The holiday season can be exciting, stressful, happy, and sad—all at the same time. Amid all those emotions, it can be difficult to remember to take a breath and appreciate...
If someone you know is affected by suicide, remember to be kind, non-judgmental, and open-hearted. Here are a few tips to help you create space for healing.
At approximately 4:00 p.m. today an unattended bag was noticed in an area of University of Utah Hospital. Emergency teams were notified and the Salt Lake Police Department Hazardous Devices...
Carbon monoxide (CO), sometimes referred to as the silent killer, causes more than 50,000 emergency department visits in the United States1 and at least 430 deaths each year.
Michael L. Good, MD, CEO of University of Utah Health, executive dean of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah, and the senior vice president...
Leaving the battlefield isn't always easy for members of the military. Even when they return home, some face an ongoing fight. We honor our veterans every year on November 11...
Meet Deedee Johnson, LCSW, a Psychiatric Program Specialist for the Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment (CAT) program at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI).
Surgeons and interventional cardiologists at University of Utah Health have performed their 1,000th transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive procedure used to treat aortic stenosis.
Scientists at University of Utah Health are generating clumps of human brain cells in a dish that resemble some features of a growing human brain. This innovation is improving brain...
After an amputation, some patients may feel pain in their residual limbs, known as phantom pain or stump pain. Describing your post-amputation pain can help your doctor accurately diagnose and...
A medida que los días se hacen más cortos y oscuros y la nieve empieza a caer, las personas empiezan a sentir menos energía, son menos productivas y empiezan a...
To address the mental health crisis throughout the U.S. and encourage people to take steps to support their mental health, the Ad Council announced plans for a wide-reaching and comprehensive...
As the days get shorter and darker, people begin to feel less energy, are less likely to be productive and begin to feel hopeless. These are common symptoms of SAD—a...
Es hora de volver los relojes hacia a tras, lo que significa una hora más de sueño. Oscurecerá antes, pero ganaremos una hora de luz por la mañana. Y aunque...
It's time to fall back, which means another hour of sleep. While the early evening sunset may be dreaded, most sleep experts and organizations are in favor of keeping standard...
The kids are back in school, travelers are once again boarding planes and indoor dinner parties are back. Still, for many, a return to “normal” hasn’t included a shift in...
Los profesionales de la salud mental han advertido que soportar un estrés extraordinario y unas circunstancias sin precedentes durante varios años tiene efectos duraderos. En el mundo actual, no faltan...
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Olivia I. Okereke, MD, MS, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital will present a Psychiatry Grand Rounds titled "Risk Factor Studies and Prevention...
If you're interested in starting a plant-based, research shows that a diet focused on whole grains, fruits, veggies, and lean proteins significantly lowers the risk of heart disease and many...
On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Helen S. Mayberg, MD, neurologist and professor of neurology, neurosurgery and neuroscience, will present a Psychiatry Grand Rounds titled "Next Generation Strategies to Refine and...
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), has released their coveted Digital Health Most Wired Survey results for the 2022 data collection period. University of Utah Health is proud...
Once a year, for 31 days, spooky becomes a societal norm. We willingly seek out fear each Halloween. It is, however, important to know the differences between a seasonal thrill...
