May 2008 A new R.N. training program is designed to give University Health Care employees a chance to get their education while working. The program is a partnership among University Hospitals & Clinics, Salt Lake Community College, and the University's College of Nursing.
Apr 2008 Elizabeth Sanders, 25, and her baby, Scarlett, underwent Utah's first EXIT procedure in January. The complex procedure, performed in
Utah for the first time at University Hospital, involved faculty and staff from several clinical departments, as well as physicians and staff from three other
hospitals. The U's new Fetal Therapy Program is designed to improve care for babies with birth defects, genetic conditions, and other problems associated with complicated pregnancies.
Feb 2008 The Future of Blood and Marrow Transplant: New technique boosts survival rate from 2.5 to 10 years
Dec 2007 The U's 2,000th Kidney Transplant: A Sister Gives Life, Hope to Younger Brother
Nov 2007 U Recognizes AirMed Achievement at Dedication Ceremony for New Helipad
Sep 2007 In a few heart beats - a five- to ten-second
breath hold - the Definition Dual Source
Computed Tomography (CT) scanner can capture
a three-dimensional image of the heart.
Aug 2007 Hospital completes 5 Eccles - the first phase of
its ambitious expansion project
May 2007 The Critical Care Nursing Internship program at University Hospital teaches nurses about taking care of higher acuity patients and eases them into a job.
Feb 2007 Clinical Neuroscience Center Will Focus on
Comprehensive Care and Research
Dec 2006 Hospital Employees Work
for a Smooth ExpansionThe project will add private
patient beds and more clinical
space, transform the approach to
the hospital, and create a new
lobby filled with updated amenities.
