Emily Ashcraft, KSL

Articles by Emily Ashcraft, KSL

Doctors, health officials urge measles vaccine as cases linger and school is starting - KSL.com

Health August 14, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY Utah health experts and pediatricians are urging measles vaccinations as school is beginning and cases are continuing to be diagnosed each week in Utah. Dr. T.W. Jones, a pediatric diοΏ½...

New drug to treat one of the deadliest cancers is 'the real deal,' oncologist says - KSL.com

Health August 13, 2026

MURRAY Dr. Mark Lewis said in the field of gastrointestinal oncology, progress can take years, or decades, but this most recent breakthrough is the biggest he has seen in his career. He called it "tοΏ½...

Utah reports 48 cyclospora cases, all but 5 could be tied to travel - KSL.com

Health August 5, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that Utah has had 48 reported cases of cyclospora since May 1. Of those sick individuals, 31 reported traveling outside tοΏ½...

'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah - KSL.com

Health July 20, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY A statewide measles outbreak that infected over 700 Utahns the past year seems to be coming to an end, with just six new infections reported in the last three weeks. The Utah DepartmeοΏ½...

Brain implant that stops seizures is life-changing for some epilepsy patients - KSL.com

Health July 12, 2026

MURRAY Whitney Wilkinson was diagnosed with epilepsy at 12 years old, and throughout her life she has tried many different medications, treatments and surgeries. Just five years ago, she got a treatmοΏ½...

Utah measles cases decreased over past 3 weeks, but 'doesn't mean things are done' - KSL.com

Health April 26, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY Over the last three weeks, Utah has seen a consistent drop in measles cases. This decrease can be seen in the number of reported cases, exposure locations and in wastewater testing. οΏ½...

Utah health department reports 54 recent measles cases as outbreak continues - KSL.com

Health January 30, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY Utah is already reporting 42 measles cases this year, for a total of 237 cases during the current outbreak. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services updated its measles statisοΏ½...

RSV vaccination push made a huge difference for Utah's kids, Intermountain Health says - KSL.com

Health January 16, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY Dr. Per Gesteland said he can see a difference in how many infants are being admitted to Primary Children's Hospital with RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, in the last two years due toοΏ½...