When Linda experienced an ischemic stroke, her small-town hospital's partnership with ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ'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 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ...
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 ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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...
Jaymie Maines delivered her first son stillborn. The loss left her family devasted. She was referred to Dr. Robert Silver at ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ who helped her deliver 3...
Twelve years after receiving a life-saving double lung transplant at ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ, Doug Akagi is thriving and celebrating his health. As a long-term transplant survivor, Doug's story showcases...
Randy Woolley started experiencing radiating chest pain while making candy for his family’s candy company. He was taken by life flight to ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah hospital. Randy was having a...
When Tammy George collapsed at work in 2019, she had no idea it was the start of a challenging journey to understanding sarcoidosis. She is grateful to the specialized sarcoidosis...
Daltyn was diagnosed with PKD, polycystic kidney disease, when he was six months old. He started dialysis when he was just 18 months old. He had his first kidney transplant...
Read along as we follow the heartwarming and unbreakable bond between two sisters, Jesica and Raquel, and how one sisters act of selflessness forever changed both of their lives.
Rachel Harbert navigated fertility challenges and loss during pregnancy. Inspired by her journey, she became a patient coordinator, advocating for pregnant and new mothers. Rachel guides patients through their healthcare...
Airaka Price leads a busy and fulfilling life. When she started experiencing chest pain, she turned to the emergency department at South Jordan ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Center for help.
When Taylor Cowan started having chest pain in October 2022, he thought stress was the culprit. One day at coach football practice, Cowan collapsed. Thankfully, his coworkers had emergency medical...
Hank Shipman suffered severe injuries from a car accident when he was younger. His rehabilitation journey at Primary Children's Hospital inspired him to apply to the Spencer Fox Eccles School...
For Hollee Harris, RN, working in health care felt like destiny. At the time of Hollee’s birth, her mother Cheryl Harris, had just graduated from medical assistant school. Hollee’s grandmother...
Grayson Murphy fell in love with running in college. She now runs professionally. She relies on health care at ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of Utah ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ to keep her in peak condition.
Sammy’s mental health suffered after her parents divorced. She began cutting herself as a cry for help. Her therapist recommended she try HMHI’s Teenscope program. There, Sammy gained confidence and...
Matt Schiff’s pectus excavatum kept him from living life to the fullest. He was self-conscious and struggled to breathe. After a Nuss procedure that fixed his funnel chest, Matt found...
David Miller was nervous about undergoing surgery to correct his pectus excavatum, a common congenital defect that affects the shape of chest. Learning about cryoablation pain management changed that. He...
After surviving a life-threatening MRSA infection, Gary Jones experienced chronic pain. Although surgery saved his life, it damaged his ability to use his right hand. Gary was unable to continue...
