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Cause of rare neurological disorder identified – @theU

WebSome families call it a trial of faith. Others just call it a curse. The progressive neurological disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4) is a rare condition, but its effects on patients and their families can be severe. For most people, the first sign is difficulty walking and balancing, which gets worse as time progresses.

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University of Utah Health is bringing world-class medical care to …

WebTranscript. Julie Kiefer: The University of Utah has announced three major projects that greatly increase the reach of health care that University of Utah Health provides.These are two new health centers on the west side of Salt Lake County and one in Utah County. Today I'm pleased to have Dr. Michael Good as my guest to talk about the expansion of …

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Beacon of Hope – @theU

WebIn Beacon of Hope, U of U Health is shining a spotlight on one fatal inherited disease that has been largely tamed through recent developments in gene therapies. A genetic disorder in children, spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, impairs the motor neurons in the spinal cord, making it difficult for the brain to communicate with the muscles in the

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How a walk in nature restores attention – @theU

WebBrian Maffly Science writer, University of Utah Communications. 801-573-2382 [email protected]. Neural research conducted at Red Butte Garden uses EEG to measure brain activity on subjects after walks through nature and parking lots.

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Health insurance marketplace now open – @theU

WebEvery year on November 1 st, the health insurance marketplace opens up for Utahns to enroll in insurance coverage.Unlike Medicaid, healthcare.gov has an open enrollment period, typically November 1st to December 15th. Outside of that window, enrollees would have to qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) such as turning 26, …

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University of Utah Health providers work to create better health

WebAccess to quality health care is among the most critical components of healthy living for individuals in Utah and nationwide. To that end, a pair of University of Utah scholars are leading research aimed at closing the healthcare gap for people in underrepresented groups.

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Health resources for students – @theU

WebCenter for Student Wellness. The CSW provides health education and advocacy services that include the victim-survivor advocacy program, health and wellness workshops, trainings and HIV and STI testing. The victim-survivor advocacy is confidential and free of charge support for U students, faculty or staff who have experienced …

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Expanding perceptions of public health – @theU

WebAs the world navigated a global pandemic over the last few years, the perception of public health became skewed. It was often reduced to a narrow definition: infectious disease control. But the field of public health is much more than the management of a virus. Public health colors the canvas of humanity with broad strokes.

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New Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness

WebMorgan Aguilar - Student Affairs. Dr. Sherrá Watkins. Vice President for Student Affairs Lori McDonald is pleased to announce Dr. Sherrá Watkins (she/her/hers) has been selected as Associate Vice President for Student Health and Wellness. Dr. Watkins is currently the director of Wellness Counseling and an assistant professor in the …

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New research/practice collaborative group explores connection between

WebNature and Human Health-Utah (NHH-UT), is a new innovative research/practice collaborative group comprised of scholars, educators, practitioners and community members. Our goals are to raise awareness of the value of nature for human health and well-being and to incorporate more nature into our lives. With generous …

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U researchers to lead CDC effort to improve responses to …

WebWith a $17.5 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), University of Utah researchers, in collaboration with Washington State University, are leading efforts to provide data and tools that guide decisions to improve responses to emerging public health threats in the Mountain West.

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Improving patient outcomes and reducing cost – @theU

WebThese alternatives put a new spin on incentives—shifting from “volume” to “value.”. Care teams can then move upstream to address the drivers of health. Our goal is to improve patient outcomes and experience while reducing overall cost of care for our patients and populations. The Population Health Center represents a novel way of

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Wellness at the U – @theU

WebThe Osher Center for Integrative Health’s mission is to advance personal and professional wellness among campus and hospitals and clinics employees by providing full access to all the wellness tools they need. WellU is the way most employees currently interface with the center. Program participants receive a discount on their health …

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IMAGING THE UNSEEN – @theU

WebIMAGING THE UNSEEN This picture could pass for abstract art but uses its vivid colors to map the unseen metabolism of cells. The scientific visualization by researchers at the Moran Eye Center is a finalist in this year's Wellcome Image Awards.

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Sugar House Health Center now open – @theU

WebSuzanne Winchester - associate director, public affairs, University of Utah Health. University of Utah Health is celebrating the grand opening of its Sugar House Health Center. The new facility boasts five floors and more than 170,000 square feet of care space that greatly expands the services previously available in the old Sugar House …

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Reforming the business of health care – @theU

WebReforming the business of health care. A typical week for Seth Biehn looks something like this: Every medical student, including Biehn, must master seven core specialties before graduation: internal medicine, surgery, OBGYN, pediatrics, neurology, psychiatry and family medicine. Traditionally, students learn these specialties in block rotations.

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Cardiovascular health linked to musculoskeletal disorders

WebJulie Kiefer Associate director, science communications, U of U Health. 801.587.1293 [email protected]. People with higher risks of cardiovascular disease are significantly more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and rotator cuff tendinitis.

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Cannabis use linked to unhealthy birth outcomes – @theU

WebSophia Friesen Manager, Science Communications, University of Utah Health. ‭ (510) 495-7528‬ [email protected]. In a U study of 9,000 pregnancies, 25.9% of mothers who use pot see adverse outcomes, …

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Fitness devices leverage consumer privacy to optimize health

WebContact the campus IT Help Desk at 801-581-4000, University of Utah Health ITS Service Desk at 801-587-6000, or the Information Security Office’s Security Operations Center at [email protected] for immediate assistance.

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Senate Summary April 29, 2024 – @theU

WebThe Senate Personnel and Elections Committee announced the results of this year’s election to fill 2024-25 Senate Committee faculty vacancies. In total, 31 faculty were elected by voting senators to serve on six different Senate Committees including the Senate Advisory Committee and Academic Policy and Senate Faculty Review Standards …

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Integrative health: A whole-person approach – @theU

WebFocusing on the whole person. Being informed by evidence. Making use of all appropriate therapeutic and lifestyle approaches, health care professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing. An integrative approach to health can include better nutrition or other healthy behaviors, health coaching, mental health counseling

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Huntsman Cancer Institute expanding to Utah County – @theU

WebRead the full press release here.. Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), a pioneering innovator dedicated to developing more effective ways to care for and prevent cancer, announced plans today for a new Huntsman Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center in Utah County. This second headquarters will be in …

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Huge genetics study of suicide identifies risk factors – @theU

WebThe research was published as “Genome-wide association study meta-analysis of suicide attempt identifies twelve genome-wide significant loci and implicates genetic risks for specific health factors,” with support from the National Institutes of Health, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, …

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