“First and foremost, these are the two-best hospitals in the world,” Navy Veteran, Vernique Lynn said of the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center and University of Utah Hospital.
Dr. Craig Selzman, Chair of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, is the 2019 recipient of the Outstanding Clinical Leadership Award, University of Utah Health Affiliate Network. Dr. Selzman understands that...
No offense to his wife, Deidra, who weighs the same as she did when they started dating in ninth grade and who competes in cross-country skiing races same as him...
In March, 270 providers at University of Utah Health scored in the top 10% nationwide for patient satisfaction. Three of our doctors in Cardiothoracic Surgery received this honor: Dr. Jason...
We are pleased to announce that Dr. John Ward, the Margaret A. Amundsen Endowed Professor of Medicine, has accepted the positions of Interim Senior Director of Clinical Affairs and Interim...
University of Utah Health has become well-known for its focus on and expertise in delivering value in health care. Many training programs are developing curricula for their residents and fellows...
Recovering a failing heart is not science fiction. The seventh annual Utah Cardiac Recovery Symposium (U-CARS) will explore the latest research and treatments available to recover and regenerate heart tissue...
In early 2018, the University of Utah Health Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery was awarded the Edwards Every Heartbeat Matters grant through the Thoracic Surgery Foundation. The receipt of this grant...
This podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the...
People may not realize lung cancer is the second most common cancer in people. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined.
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. The American...
Tracee Bessinger thought it was a little strange when one day she ran out of breath walking from her bedroom to her bathroom. She figured maybe she was just out...
It had been years since avid golfer Curtis Watkins was able to play a round of his favorite sport. He still got to spend time out on the course, but...
United Business Media (UBM) will honor Robert Jarvik, MD, for Lifetime Achievement during the Medical Design Excellence Awards ceremony at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East on June 12 in...
When Thomas Varghese relocated from Seattle to take a job at the University of Utah, his colleagues warned him he wouldn’t make much use of his expertise in lung cancer...
John Stringham, MD, recently joined Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) and the University of Utah from University of Virginia Health System. A cardiothoracic surgeon, he specializes in lung transplant surgery and...
Ashley Biehl was 26 when she had a heart attack. It sounds unbelievable, but heart disease can happen to anyone—at any age. Don't let heart disease sneak up on you...
