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  • 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.
  • Mar 2008
    Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Silent Killer
  • 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.