http://healthsciences.utah.edu webmaster@hsc.utah.edu http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/041213prescription-for-innovation.phpIt wasn't Clayton Christensen's (author of The Innovator's Dilemma), first visit to University of Utah Health Sciences, nor will it be the last, but it was certainly a memorable one. Christensen has been asked, and accepted, membership on the advisory board for the newly established Institute for Health Care Transformation. While not a professional in the health care field per se, Christensen is known for his theory on disruptive innovation in business and wrote a thoughtful analysis of the health care system in his 2009 The Innovator's Prescription, A Disruptive Solution for Health Care.Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/041213prescription-for-innovation.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/041013foodbank.phpU of U Health Care presents a check to the Utah Food BankWed, 10 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/041013foodbank.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/040813transitionsvideo.phpA U of U Health Care video was one of five winners chosen in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundations "Transitions to Better Care" video contestMon, 08 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/040813transitionsvideo.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/040413pretermbirth.phpRecently published study by Sara Simonsen, Ph.D., explores preterm birth risks and factors for mothers who have had at least three childrenThu, 04 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/040413pretermbirth.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/040313pediatricaward.phpDr. John Carey Receives National Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics for his mentorship and teaching in the field of dysmorphology (birth defects) and genetics.Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/040313pediatricaward.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/020413fosterparent.phpThe Greenberg family never realized just how life would change the day they met Marla Rae, a 1-year-old who stole their hearts from the moment they met her.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/020413fosterparent.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/010413donutgene.phpGenetic researchers have identified a gene that produces enzymes making a single donut as healthy as any vegetableMon, 01 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/april_2013/010413donutgene.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/032613patberry.phpAfter 35 years in palliative and end-of-life care, Patricia Berry was recognized for her commitment and innovation in her fieldTue, 26 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/032613patberry.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu/notes/postings/march_2013/032113_ls_skaggs.php#.UUt_2r9qv8sL.S. "Sam" Skaggs was a truly remarkable and generous man - and one of the Health Sciences greatest benefactors and friends. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/032013sodaestrogen.phpA recent study published by Christy Porucznik, PhD, MSPH, is linking soda to estrogen levels in womenWed, 20 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/032013sodaestrogen.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/031813cpr.php"I've struggled, at times, with the idea of having family members present as we perform CPR."Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/031813cpr.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/03042013iwasa.phpA new faculty addition at the U is trailblazing a field known as molecular animation. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/03042013iwasa.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/031113airquality.phpThe program will provide an opportunity to catalyze research collaborations across various university departments and disciplines. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0600http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/031113airquality.php http://redthread.utah.edu/facing-utahs-physician-shortage-head-on-getting-more-physicians-to-utahs-rural-communities/8177Utah ranks 47th in physicians per capita, but SB 42 will increase enrollment capacity at the School of Medicine helping train more Utahns to be doctors who can serve our community.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:00:00 -0700http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/030613goldgar.phpAs our nation faces the biggest changes in health care in a century, the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program (UPAP) is helping fulfill a vision for both increased access and high quality of care for the people of Utah and the Intermountain West. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0700http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/march_2013/030613goldgar.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/february_2013/022713helpprogram.phpThe Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at University Hospital was recently named a HELP Center of Excellence! Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0700http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/february_2013/022713helpprogram.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/february_2013/022213yingbinfuaward.phpDr. Yingbin Fu, assistant professor from Moran Eye Center of University of Utah, is among 10 recipients awarded by the National Eye Institute for his idea to perform "Precise Gene Editing in Vivo."Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0700http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/february_2013/022213yingbinfuaward.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/february_2013/021913growingclosetopatient.phpAs trauma surgeons we often have to disassociate ourselves from the stories that surround our patients so that we can focus on their life-threatening injuries. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0700http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/february_2013/021913growingclosetopatient.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/february_2013/020813burnawarenessweek.phpStaff in the Burn Center at University Hospital have seen countless injuries that could have been prevented. As we reach the end of burn awareness week, Annette Matherly, RN at the U's Burn Center, shares her story of a patient whose visit could have been avoided. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0700http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/february_2013/020813burnawarenessweek.php http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/february_2013/01513carboneetal.phpThe Department of Pediatrics did the School of Medicine proud when the Academic Pediatrics Association (APA) recently announced its 2013 Research Scholars and Educational Scholars programs awards. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:30:00 -0700http://healthsciences.utah.edu//blog/postings/february_2013/01513carboneetal.php