News Grant Funding to Aid Utah Veteran Direct Care ProfessionalsIn Utah, Direct Care Professionals (DCPs) serving Veterans can now receive professional support for their services. DCPs are receiving support from the Salt Lake VA Medical Center’s SEARCH project. The project, with the help of… Read More VA’s New Surgery Initiative Set to Reduce Post-Surgery ComplicationsThe VA has introduced a new surgery initiative that has already decreased patient deaths. The initiative is called the Surgical Pause. It’s a risk analysis index to test patients for frailty. This initiative helps surgeons… Read More Spring Forward as Daylight Savings BeginsBeginning at two in the morning on March 10, you can move your clocks one hour forward as Daylight Savings Time (DST) begins across the country. As one of the first signs of Spring, you’ll… Read More AARP Facebook Group Helps Direct Care Professionals Connect OnlineOver the last ten years, the power of social media has influenced everyone’s lives in a multitude of ways. It’s allowed us to connect not only across the country, but the globe. This includes communities… Read More PremierFMS Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness MonthIt’s March and PremierFMS is celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). DDAM has been around since 1987. President Reagan dedicated the month to building awareness for individuals with disabilities. The National Association of Councils on… Read More PremierFMS Celebrates Older Americans Month in MayMay is right around the corner and PremierFMS is looking forward to celebrating Older Americans Month (OAM). OAM is organized each year by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). During the month, the ACL shares… Read More PremierFMS Utah Moving to New Location at Trolley Corners BuildingWe are excited to announce the opening of our new office space for PremierFMS Utah in April 2024. PremierFMS will be moving to the Trolley Corners building. The new location, closer to downtown Salt Lake… Read More CDC Respiratory Disease Update and How to Protect YourselfThe CDC released its respiratory disease season update earlier this month. It provides updates on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV activity across the country compared to this time last year. The CDC notes that respiratory disease… Read More VA to Prioritize Prescriptions During Holiday SeasonAny mail order during the holiday season can be a hassle. The VA plans to ensure all Veterans receive their medications on time. If delays are expected, special arrangements can be made. The VA uses… Read More CDC Issues Winter ChecklistWinter is upon us and that means cold weather and heavy storms. To help you stay prepared for the harsh conditions, the CDC offers some winter tips for your home, vehicle, emergencies, and outdoor precautions.… Read More Wisconsin DHS, UW-Green Bay Launch WisCaregiver Career CDCP ProgramThe Wisconsin DHS and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay recently launched the WisCaregiver Career CDCP Program. The program trains students to become a Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP). The program, launched earlier this year, is… Read More WBPDD Releases 2021-23 Biennial ReportIn November, the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD) released its report for 2021 to 2023. It covers projects the board is working on and accomplishments they’ve made in the community. The report… Read More LCPD 101 and How They Can Help YouWhat is the LCPD? The Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities (LCPD) is a non-profit organization. It represents people with disabilities in the state legislature. The LCPD allows anyone to advocate for changes to improve… Read More Utah’s Efforts to Help Families of Individuals with DisabilitiesThis summer, Utah lawmakers worked to make life easier for families caring for loved ones with disabilities. As many families struggle to find help outside their own relatives, parents have become the main caregivers. This… Read More CDC Reminders for COVID-19 and Flu VaccinesAs cold and flu-season gears up, the CDC has issued reminders to receive your COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. COVID-19 It is recommended by the CDC to receive an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine for anyone five and… Read More AARP Releases 2023 LTSS State ScorecardAARP recently released its 2023 Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard. The Scorecard helps create interest and investment in LTSS by effectively measuring each state’s supports and services. It also identifies areas of improvement… Read More Featured Stories