University of Utah Health

09/29/2025

09/29/2025

We’re proud to stand alongside usbiathlon as they unveil their new logo and refreshed brand—a symbol of strength, precision, and resilience.

As the Official Healthcare Provider of the usbiathlon, University of Utah Health is honored to support these world-class athletes every step of the way to the upcoming games in Italy.

Behind the scenes, Dr. Brett Toresdahl, Team Physician and Director of Research for the Division of Sports Medicine, and Annika Pasch, our dedicated athletic trainer, are helping keep the team healthy, strong, and ready for the podium.

09/28/2025

We are saddened by the death of medical pioneer and global faith leader Russell M. Nelson.

Nelson passed away on Saturday. At the time of his death, he was serving as the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was the oldest leader in the institution’s history. A recognized trailblazer in heart surgery, Nelson was an alum of the U and led the school’s cardiothoracic program for nearly 20 years.

“President Nelson’s remarkable journey, from U alum to pioneering heart surgeon to global faith leader, reflects a life of innovation, compassion, and devotion. His influence and discipleship are woven into the history of our university, the lives of many of our students, and people across the globe.”

📰 https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/honoring-medical-trailblazer-and-global-faith-leader-russell-m-nelson/

09/25/2025

This season, UtahPresents, the Resiliency Center, and the Center for Health Ethics, Arts, and Humanities will present an evening of storytelling with the eighth installment of Healthcare Stories at Kingsbury Hall.

This year’s theme is “Together.” Together is the way that we get things done. The spoken and unspoken ways that we depend on each other. This year’s healthcare stories might be about taking on complex challenges as a community, the ripples that spread from a single conversation or event to create waves, seeing the good in each other when we can’t see it in ourselves, or how we witness and celebrate defining moments of what it means to be human.

A call for stories is active now. Clinicians, patients, family members, staff, faculty and students are encouraged to submit their stories reflecting on the theme “Together” in the context of health and healthcare. https://bit.ly/4nlJCZi

Listen to and find information about Health Care Stories: a Resiliency Center and the Center for Health Ethics, Arts, and Humanities initiative.

09/19/2025

Ticks can carry serious illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. These tiny pests thrive in grassy, wooded, and brushy areas—and even your backyard.

✅ Protect yourself:
Wear long sleeves and pants
Use EPA-approved repellents
Do daily tick checks—especially behind ears, knees, and scalp
Shower after outdoor activities
Treat pets with vet-approved tick prevention
If you find a tick, remove it promptly and watch for symptoms like fever, rash, or fatigue.

Stay tick-aware and enjoy the outdoors safely!

09/18/2025

💙 Every heartbeat tells a story. The McComber family’s journey through open-heart surgery shows the power of care, compassion, and community.

Join us at the Heart & Stroke Walk on September 20th to honor stories like theirs and support stronger, healthier hearts. https://bit.ly/3Is93ZQ

University of Utah Department of Surgery

Nurse shares her journey as caregiver during her husband’s open-heart surgery, highlighting support, cardiac rehab, and caregiver self-care.

09/17/2025

University of Utah Health has once again been named a Top 10 Performer in the 2025 Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking — placing #8 out of 1,220 academic medical centers nationwide!

We're proud to be recognized for our commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. This legacy is built by our incredible teams who continue to raise the bar in safety, efficiency, and compassion.

Plus, we ranked #4 nationally in Ambulatory Care — marking 11 consecutive years in the top 10!

🔗 https://bit.ly/47OOMIo

09/16/2025

🔥 Hot oil burns can happen in seconds—and they hurt for days. Whether you're frying, sautéing, or deep-frying, cooking with oil poses serious burn risks. Splattering oil can cause painful scalds, often requiring medical attention.

✅ Use a splatter guard
✅ Never leave hot oil unattended
✅ Wear long sleeves and oven mitts
✅ Cool burns with cool (not cold) water—never use ice or butter

Stay safe in the kitchen. Prevention is the best protection.

University of Utah Burn Center

09/15/2025

Music, poetry, and whole-person care help William Holt navigate life with ALS. Learn how 's ALS Clinic supports patients with compassion and teamwork.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4piKWxp

09/13/2025

09/12/2025

Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku, endocrine surgeon and surgery chair, in the OR at University of Utah Hospital - where world-renowned teams treat patients using the latest surgical techniques and technology.

University of Utah Department of Surgery

09/12/2025

Inflammatory bowel disease affects 3M Americans—and can lead to deadly blood clots. New research reveals why clotting malfunctions in IBD and identifies a drug that could fix it.

🔗 https://bit.ly/46nnwyf