Nov 2009 Heart disease remains the leading killer in Utah, yet there is a nationwide shortage of general cardiologists, especially in rural areas. Sending cardiologists to community clinics throughout the region, as opposed to requiring patients to find their way to University Hospital, is part of a concerted effort to expand patient accessibility to the U's specialists.
Sep 2009 As the ribbon was cut for the new patient care pavilion, employees, donors, and community members celebrated much more than the completion of a building. After $200 million and eight years, University of Utah Health Care had transformed its flagship hospital into a facility as inspiring as the clinical expertise of its staff. The mood was both emotional and festive as hundreds of people walked throught he front doors for the first time and experienced what truly is a new era of patient care.
Jul 2009 With President Barack Obama's recent easing of funding restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, and the support of key longtime supporters of stem cell research, such as Utah's senior U.S. senator, Orrin G. Hatch, the University of Utah is poised to make its mark in cell therapy and regenerative medicine.
May 2009 Chief Nursing Officer Margaret Pearce lauds a year of 'huge strides' and a team of the 'best nurses in the country'.
Apr 2009 April 18 marked the end of HUCs, pharmacists, and others trying to decipher a provider's handwriting. On that day, Burn Trauma ICU piloted the long-anticipated computerized provider order entry (CPOE), which will "go live" in all other inpatient areas on May 2.
Mar 2009 Inpatient unit champions tear down barriers to an exceptional patient experience.
Jan 2009 It seems the crane has become a permanent fixture and unofficial symbol of a decade of unprecedented expansion. After reading this issue of Pulse, you'll realize that the crane won't be leaving campus for another decade...or even two.
Nov 2008 During an October clinic visit, Tina Legarreta bantered back and forth with Erin Davis, R.N., Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) coordinator, and Craig H. Selzman, M.D., professor of surgery. The appointment's lighthearted tone made it difficult to imagine just two months prior this vibrant woman was in hospice care and given only hours to live.
Sep 2008 Emergency Preparedness Forums help staff ensure their families are well prepared in the event of a major disaster.
Jun 2008 In our first green issue of Pulse, we've highlighted a few institutional commitments to sustainability as well some initiatives started by dedicated and passionate students, employees, and faculty members.
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.
