Stroke Care in Utah
Prevalence, Prevention and Policy
by Tricia Jack, CPPA Research Associate
Almost four thousand Utahns die from heart disease and stroke every year, yet two thirds of those never make it to the hospital, despite the fact that receiving treatment within the first three hours of an attack can dramatically improve the outcomes. The average annual charges for hospitalization and emergency room visits in Utah are $47 million, most of which is paid from Medicare funds. Who is at risk? What is being done in Utah to improve these figures? What can policymakers do to help?
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A Summary of Utah’s College-Bound Students’ Test Scores
Part 1: ACT Score Analysis
by Janice Houston, CPPA Sr. Research Analyst
How well are our students preparing for college? How do our students that plan on obtaining a four year degree compare with their national counterparts? How do minority students in Utah perform on the ACT? This article, the first of four, takes an in-depth look at the 2007 results of the ACT for Utah with a focus on the math section.
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Concurrent Enrollment in Utah
Executive Summary
by Jennifer Robinson and Tricia Jack, CPPA Research Associates
The growing number of concurrent enrollment programs across the nation demonstrates the popularity of students earning college credits while in high school. Utah has certainly been part of the trend. As concurrent enrollment gains popularity there are rising concerns about access and quality of the programs.
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"...and Housing for All."
Utah Intergovernmental Roundtable, Annual Summit
The Utah Intergovernmental Roundtable Annual Summit takes place on Thursday, October 18, 2007 from 8:00am to 2:00pm at the Energy Solutions Arena, VIP Room. This year's summit focuses on affordable housing.
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