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News and stories from Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the Mountain West's premier institution for mental health research, training, and care.
Updates from the NCI-designated research facility and hospital committed to cancer treatment, education, prevention, and care.
The official blog of University of Utah Health creates consumer-friendly, fact-based information for healthy living, wellness, nutrition, exercise, and more.
Voices and perspectives from leaders across U of U Health's hospitals, schools, colleges, libraries, academic departments, and divisions.
Updates from the largest eye care center in the Mountain West, with 11 locations offering leading-edge treatment and robust patient support.
Press releases, announcements, news articles, and other regular updates from University of Utah Health's Public Affairs and Media Relations team.
An internal communications platform, Pulse delivers timely content and employee engagement to more than 20,000 U of U Health team members.
Honest conversations with medical experts about health advice, well-being research, and other news you can use to lead a happier life.
In-depth articles that reflect U of U Health's collaborative DNA, rich clinical environment, and transformative approach to science and medicine.
Cultivating dialogue and sparking conversations that address some of the most impossible problems facing health care today.
Research
Michelle Litchman, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing at U of U Health, works at the unique intersection of diabetes, digital health technology, and health disparities to understand the needs of people...
Research
The University of Utah's largest off-campus medical facility commemorates a decade of caring for patients.
Clinical
Salt Lake City, UT — (ReleaseWire) — 02/08/2022 — There is new hope for children in Utah and throughout the Intermountain West who suffer from seizures or have brain tumors thanks to innovative care at Intermountai...
Clinical, Research
Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) at the University of Utah was designated a Center of Excellence and member of the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), a consortium of leading academic medical centers ...
Research
Pregnant individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are about 40% more likely to develop serious complications or die during pregnancy than those who aren’t infected with the virus
Education, Clinical, Research
Researchers have linked patient genetics to different rates of disease progression and vision loss in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), identifying groups of patients that reach late-stage disease first.
Emergency Medicine is the newest department at University of Utah’s Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.
Education, Clinical
Dr. Rose provides comprehensive ophthalmology services, with special expertise in urgent eye care due to eye trauma and in the medical management of glaucoma, uveitis, cataracts, dry eyes, eye infections, diabetic eye di...
Clinical
In recent weeks, University of Utah AirMed helicopter crews have encountered two separate incidents of what are referred to as ‘laser strikes,’ where an individual or individuals on the ground purposefully point a la...
Research
For the first time, University of Utah Health scientists have shown that artificial intelligence could lead to better ways to predict the onset and course of cardiovascular disease.
Research
University of Utah Health scientists are testing a new contraceptive gel for men. Based on preliminary research , the scientists believe the hormonal gel decreases a man’s sperm production––reducing his chances of ...
Research
U of U Health Department of Neurosurgery hosts pediatric neurosurgery conference
Research
With an impressive portfolio of impactful science and major awards, and a steady rise in grant funding, fiscal year 2022 is highlighting what we already know: University of Utah Health research is world-class.
Clinical
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) released its Community Crisis Intervention Annual Report for 2021, showing the demand for mental health crisis services reached record heights over the past year. This includes...
Research
A study finds that adverse birth outcomes in children conceived through medically assisted reproduction)—including techniques such as IVF treatment, artificial insemination, and fertility-enhancing drugs—are unlikely...
Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health welcome Amit Maity, MD, PhD, who will serve as professor and chair of the department of radiation oncology for the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at Universi...
Clinical, Education
Researchers studying age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have clarified what constitutes genetic risk or protection for the blinding disease, showing that certain forms of protection amount to an “ace in the hole”...
Research
Utah scientists are exploring how aging is influenced by the cumulative effects of the lifelong effects of environment, diet, and lifestyle on the body.
Research
A new collaborative effort aims to bring researchers and practitioners together to explore the connection between nature and human health.
Research
Even though COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in the U.S., it is still difficult for some people to get vaccinated. U of U Health scientists examined strategies to minimize inequity in COVID-19 vaccine access.
Clinical
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Intermountain Area in partnership with University of Utah Health are pleased to announce the grand opening of the Newborn Intensive Care Ronald McDonald Family Room at Univer...
Cuando el COVID-19 hizo estragos en Manny Arocha, la ciencia y la medicina en Universidad de Utah se unieron junto a la familia y la fe, para luchar por salvar su vida.
An early morning shift change in a COVID-19 unit at University Hospital captures the compassion and exhaustion of staff keeping patients alive during a global pandemic.
Two survivors, two wheels, and a determination to reclaim life illustrate this story of stroke rehabilitation—and the unique connection between provider and patient.
At the heart of the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital lies a dedication to helping patients discover their resilience and regain their lives after traumatic spinal cord injuries.
Anna Gallegos wanted to change the world. She found a way to do it by helping refugees start new lives and navigate the health care system here in Utah.
In December 2020, five University of Utah Health frontline health care workers received the first COVID-19 vaccine in the state of Utah—changing the course of the yearlong pandemic.
University of Utah Health scientists are following nature’s lead to create new ways for treating and preventing disease while discovering and developing new drugs.
Unit on the Brink: Voices of the COVID Frontline is a multi-part Clinical podcast series that shares the raw stories of University Hospital workers as they hold the line against COVID-19.
On March 13, 2020, Clement Chow found himself on the leading edge of a tidal wave as one of the first COVID-19 cases in Utah. "I will fight COVID-19 with information," he promised.
Researchers at University of Utah Health tackle population-sized problems—then follow through to ensure that their efforts add up to substantial impacts on public health.
For every person in the US who dies of suicide, twice as many die in Utah. And suicide is the leading cause of death among Utah's teens. Can we curb this startling trend? Can we afford not to?
In fewer than 25 years, opioid addiction has led to more than 450,000 overdose deaths. Each one is an individual tragedy—taken together, they represent a staggering social epidemic.
While we create better treatments and search for a cure for diabetes, affected communities deserve better resources to understand prediabetes and delay or prevent the full-blown disease.
America’s traditional health system, which is centered in urban & suburban areas, isn't designed for the 20% of Americans residing in rural regions. Fixing that requires long-term work.
The scientific laboratory is the traditional birthplace of new ideas. But translating those discoveries to interventions that support human health requires extra effort.
Burn survivors and those who care for them at U of U Health Burn Center share a fundamental truth few others know. This immersive feature dives in to fire, faith, healing, and victory.
High-impact discoveries are transforming how we think about the causes of diabetes and solutions to combat the disease. These advances could hardly come at a better time.
From humble origins in 1905 to new construction today, the evolution of U of U Health continues with fundamental research, innovative education, and cutting-edge patient care.