Utah Weekly Forum With Rebecca Cressman

Breast cancer is the most common cancer to be diagnosed in Utah women. In this week's edition of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by 2 other Utah breast cancer survivors; Carla Lloyd, Chair of Huntsman Cancer Insititute's Breast and Gynecological Cancer Research Advocate Committee and Eliza Little, leader of Young Survival Coalition in Utah County. They share what they've learned from their diagnosis, why women must learn to be their own strongest health advocate, and how mammograms and screenings are essential in the fight to protect ourselves from the cancer that affects 1 in 8 women.

A small green beetle native to Asia that has destroyed millions of Ash trees across the United States and is nearing Utah borders. In this week's episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman is joined by Angel Lopez, an ISA Certified Arborist with Angel Tree Care, who explains the dangers of the Emerald Ash Borer to thousands of local Ash trees and what Utah's homeowners need to know to prepare.

September is back-to-school season, yet it's also Suicide Prevention Month. The two events create an important opportunity for parents to talk about their children's emotions and suicide. Dr. Kristin Francis, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, joins FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman to share ways we can sensitively talk about suicide with younger and older children so they can get the help they need.  To learn more visit,  https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/ and if you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

About 8 out of 10 Americans watch movies and TV shows by streaming on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and AppleTV.  But, some of that entertainment has mature scenes and language that are more graphic than viewers want to see or hear. VidAngel is a company in Lehi, Utah that developed technology that gives users the choice of what content to filter out or block when streaming shows on-line. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by VidAngel CEO Bill Aho who explains how the filtering service works with streaming platforms and how VidAngel can help parents watch shows with their children without the worry. For a limited time, new subscribers can try VidAngel for one month for $1 with the code word "Rebecca" at VidAngel.com.

For the first time ever, Jon Schmidt and Steve Sharp Nelson will perform on Music & the Spoken Word with the most famous choir in the world. The Piano Guys' performance with The Tabernacle Choir on August 28th, at 9:30am is open to the public, will be live-streamed, and on-demand through The Tabernacle Choir's website. In this week's edition of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Jon and Steve who share how monumental it feels for two musicians who grew up in Utah to share the stage with the iconic choir and how much they look forward to playing for local fans gathered at the Conference Center at Temple Square.

Did you know that of all the violent crimes in Utah, only rape has rates higher than the national average? And, yet, only a small percentage of rape cases are prosecuted in the state. New research is revealing much more about sexual violence against women, who is at risk, and how the data shows we should believe the victims. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host is joined by BYU Forensic Nursing Researcher Dr. Julie Valentine who shares the latest on her studies published with the Utah Women and Leadership Project.

On Saturday, August 13th, the first Book it! 5K and Party in the Park will be held at Provo's Paul Reams Wilderness Park to raise money for programs that support the love of books for kids. The carnival-styled event from 9am to 1pm promises book signings by beloved young adult authors, cosplay, music, games, Teen Author Boot Camp swag, and more. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by best-selling fantasy author Sara Larson and Writer's Cubed Executive Director and author Jennifer Jenkins who reveal how their non-profit events can help ignite a child's love of reading and fund literacy programs for at-risk children.

Though school may be out, Intermountain Healthcare's School Clinics will stay open throughout the summer. That means families who are underserved or with low-income can get the medical care they need at clinics within Salt Lake's Liberty Park and Rose Park Elementary schools and at Dixon Middle School in Provo. In this episode, Intermountain Community Health Director Shireen Ghorbani joins FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman. They share different ways Utahns can access more affordable healthcare, screenings, mental health, and addiction support through vouchers, school clinics, and the free Behavioral Health Navigation Line at 833-442-2211 with Intermountain Healthcare.

 A Utah based foundation is helping women diagnosed with breast cancer find the emotional connection and social support they need after diagnosis at no-cost, luxurious retreats. Image Reborn's Renewal Retreats give survivors a weekend to form friendships and to grieve the changes in their bodies and lives. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Image Reborn Foundation Executive Director Bobbi Lord and Board Member and Breast Cancer Survivor Rebecca Jensen who explain how women can join a retreat and how our community can support the foundation's mission. https://imagerebornfoundation.org

This year's drought has escalated the need for homeowners, commercial properties, and for Utah schools to conserve water in green spaces. A new program called Smart Rain Smart Kids is helping by offering school districts smart irrigation technology that cuts water usage by 30-50%. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Smart Rain Foundation Director Julie Larsen and VP of Sales Rob Densley who explain how helping schools conserve water also helps districts save money and help fill the education funding gap. For more info, visit Smartrain.net.

A residential treatment home in Herriman,  Utah is providing hope, healing, and  specialized therapy for women recovering from addiction. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Renew Wellness & Recovery Executive Director Verona Mauga and Admissions Coordinator Kim Patience who explain why the rehab is only for women and how their holistic treatments are designed to empower patients, help them heal from trauma, and begin to love themselves again.

All around us are unhealthy messages about dieting and unrealistic expectations towards body images.  Those influences and others can leave teens and adults vulnerable to developing an Eating Disorder. In this week’s edition of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Huntsman Mental Health Institute Psychiatrist Dr. Kristin Francis who shares how they are complex, yet treatable, but require urgent care at the first sign that an Eating Disorder may be developing. For more information, visit https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/conditions/eating-disorders/

It's stunning to realize just how many wildfires could be prevented if people knew how easily their actions could ignite a fire that grows out of control. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Utah Statewide Prevention & Fire Communications Coordinator Kayli Yardley who explains the latest fire restrictions in Utah and how to keep the hills around our homes safe from wildfires. More details are at Utahfireinfo.gov and Utahfiresense.org.

We know we need to take care of our physical health, but the pandemic showed us it's just as important to take care of our mental health. After all, Huntsman Mental Health Institute LCSW Jessica Holzbauer points out,  "Everything above the neck is part of our body, too." In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, Holzbauer joins FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman and explains who to call and where to find mental health care services for everything from preventive care to crisis support. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the perfect time to learn how to take care of our mind's health so it's as normal as caring for our physical wellbeing. Huntsman Mental Health Institute's 24-hour crisis line can be called anytime at 801-587-3000.

In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, Hale Center Theatre Co-Founder Sally Dietlein joins FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman and shares the exciting theatre productions this season in Sandy, Utah. Though the pandemic shuttered shows for a short-time, the return of world-class productions and actors on stage showcased just how important the arts and theatre is to the Wasatch Front community and beyond.

An unconventional convention designed for adults on the autism spectrum called Autcon will be back in Provo, May 13-14th.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Scenic View Academy's Program Director Jared Stewart and Benefits Skills Coordinator Sarah Heuser. They explain how Autcon creates an event where all who attend can feel they belong and gives opportunities for personal and professional growth and community connections with engaging speaker sessions and entertaining games and cosplay.  More information and ticket info can be found at SVAcademy.org.

Many people during the COVID-19 pandemic were suddenly faced with making vital decisions about their healthcare. Yet, some patients were too seriously ill to make those choices themselves. Since medical emergencies can happen at any time, every adult should put their future healthcare decisions in writing so loved ones and providers can know what kind of care they'd want. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman discusses how to make advance directives that reflect your wishes for the future with Dr. Dominic Moore, medical director of palliative care at Intermountain Healthcare and a pediatric palliative care physician with University of Utah Health. Advance care planning forms and info can be found at Intermountainhealthcare.org.

Over 100 years ago, a humble Hawaiian surfer named Duke Kahanamoku became an Olympic swimming legend, introduced the world to surfing, and saved so many lives in the ocean he became the inspiration of the modern-day Lifeguard. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman interviews Utah film director Isaac Halasima about his new documentary, "Waterman", and how the American hero called the "Father of Surfing" brought the world the spirit of Aloha and changed the way people viewed Hawaiians for generations. 

Spring is bringing a season of wildlife conservation inside and outside of Utah's Hogle Zoo. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Hogle Zoo's Jeff Meigs to get the latest on the zoo's animals large and small and on upcoming events where neighbors and volunteers can join the zoo to improve and preserve Jordan River habitats, Utah's wildlife, and partner together to conserve the natural world around us.

As world events highlight the increasing risk of cyberattacks upon the United States, there’s also greater worries of how cyberwarfare could affect businesses and individuals in Utah and beyond. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by cybersecurity expert Brandon Amacher, the Director of the Emerging Tech Policy Lab at Utah Valley University. Amacher explains why the U.S. is so vulnerable to cyberwarfare and the important steps each of us can take to personally secure our data, computer systems, and businesses.