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...
After struggling for years with severe OCD, Jorun Christianson found hope through deep brain stimulation at University of Utah Health. This innovative treatment transformed his life, allowing him to reconnect...
Hannah Britton was involved in a severe car accident that resulted in the tragic death of her boyfriend, Broc, and left her with multiple life-threatening injuries, including 23 broken bones...
Linda Smith and her husband, Lee Shuster, started attending Peak fitness classes in 1999. Decades later, they're still enjoying what Peak Health & Wellness has to offer.
When Linda experienced an ischemic stroke, her small-town hospital's partnership with University of Utah Health's telestroke program provided critical, timely care. With expert evaluation and rapid treatment, Linda not only...
After the devastating loss of her daughter, Emily Scott found hope and healing through the personalized care and support of the Pregnancy After Loss Program at University of Utah Health...
Tiffany Fonohema, an active Utah resident, became a quadruple amputee after a severe pneumonia in 2017. Despite losing her arms and legs, she received prosthetics and worked hard to regain...
Kim Kolstad was 41 years old when she was first introduced to adaptive sports. Kolstad was born with arthrogryposis, a rare condition that affects your muscles and joints. Kolstad uses...
Heather Miller's St. Patrick's Day took an unfortunate turn when she tripped during a neighborhood game, resulting in a broken arm and dislocated wrist. Follow her journey with University of...
Michael Martinez, a former mountain biker and bodybuilder, faced a life-changing diagnosis when he discovered he had a metastatic brain tumor originating from kidney cancer. With the support of U...
Mary Brickey, an artist, teacher, and mother, faced a life-altering motorcycle accident in October 2022, resulting in the loss of her leg. Despite the severe injury, multiple surgeries, and six...