One colonoscopy changed Jody Hilton’s life, uncovering a massive precancerous polyp and giving her the chance to heal, return to what she loves, and embrace life again.
Jana Ward, a trail runner, engineer, program manager, wife, and mother of two, knows what it means to face a mountain, both literally and figuratively. Before her diagnosis, Jana ran...
When Dustin Godnick was a teenager, he was in a life-changing car accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Today, 26 years later, Godnick is the defending champion...
After living with an enlarged prostate (BPH) for 10 years, Utah patient Steve Howlett found lasting relief through HoLEP surgery at U of U Health, improving his quality of life.
After Years of Back Pain, Retired Flight Medic and Law Enforcement Officer Finally Finds Some Relief Kevin McLeod has always been active—both in and out of his work. He trained...
When Ben Welker started struggling to breathe during the races he loved, his family knew something wasn’t right. A diagnosis of pectus excavatum led them to University of Utah Health...
For years, Hadleigh Johnston struggled to breathe, sing, and keep up with her peers. After finally receiving a diagnosis of pectus excavatum, a life-changing surgery helped her find her voice...
Brent Schneider has been dancing for most of his life. Before becoming a faculty member in the Department of Modern Dance in the early nineties, he performed with Repertory Dance...
Running has always been a central part of Caden Bybee’s life. Caden had been dealing with persistent hip pain. Initially, he pushed through it, assuming it was temporary. However, the...
Alyssa Boyd has always loved horses. A true cowgirl in every sense, she was born and raised on her family’s cattle ranch in Elko, Nevada—a ranch that has been in...
After receiving a life-changing spina bifida diagnosis at 20 weeks, Maddi Vance chose a groundbreaking fetal surgery to give her baby girl the best possible start. Despite a challenging pregnancy...
When persistent migraines and hearing loss led to a shocking brain tumor diagnosis, Mischelle Colby turned to University of Utah Health for answers—and expert care. This powerful patient story follows...
A Utah man was inspired to donate a kidney after watching his wife give one to her mother. David Garey, just 24 years old, donated to an anonymous recipient through...
After losing much of her hearing as a toddler, four-year-old Stella Chugg received cochlear implants that are transforming her ability to hear, speak, and experience the world around her. With...
After 25 years of essential tremor, Joyce Clifton regained steady hands thanks to focused ultrasound at University of Utah Health. The incisionless treatment restored her ability to write, bake, and...
While feeling relentless chest pressure that stole his breath, 28-year-old Chris Soto, feared something was terribly wrong. After months without answers, he discovered the true cause: a severe case of...
After years of debilitating bladder pain and unsuccessful treatments, Keeley Hellberg found lasting relief through a colon pouch procedure at University of Utah Health. The complex surgery eliminated her constant...
Alix Crittenden’s life changed suddenly with a brain tumor diagnosis. At University of Utah Health and Huntsman Cancer Institute, she found specialized care that helped her continue living fully and...
For Michael Chandler, becoming a patient relations specialist at Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital felt like a perfect opportunity. His connection to Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital is deeply personal. His mom...
University of Utah alum, Esti, found hope and purpose through Huntsman Mental Health Institute’s Intensive Outpatient Program. After overcoming a challenging mental health journey, Esti is thriving—returning to school for...
