After a devastating farm accident nearly cost him his hand, Idaho farmer Tanner Harper turned to specialists at U of U Health for life-changing reconstructive surgery—and a second chance at...
After years of mysterious symptoms, Tracy Zappala’s recovery showcases the extraordinary teamwork at University of Utah Health. Diagnosed with a blocked carotid artery affecting her brain, a multidisciplinary team used...
After years of battling cystic fibrosis and watching life from the sidelines, Dedra’s double lung transplant at University of Utah Health gave her a second chance to breathe freely—and live...
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at just 50 years old, Tammy Corrigan turned to exercise to help manage her symptoms. With the support of University of Utah Health and...
In July 2024, Jorgen Paulsen was out with friends on the weekend and decided to head home early. He said goodnight and hopped on an electric scooter just blocks away...
Back to Adventure with a Better Quality of Life, Maureen Norwood's Journey to Regaining Mobility After Hip Surgery, an avid skier accustomed to Utah’s fluffy snow, found herself facing a...
After 11 years of lidocaine patches, physical therapy, and cortisone injections, Lavine made an appointment with Jeremy Gililland, MD, at University Orthopaedic Center.
Andrew Pintar has been playing baseball for as long as he can remember. From the very beginning, his goal was to play professionally. “Some may laugh at it, but it...
Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Youth Residential Treatment program helped Jenna, a high school student facing depression and anxiety, regain her confidence and resilience. Through supportive care, group activities, and personalized...
Discover Norman Long's extraordinary kidney transplant journey, made possible by a long-lost relative and the Paired Kidney Exchange Program at University of Utah Health. Learn how living donors and innovative...
Gale Devisser, an artist known for her wire tree sculptures, faced a setback due to severe arthritis in her thumb. After years of managing the pain through cortisone shots and...
Annie enrolled in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to help her manage her complex relationship with food. She was then diagnosed with a large tumor in her chest. Her work...
Kil's inspiring journey highlights the power of organ donation and the exceptional care provided by University of Utah Health. After being diagnosed with interstitial lung disease, Kil faced a life-changing...
In January 2023, Brent Beardall experienced a life-changing airplane accident that set him on a challenging path to recovery. Join us as we share Brent's inspiring journey at Neilsen Rehabilitation...
In Summer 2023, John Lesny Drake was attending Cadet Troop Leader Training with the U.S. Army Reserve at Fort Bliss, Texas. Having a few days off, John joined friends at...
Last year Mindy Torman's adventures had to take a back seat after she suffered from a bad episode of vertigo, something she had never experienced before.
Cody Harris has suffered from severe depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder since he was seven years old. When effective treatment options seemed to be running out, Harris’...
In 2006, Steve Pitkin suffered a serious heart attack while hiking above Salt Lake City with his daughter. The main artery in Pitkin’s heart was completely blocked, leaving 70% of...
After experiencing the heartbreaking loss of her first baby, Nicole Atzeni found hope and personalized care through the Pregnancy After Loss Program at University of Utah Health. With the support...
Larry Pincus, a 68-year-old avid skier, broke his wrist just days before a long-anticipated ski trip to Alaska. Thanks to the coordinated care Snowbird Clinic and the Injury Clinic at...
For her entire life, Jenny Livingston has lived with the devastating effects of cystic fibrosis, which used to send her to the hospital three to four times each year. However...
Retired fire captain Shawn M. Graves celebrates the 8-year anniversary of his life-saving double lung transplant at University of Utah Health. Graves, who was diagnosed with COPD, credits his transplant...
