Breast Cancer Survivors in Utah have a chance to gather together to learn from each other, physicians, exercise specialists, surgeons, radiologists, and other care providers at the first ever PINK SYNC event on October 6th, 6-9pm at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. This free evening of connection, resources, and support was created by Cami Kapp, a breast cancer survivor from Lehi, Utah. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Utah County breast cancer survivors Cami Kapp and Courtney Merrill who share why it was so important to create an event for newly diagnosed patients, those going through treatment, and those in remission. Register for free at PINKSYNC.org.

Breast Cancer Survivors in Utah have a chance to gather together to learn from each other, physicians, exercise specialists, surgeons, radiologists, and other care providers at the first ever PINK SYNC event on October 6th, 6-9pm at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. This free evening of connection, resources, and support was created by Cami Kapp, a breast cancer survivor from Lehi, Utah. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Utah County breast cancer survivors Cami Kapp and Courtney Merrill who share why it was so important to create an event for newly diagnosed patients, those going through treatment, and those in remission. Register for free at PINKSYNC.org.

PINK SYNC -Utah Breast Cancer Patient Creates Event for Patients

When the U.S. military pulled out of Afghanistan, the world witnessed news reports of men, women, and children rushing Kabul airport to escape the violence unleashed by the new regime. In the past 2 years, 80,000 Afghan refugees eventually arrived in the U.S., and many landed here in Salt Lake City, Utah. A new KSL Podcast unveils the story of the refugees from the moment they arrived in Utah without friends, family, or resources and how their lives changed as community members leaned in to help them start again.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by refugee volunteer Jennie Hua and journalist Andrea Smardon, host of the new KSL Podcast "Stranger Becomes Neighbor."

When the U.S. military pulled out of Afghanistan, the world witnessed news reports of men, women, and children rushing Kabul airport to escape the violence unleashed by the new regime. In the past 2 years, 80,000 Afghan refugees eventually arrived in the U.S., and many landed here in Salt Lake City, Utah. A new KSL Podcast unveils the story of the refugees from the moment they arrived in Utah without friends, family, or resources and how their lives changed as community members leaned in to help them start again.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by refugee volunteer Jennie Hua and journalist Andrea Smardon, host of the new KSL Podcast "Stranger Becomes Neighbor."

New Podcast Gives Voice to Afghan Refugees in Utah

The United States Navy celebrates Navy Week throughout 13 communities in the U.S. to give Americans a chance to learn more about the Navy and its important role in our country. In mid September, Salt Lake City hosts its 3rd Navy Week showcasing sailors, crew, equipment and education at events throughout the city and at the Utah State Fair. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Utah native Captain David G Lang who explains why the Navy protects seas around the world and shares highlights of his Navy career as he served in military operations, natural disasters, and healthcare administration from Iraq to Guam and now as the Director For Administration at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington D.C. 

The United States Navy celebrates Navy Week throughout 13 communities in the U.S. to give Americans a chance to learn more about the Navy and its important role in our country. In mid September, Salt Lake City hosts its 3rd Navy Week showcasing sailors, crew, equipment and education at events throughout the city and at the Utah State Fair. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Utah native Captain David G Lang who explains why the Navy protects seas around the world and shares highlights of his Navy career as he served in military operations, natural disasters, and healthcare administration from Iraq to Guam and now as the Director For Administration at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington D.C.

Salt Lake City Hosts Navy Week

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a frightening experience, but in the last few decades there has been real progress in cancer research and treatments. In this week’s edition of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host and cancer survivor Rebecca Cressman is joined by Dr. Margaret Van Meter, Associate Medical Director Oncology Services for Intermountain Health. Dr Van Meter shares the details on current cancer care at Intermountain Health’s integrated Cancer Centers and why LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, and Intermountain Medical Center in Murray were recently ranked among the best cancer hospitals in the country by Newsweek. For more information on cancer care, call “Cancer Answers” at 833-321-3332.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a frightening experience, but in the last few decades there has been real progress in cancer research and treatments. In this week’s edition of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host and cancer survivor Rebecca Cressman is joined by Dr. Margaret Van Meter, Associate Medical Director Oncology Services for Intermountain Health. Dr Van Meter shares the details on current cancer care at Intermountain Health’s integrated Cancer Centers and why LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, and Intermountain Medical Center in Murray were recently ranked among the best cancer hospitals in the country by Newsweek. For more information on cancer care, call “Cancer Answers” at 833-321-3332.

Local Hospitals Recognized Among the Best for Cancer Care

For 3 days of Labor Day weekend, Utah will have a chance to celebrate Polynesian heritage together during “Polynesian Days”. The celebration includes music, food, cultural exhibitions, and international dance competitions at Thanksgiving Point’s Electric Park. In this week’s episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Polynesian Days Utah Executive Producer Frank Tusieseina and Board Member and Attorney General Sean Reyes who dive deep into the Poly Days festival, its purpose and meaning to the wider community, and the special fundraiser offering “Kokua” for Maui. Ticket details are at www.PolynesiandaysUtah.com

For 3 days of Labor Day weekend, Utah will have a chance to celebrate Polynesian heritage together during “Polynesian Days”. The celebration includes music, food, cultural exhibitions, and international dance competitions at Thanksgiving Point’s Electric Park. In this week’s episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Polynesian Days Utah Executive Producer Frank Tusieseina and Board Member and Attorney General Sean Reyes who dive deep into the Poly Days festival, its purpose and meaning to the wider community, and the special fundraiser offering “Kokua” for Maui. Ticket details are at www.PolynesiandaysUtah.com

Weekend Festival Honors Utah's Polynesian Heritage

For more than 20 years, the non-profit organization Alliance Community Services has provided vital health, legal, and social growth services to Utah’s underserved Latino community. Now, they are inviting all in Utah to join them to celebrate “20 Years of Empowering the Hispanic Community” at a gala fundraiser at the Little America on Sept. 7th, 2023. The gala will raise awareness of the organization, honor the achievements of the past, and provide future support for Utah’s only Hispanic breast cancer support group called “Las Triunfadoras.” In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Alliance Community Services C.E.O. and Founder Jorge Arce-Larreta and Cancer Program Director Gabriela Portugal. To connect for more information, resources, or gala tickets, call 801-265-1111 or visit Alliance-Community.org.

For more than 20 years, the non-profit organization Alliance Community Services has provided vital health, legal, and social growth services to Utah’s underserved Latino community. Now, they are inviting all in Utah to join them to celebrate “20 Years of Empowering the Hispanic Community” at a gala fundraiser at the Little America on Sept. 7th, 2023. The gala will raise awareness of the organization, honor the achievements of the past, and provide future support for Utah’s only Hispanic breast cancer support group called “Las Triunfadoras.” In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Alliance Community Services C.E.O. and Founder Jorge Arce-Larreta and Cancer Program Director Gabriela Portugal. To connect for more information, resources, or gala tickets, call 801-265-1111 or visit Alliance-Community.org.

Celebrating Utah’s Hispanic Community

Congenital heart defects are one of the most common kinds of birth defects. They can alter the way a child's heart works and depending on how mild or serious they can make a big impact on day-to-day lives of the child and their family. The non-profit organization Intermountain Healing Hearts provides support, resources, events, and help to families of children and adults with congenital heart defects and childhood onset heart disease.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Melissa Andrew, Executive Director of Intermountain Healing Hearts, and Alex Howard, IHH President, who share more about how families can get support from Intermountain Healing Hearts and the details on the upcoming Walk for Healing Hearts on the morning of September 9th in Sandy, Utah. Learn more at Intermountainhealinghearts.org. 

Congenital heart defects are one of the most common kinds of birth defects. They can alter the way a child's heart works and depending on how mild or serious they can make a big impact on day-to-day lives of the child and their family. The non-profit organization Intermountain Healing Hearts provides support, resources, events, and help to families of children and adults with congenital heart defects and childhood onset heart disease.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Melissa Andrew, Executive Director of Intermountain Healing Hearts, and Alex Howard, IHH President, who share more about how families can get support from Intermountain Healing Hearts and the details on the upcoming Walk for Healing Hearts on the morning of September 9th in Sandy, Utah. Learn more at Intermountainhealinghearts.org.

Creating Awareness and Support for Healing Hearts

It is wildfire season in Utah and, after a wet winter and spring, there's even more shrubs, growth, and trees that could catch fire. But, most wildfires are preventable, especially since up to 80% of those fires are human caused.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Karl Hunt, the Public Information Officer of Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, & State Lands who explains how to protect our homes and our surrounding hillsides, mountains, and valleys from wildfires. More information is at Utahfiresense.org.

It is wildfire season in Utah and, after a wet winter and spring, there's even more shrubs, growth, and trees that could catch fire. But, most wildfires are preventable, especially since up to 80% of those fires are human caused.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Karl Hunt, the Public Information Officer of Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, &amp; State Lands who explains how to protect our homes and our surrounding hillsides, mountains, and valleys from wildfires. More information is at Utahfiresense.org.

What You Can Do to Prevent Wildfires in Utah

Bolivian folklore dancers are famous worldwide for their stunning costumes and high-energy "Caporales" dance that traces its beginnings to the Andean mountains in Western Bolivia.  On August 5th, the Bolivia Utah Association is inviting the public to  join them at this year's Bolivia Independence Day celebration at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Edgar Zurita, Musician and Bolivia Utah Association Chairman, and Patzi Calbimonte, Bolivia Utah Association Board Member who share the details and the importance of the event that includes a Caporales dance competition with professional dancers from throughout South America, traditional food, live music by groups like Los Hermanos De Los Andes, and a family-friendly latin dance. 

Bolivian folklore dancers are famous worldwide for their stunning costumes and high-energy "Caporales" dance that traces its beginnings to the Andean mountains in Western Bolivia.  On August 5th, the Bolivia Utah Association is inviting the public to  join them at this year's Bolivia Independence Day celebration at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City. In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman is joined by Edgar Zurita, Musician and Bolivia Utah Association Chairman, and Patzi Calbimonte, Bolivia Utah Association Board Member who share the details and the importance of the event that includes a Caporales dance competition with professional dancers from throughout South America, traditional food, live music by groups like Los Hermanos De Los Andes, and a family-friendly latin dance.

Utahns Hold Community Celebration of Bolivia's Independence

The original cast of the sketch comedy show "Studio C" bring their comedic genius to Utah movie theaters for Utah's Pioneer Day Weekend. The new movie filmed in Utah called "Go West" has a 2 week run in Utah and follows the funny mishaps, misfortunes, and comedic moments a fictional band of pioneers experience along the Oregon Trail.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman laughs with original cast members Mallory Everton and Adam Berg who share the behind the scenes comedy on and off camera in the making of the film.

The original cast of the sketch comedy show "Studio C" bring their comedic genius to Utah movie theaters for Utah's Pioneer Day Weekend. The new movie filmed in Utah called "Go West" has a 2 week run in Utah and follows the funny mishaps, misfortunes, and comedic moments a fictional band of pioneers experience along the Oregon Trail.  In this episode of Utah Weekly Forum, FM100.3 Host Rebecca Cressman laughs with original cast members Mallory Everton and Adam Berg who share the behind the scenes comedy on and off camera in the making of the film.

Famed "Studio C" Cast Release Pioneer Comedy Film

Founder and Executive Director Derryl Yeager talks with guest-host Bo Walker about their 25th year of presenting “Thriller” to full capacity theaters. He discusses last year’s challenges during the pandemic to keep his dance company working and how as a non-profit, his sponsors stepped up to help the company survive. Derryl reveals what their Holiday presentation will be and the incredible stage design and equipment being employed that will amaze audiences with a performance like they have never seen before.

Founder and Executive Director Derryl Yeager talks with guest-host Bo Walker about their 25th year of presenting &ldquo;Thriller&rdquo; to full capacity theaters. He discusses last year&rsquo;s challenges during the pandemic to keep his dance company working and how as a non-profit, his sponsors stepped up to help the company survive. Derryl reveals what their Holiday presentation will be and the incredible stage design and equipment being employed that will amaze audiences with a performance like they have never seen before.

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