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Going “keto”—following a strict high-fat, low-carb diet—can help people struggling to lose weight, and has been recommended for a variety of conditions, including obesity and diabetes. But eating that way...
The burn unit at University of Utah Health is a high-stress, life-or-death place. As a surgical tech for the last 35 years, Randy Leiphardt goes the extra mile to help...
A new study shows a sharp rise in rates of cognitive disability within the U.S. over the past decade. Adults under the age of 40 experienced the greatest increase in...
National recognition for quality care and fostering joy at work, white coat ceremony for incoming pharmacy students, Youth Crisis Center opens, new system leaders announced, and more September highlights.
Use of medical cannabis has been on the rise since it first became available to Utah patients in 2020. A medical cannabis card, which can be prescribed for difficult-to-treat conditions...
Federally funded basic research at the University of Utah laid the groundwork for a new HIV-prevention drug now approved for clinical use—demonstrating how curiosity-driven science delivers real-world impact.
A new survey of people in Utah’s medical cannabis program reveals why some patients turn to unregulated cannabis for treatment, providing a first step toward reducing barriers to safer, legal...
What if every patient had a clear path to the right care? Discover how we’re reimagining access to make every patient journey easier, faster, and more connected across our system.
“I love working with kids because I feel like I’m still a little bit of a kid myself,” says Eleni Miller, pediatrician at University of Utah Health. When her little...
When patients are facing mental health challenges, primary care providers are not on their own. Embedded social workers offer same-day support, helping patients thrive and providers focus on whole-person care.
For Brady Hansard, sitting still is never an option. From transporting patients to training new team members, Brady spends his life in motion. Driven by a childlike curiosity, he’s intrigued...
Collectively, we are adopting a system mindset. While local responsibilities differ—team to team, mission to mission—aligning around shared system-level goals gives us common purpose and direction.
