not only reduces hospital utilization but also offers significant cost savings and improves health outcomes for this vulnerable population. Conducted by Amanda Weller, a social worker, and Angelea Panos, an assistant professor of social work, the study compared outcomes for patients referred to the INN Between by the University of Utah Hospital and Huntsman Care Institute. The research focused on patients who…