Utah’s declining case trends indicate that we may be seeing a leveling off of positive tests in our state. Our real-time reproductive number is currently tracking below one—a critical level...
We recognize racism as a public health crisis and believe anti-Black racism is one major cause of health disparities that we observe in our society. U of U Health has...
We have seen a few days of decreased new coronavirus cases—although our transmission rate continues to be high. Hospitalizations across the state continue to rise, but county-level data suggests that...
In recent weeks, the legacy of racism in the United States has been at the forefront of the national consciousness. We must commit to using this moment in time to...
Our state has seen a steady rise in both the seven-day average of daily COVID positive cases and subsequent hospitalizations. Time delays in the different measures of this pandemic—patients with...
We are living through a period of increased emotional strain and mental health disruptions. Providers note an increase in reports of stress, anxiety, fear, and suicidal thoughts even among people...
Current averages indicate that more Utahns are testing positive for coronavirus every day, with about 12,000 active cases across the state. Hospitalization of COVID-19 patients continues to rise in Utah...
The challenge we face begins with culture change and requires more than merely being non-racist. Our daily behaviors need to mirror our anti-racist aspirations.
Maia Hightower, MD, MPH, MBA, recently shared her personal and family experience with racism and the sense of hope, unity, and meaningful change she has about the future.
A new front in our fight against COVID-19 is protecting individuals who tend to be at highest risk for contracting the coronavirus. Comparing health, fitness, and age among groups living...
The challenges and risks providers face on the COVID-19 frontline only deepen their commitment to health care. Three providers share their stories of caring for patients during the crisis and...
As the weather slowly but surely warms, I have been thinking about spring and the story it tells us about growth and renewal. Challenges may slow our growth for a...
