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Healthy Living in Provo

Provo’s pastoral, mountain setting provides natural motivation for staying fit and healthy, so it's no wonder health care plays a prominent role in Provo's quality of life. Utah Valley Regional Medical Center cares for Provo residents with comprehensive services including the Utah Valley Heart Center, cancer care and the Utah Valley Rehabilitation Center. In addition to its standing as one of Provo’s largest employers, the center has more than 450 volunteers offering their services each year... Read More »

Provo Ranked Second Best Housing Market

Despite the recent housing slump, BusinessWeek ranked the Provo/Odem market the country's second best for the third quarter of 2007. According to the Utah County Association of Realtors, home sales are up significantly since the end of 2007. The trend is slightly weaker for condos, and upscale home sales remain slow. In May 2008, the median home price in Utah Valley, which includes Provo, was $218,000. The market is rewarding patient homeowners who price homes well, association president... Read More »

BYU Leads Provo's Educational Excellence

Provo, home of Brigham Young University, is well-known for placing a high priority on faith and family. So it's no surprise that education comes hand in hand. BYU takes a holistic approach to higher education. The university “seeks to develop students of faith, intellect and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and to serve others throughout their lives,” according to their Web site. The university, which employs 5,100 and has 12,000 students, boasts national... Read More »