While we're focused on COVID-19 other serious medical issues are unfortunately also still with us. In this episode of The EPICC Podcast Judy Harris, Elizabeth Hanna, and Dennis and Linda Kubly come together to discuss obesity.

We're in the heat of the summer, but it's important not to allow the heat to get in the way of your physical activity. In this episode of The EPICC Podcast Laura Holtrop Kohl and Brett McIff join us to talk about working out safely in the heat. 

Hitting the road for a vacation this summer? in this episode EPICC Dietician, Laura Holtrop Kohl, and EPICC super-intern McKayla McConkie, join us to discuss eating healthy on those long road trips.  

The 4th of July is upon us and in this episode EPICC Nutritional Consultant, Judy Harris, joins us to discuss healthy grilling for the holiday.  There is far more you can do on your grill than cooking burgers and hot dogs.

For some great info and recipes on grilling check out this page from the folks at Have a Plant: 

https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/summer-grilling-fruits-veggies-2

Happy Independence Day!

This  week as we wrap up Men's Health Month John Stuligross, Health Systems and Hypertension Program Manager for EPICC joins us to talk about hypertension, it's impact on men, and why it's so critical that it's properly managed. 

This week Kye Norfelt, Director of Health Promotions at the Southwest Utah Public Health Department joins us to share his personal experience with mental healthcare, and the benefit it's been in his life.

This week our guest on the podcast is EPICC Health System Specialist Edwin Espinel. Edwin shares his personal experience, insight, and the life lessons he's learned managing his diabetes for the past 16 years.

June is Men's Health Month and this week Dr. Brett McIff joins us to talk about how men's health is a group effort.  

This  week Travis Olsen from the Weber-Morgan Health Department joins us to talk about the important behind-the-scenes work happening on the local level to make safe, active transportation possible in Utah cities.

While the Utah Department of Transportation may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of physical activity, UDOT is making big difference in Utah through it's work in active transportation. This week Heidi Goedhart joins us to talk about the good work UDOT is doing to make safe, active transportation possible in Utah cities.  

For the latest on what's happening in Salt Lake City with Safe Active Streets check out Stay Safe, Stay Active Streets: Response to COVID-19

For more information on the Move Utah initiative please visit move.utah.gov