University of Utah College of Health

07/02/2025

After 40 years in the mines, Joe Jensen began losing his hearing. A burst tumor and years of noise exposure made everyday life difficult. But getting help meant driving hours to Salt Lake
City—until he found the U’s Tele-Audiology Clinic for Rural Miners.

Now, Joe receives expert hearing aid care just minutes from home. “I’m taking an hour out of my day instead of a day out of my life,” Joe says.

Thanks to the clinic, he can hear again, drive a school bus, and keep farming livestock in retirement.

Your support brings care closer to home for miners like Joe.
Give here: https://donate.utah.edu/speech-language-hearing-clinic

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07/01/2025

After Graham lost his ability to speak at 18 months, his family discovered the specialized speech services he needed at the University’s Speech-Language Pathology Clinic. There, Graham learned how to communicate once again.

“To hear him say, ‘I want this, Mom,’ opened up our world,” shared Graham's mom, Melissa.

Support families like theirs by giving to the SLP Clinic today. Your gift helps more kids build the skills to speak, connect, and thrive.
Give today: https://donate.utah.edu/speech-language-hearing-clinic

06/23/2025

It was wonderful to see our Physical Therapy program, in partnership with Utah Tech, featured during President Randall's tour of Southern Utah.

This year, the tour celebrates the U’s 175th anniversary, traversing from Logan to St. George.

06/19/2025

Traci Thompson and Rebecca Davenport, from Health and Kinesiology, share how older adults can stay motivated to engage in regular exercise and physical activity.

Regular cardiovascular exercise and strength training are important in keeping the body healthy and maintaining independence, and knowing why you're doing it can help you stay motivated.

06/12/2025

Relaxing and enjoying nature aren't niceties—they're necessities. The research is clear. Humans need recreation. It's vital to recharge and refresh us, helping us balance our mental health:

https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/notes/2025/06/recreation-nature-cures-burnout

05/29/2025

"I think the major reason to lift weights is to keep your independence and keep being able to do all the things that people want to do."

Check out this article from KSL.com featuring faculty and students from the Department of Health & Kinesiology!

Here's a look at how older adults can stay motivated for regular exercise as well as some guidelines on why physical activity is important and what it should look like.

05/20/2025

Thank you, Dairy West! Your generous support of the Culinary Medicine program will make a big impact!

Empowering Students to Connect Food, Health and Community 🥛🍽️

We’re proud to support The University of Utah's Culinary Medicine Program with a $35,000 donation, helping expand hands-on learning for future health professionals.

Culinary Medicine brings students from across health sciences into the kitchen to explore how food impacts health—and thanks to our local dairy farm families, the program is growing stronger.

Our donation will:
1️⃣ Fund an additional teaching assistant to expand community cooking and nutrition classes
2️⃣ Upgrade equipment for more accessible learning in any space
3️⃣ Support students as they bring real-world nutrition education to communities across the region

As Jaclyn St. John, RDN, director of health promotions at Dairy West, shared:
“We aim to work with organizations providing educational opportunities for future professionals to ensure they understand why all foods are important—and recognize dairy is an important part of that."

We’re proud to help students and communities understand the essential role of dairy in healthy, balanced diets.

🔗 Learn more at: https://health.utah.edu/news/2025/05/dairy-west-donation-fuels-culinary-medicine-program-expansion

University of Utah College of Health

05/15/2025

The L.S. Skaggs Wellness Center has a new home!

Our wellness programs are finally united under one roof at Osher Center for Integrative Health at University of Utah in the Williams Building! Designed with natural light, calming spaces, and stunning views, this thoughtfully renovated space brings together the Resiliency Center, L.S. Skaggs Wellness Center, and PEAK Health and Fitness.

OCIH’s new space accommodates services that each of these departments offer, including multi-purpose studios for lectures and classes, uniquely designed soundproof rooms for health consults and massages, a medical gym, and office space.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZfLF70

05/05/2025

Special shout out to our outstanding students recognized at commencement:

Graduate Student Speaker: Anke Van Roy, a Belgian national from the Department of Health and Kinesiology. In 2021, she moved to the U.S. and started a PhD in the Lifespan Motor Neuroscience Lab under the supervision of Brad King, PhD. During her PhD program she obtained six awards as well as two graduate student fellowships. She made significant contributions introducing children— including those from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations—to motor learning, neuroscience and sleep research.

Undergraduate Student Speaker: Alex Aguirre, from the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. Alex has hands-on experience working with Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals, Real Monarchs, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Originally from San Francisco, he's currently an intern for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and will soon join the Indy 500. His passion is to make everyone love sports and entertainment as much as he does, creating fantastic memories for fans.

Outstanding Graduate Student: Audrey Cannon, from the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. She maintained a 4.0 GPA while actively contributed to research that impacts the future of athletic training. Working in the lab of Stephan Bodkin, PhD, she has been instrumental in examining variability in clinical treatment for patients following ACL reconstruction. She has worked as an athletic training student for USA Volleyball, as well as local high schools and the University of Utah Orthopedic Center, highlighting her ability to work at an elite level in sports medicine.

Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Tracie Yellowman Tso, from the Department of Health and Kinesiology. While maintaining a spot on the Dean's List, Tracie interned at the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, where she worked with Restoring Ancestral Winds to create and implement a culturally relevant domestic violence prevention and awareness program. She coordinated the Annual Native American Youth Conference, providing over 200 youth with mentorship workshops that focused on cultural heritage, leadership, and empowerment.

05/03/2025

We are so proud of Tracie, who is also a graduate of the College of Health!

Tracie Yellowman Tséyíníítsó is believed to be the first-ever Native student graduation speaker in the University of Utah's 175-year history. “I feel honored," she said of the distinction.

05/03/2025

Pure joy. Congratulations to the class of 2025! 🎓

04/29/2025

Jeff Rose, PhD, and his research team received a $3000 award from The University of Utah for the work they've done to establish guidelines for conduct research on homelessness:

https://attheu.utah.edu/announcements/u-applies-for-2026-carnegie-community-engagement-reclassification-hosts-community-showcase/