KZMU News

Medical professionals say that living with COVID-19 in our world is an experience that’s not going to be over anytime soon. So what does that mean for healthcare services who need to provide other types medical care to patients while keeping the novel coronavirus transmission rate low? This week, Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff explains how her staff is beginning to transition to a new normal. Plus, as Moab residents continue experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s one local organization at the heart of providing aid – the Moab Valley Multicultural Center. We speak with executive director Rhiana Medina about meeting our community’s basic needs. Plus, an update on the COVID-19 Housing Relief Fund.

Jen Sadoff, CEO of Moab Regional Hospital (00:00 – 13:00 min)

Moab Regional Hospital Coronavirus Updates

https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus-updates/

Rhiana Medina, Executive Director of the MVMC (13:00 – 22:00 min)

Moab Valley Multicultural Center

https://moabmc.org

Mila Dunbar-Irwin, Grand County Planning & Zoning Administrator (22:00 – 27:00 min)

COVID-19 Housing Relief Fund

https://moabcovid.org

Medical professionals say that living with COVID-19 in our world is an experience that’s not going to be over anytime soon. So what does that mean for healthcare services who need to provide other types medical care to patients while keeping the novel coronavirus transmission rate low? This week, Moab Regional Hospital CEO Jen Sadoff explains how her staff is beginning to transition to a new normal. Plus, as Moab residents continue experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s one local organization at the heart of providing aid – the Moab Valley Multicultural Center. We speak with executive director Rhiana Medina about meeting our community’s basic needs. Plus, an update on the COVID-19 Housing Relief Fund.

Jen Sadoff, CEO of Moab Regional Hospital (00:00 – 13:00 min)

Moab Regional Hospital Coronavirus Updates

https://mrhmoab.org/coronavirus-updates/

Rhiana Medina, Executive Director of the MVMC (13:00 – 22:00 min)

Moab Valley Multicultural Center

https://moabmc.org

Mila Dunbar-Irwin, Grand County Planning & Zoning Administrator (22:00 – 27:00 min)

COVID-19 Housing Relief Fund

https://moabcovid.org

The Moab Area Travel Council is well known for their first responsibility – promoting and encouraging local tourism to strengthen Grand County’s economic base. On a typical year, they do this through a variety of means, the most forward-facing being marketing and advertising. But this year is anything but typical. Today on the news we speak with executive director Elaine Gizler about a likely future without an advertising budget, as well as the travel council’s role communicating local safety measures to visitors. Plus, we hear an interview with Intermountain Health Care's Medical Director for Infection Prevention, who says wearing a face covering is both an act of prevention and a sign of respect for other people.

Show Notes:

Moab Area Travel Council, Discover Moab

https://www.discovermoab.com

Moab Cares Poster

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Moab-Cares-Poster-1.pdf

Southeast Utah Health Department (4/30) Grand County Health Order

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SEUHD2020-05GC-FINAL-3.pdf

(5/5) Intermountain Health Care Interview with Dr. Kristin Dascomb on Masks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5a2nUxknNM

The Moab Area Travel Council is well known for their first responsibility – promoting and encouraging local tourism to strengthen Grand County’s economic base. On a typical year, they do this through a variety of means, the most forward-facing being marketing and advertising. But this year is anything but typical. Today on the news we speak with executive director Elaine Gizler about a likely future without an advertising budget, as well as the travel council’s role communicating local safety measures to visitors. Plus, we hear an interview with Intermountain Health Care's Medical Director for Infection Prevention, who says wearing a face covering is both an act of prevention and a sign of respect for other people.

Show Notes:

Moab Area Travel Council, Discover Moab

https://www.discovermoab.com

Moab Cares Poster

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Moab-Cares-Poster-1.pdf

Southeast Utah Health Department (4/30) Grand County Health Order

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SEUHD2020-05GC-FINAL-3.pdf

(5/5) Intermountain Health Care Interview with Dr. Kristin Dascomb on Masks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5a2nUxknNM

While Arches and Canyonlands remain closed to the public, other National Parks in Utah are announcing slow reopenings to some recreational use. Spokespeople for the NPS have said these decisions are made on a park-by-park basis and in concert with state and local health authorities. Today on the news, we learn how the Southeast Utah Group of the National Parks is working with our local health officials to determine the safest timeline for reopening. Plus, our partners at KSJD speak with the superintendent of Mesa Verde National Park. And, on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls, a feature story from our partners at UPR on work being done in Utah to address this important issue.

Show Notes:

Arches National Park

https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm

Canyonlands National Park

https://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm

KSJD, Mesa Verde Superintendent: Park Working on Reopening Plans, No Date Set

https://www.ksjd.org/post/mesa-verde-superintendent-park-working-reopening-plans-no-date-set

UPR, Project Resilience: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

https://www.upr.org/post/project-resilience-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women

While Arches and Canyonlands remain closed to the public, other National Parks in Utah are announcing slow reopenings to some recreational use. Spokespeople for the NPS have said these decisions are made on a park-by-park basis and in concert with state and local health authorities. Today on the news, we learn how the Southeast Utah Group of the National Parks is working with our local health officials to determine the safest timeline for reopening. Plus, our partners at KSJD speak with the superintendent of Mesa Verde National Park. And, on the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls, a feature story from our partners at UPR on work being done in Utah to address this important issue.

Show Notes:

Arches National Park

https://www.nps.gov/arch/index.htm

Canyonlands National Park

https://www.nps.gov/cany/index.htm

KSJD, Mesa Verde Superintendent: Park Working on Reopening Plans, No Date Set

https://www.ksjd.org/post/mesa-verde-superintendent-park-working-reopening-plans-no-date-set

UPR, Project Resilience: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

https://www.upr.org/post/project-resilience-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women

Today on the news, it’s all about masks. According to the state, all employees interacting with the public must wear masks or face coverings while working. Customers are also strongly encouraged by state and local health officials to wear masks. So we venture downtown to see who has them and who doesn’t. Plus, Moab Regional Hospital and the Southeast Utah Health Department outline their joint COVID-19 testing strategy.

Show Notes:

Governor Gary Herbert’s 4/29 Executive Order

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcR8cszh7ATSZY2Y2NeCkzo5mV4gD3qj/view?fbclid=IwAR220eixAbJd545wUvTzCcfH_JjJA-nJM8a_tnFWcGrO9L6ncltng9din84

CDC, Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

Moab Sun News, Top five questions about Utah’s new mask requirements

https://www.moabsunnews.com/covid-19/article_29c0e6ac-8cb9-11ea-89dc-1bfc5f2448f3.html

Moab Regional Hospital and SEUHD Joint Statement on COVID-19 Testing Strategy

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Joint-Statement-of-COVID-19-Testing-Strategy-05.01.20-1.pdf

Today on the news, it’s all about masks. According to the state, all employees interacting with the public must wear masks or face coverings while working. Customers are also strongly encouraged by state and local health officials to wear masks. So we venture downtown to see who has them and who doesn’t. Plus, Moab Regional Hospital and the Southeast Utah Health Department outline their joint COVID-19 testing strategy.

Show Notes:

Governor Gary Herbert’s 4/29 Executive Order

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcR8cszh7ATSZY2Y2NeCkzo5mV4gD3qj/view?fbclid=IwAR220eixAbJd545wUvTzCcfH_JjJA-nJM8a_tnFWcGrO9L6ncltng9din84

CDC, Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

Moab Sun News, Top five questions about Utah’s new mask requirements

https://www.moabsunnews.com/covid-19/article_29c0e6ac-8cb9-11ea-89dc-1bfc5f2448f3.html

Moab Regional Hospital and SEUHD Joint Statement on COVID-19 Testing Strategy

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Joint-Statement-of-COVID-19-Testing-Strategy-05.01.20-1.pdf

Although it’s certainly not ‘business as usual,’ today many businesses across the state are allowed to reopen – with restrictions – as Utah’s COVID-19 public health risk status moves from ‘high’ to ‘moderate.’ In Grand County, overnight lodging is partially reopen but dispersed camping remains closed to nonessential visitors. Local health leaders are asking for the public’s cooperation to keep themselves and community members safe by wearing face coverings in public, as well as practicing social distancing and proper hygiene.

Show Notes:

Southeast Utah Health Dept 4/29 Order for Grand County –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SEUHD2020-05GC-FINAL-1.pdf

Utah's Phased Health Guidelines –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phased-Health-Guidelines-V4.0.1.pdf

Governor Herbert's Executive Order Moving to 'Moderate' Risk –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Gov.-Herbert-Issues-Executive-Order-Placing-Utah-Under-“Moderate-Risk”-Protocols-for-COVID-19.pdf

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Executive-Order-High-Risk-to-Moderate-Risk-1-1.pdf

Although it’s certainly not ‘business as usual,’ today many businesses across the state are allowed to reopen – with restrictions – as Utah’s COVID-19 public health risk status moves from ‘high’ to ‘moderate.’ In Grand County, overnight lodging is partially reopen but dispersed camping remains closed to nonessential visitors. Local health leaders are asking for the public’s cooperation to keep themselves and community members safe by wearing face coverings in public, as well as practicing social distancing and proper hygiene.

Show Notes:

Southeast Utah Health Dept 4/29 Order for Grand County –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SEUHD2020-05GC-FINAL-1.pdf

Utah's Phased Health Guidelines –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Phased-Health-Guidelines-V4.0.1.pdf

Governor Herbert's Executive Order Moving to 'Moderate' Risk –

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Gov.-Herbert-Issues-Executive-Order-Placing-Utah-Under-“Moderate-Risk”-Protocols-for-COVID-19.pdf

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Executive-Order-High-Risk-to-Moderate-Risk-1-1.pdf