Zika, Pregnancy and Utah

The spread of the Zika virus has been making national headlines lately, and concerns are especially high for pregnant women. Why is this and what can be done to protect yourself, especially if you are pregnant? Zika virus belongs to the same family as yellow fever, West Nile, and other viruses often spread by mosquitoes. If an Aedes mosquito (not found in most of Utah https://www.cdc.gov/zika/vector/range.html) bites an infected person, the mosquito can become infected after a 2-day gestation period. Read More

Blue Green Algae In Utah Waters

Two days ago, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality closed Utah Lake, the Jordan River, and all related canals because of something called Blue-green Algae. Over 20 dogs have been exposed and shown signs of sickness, 100 dead ducks have been discovered, and at least 330 cases of human illness have been reported. Read More

Dr Morita At A New Clinic

Granger Medical Clinic is pleased to announce that our Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Denise Morita, has combined her practice locations and is now seeing all patients at the Granger Medical Parkway office. This will better allow her to serve your children by streamlining her practice and allowing her more time with patients. Read More

Welcome To Granger Dr. Couldwell!

Granger Medical Clinic is excited to welcome diabetes specialist Marie Couldwell, MD, to our Endocrinology team. Dr. Couldwell begins working with Granger Medical today, Monday, June 20. She will be seeing patients at the Granger Medical West Valley location in the Family Medicine offices at 3725 West 4100 South. Read More

Exercise and Hydration

Exercise and Hydration In the summer heat, we need to make sure we drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration.   Symptoms of dehydration may include the following: – dry mouth – thirst -tiredness – decreased urine output – dry skin – headache – constipation – dizziness   How much fluid… Read More

Mobile Mammobile Event

Granger Medical Riverton is proud to announce the return of the Mammobile by Mountain Medical. The Mammobile provides convenient mammogram screenings for our patients in the local community, and we are happy they are again providing us their expertise to benefit the women of West Valley. Read More

Staying Safe Outdoors with Summer Safety Tips

With school already a distant memory, it is time to once again re-acquaint ourselves with some of the potential hazards of the summer season. Keep your family safe this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Also, see Summer Safety Tips: Sun… Read More

Oriental Chicken Salad

Oriental Chicken Salad (adapted from Good Things Utah 6/25/15)   Salad Ingredients 1 lb. chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled; cut into bite size pieces 12 oz. broccoli slaw mix 12 oz. coleslaw mix 4 oz. snow peas or snap peas 1 red bell pepper, seeded and… Read More

Welcome, Dr. Richardson!

Granger Medical is excited to welcome Charles D. Richardson, MD, to the urgent care team. Dr. Richardson will begin working with Granger Medical Wednesday, June 1. He will be spreading his time between all four urgent care locations: Millcreek, Riverton, West Jordan and West Valley. Read More

Granger WV Spring Book Fair

The Granger Medical Center annual Spring Book Fair starts today at the West Valley location.  It will run through the rest of the week.   Come see a wide selection of books and other special gifts at 30 – 70% off retail. This is all happening at the West Entrance… Read More