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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…

Ogden, UT— A man was killed in a tragic pedestrian accident Monday afternoon in Ogden, marking the latest in a series of fatal auto-pedestrian collisions in the area. The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. at the intersection of 33rd Street and Wall Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, who had already succumbed to his injuries. Authorities report that the victim was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle. However, police noted that the victim appeared to have violated crosswalk signals at the time of the accident. In the aftermath of the…