Huntsman Mental ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Institute's Youth Residential Treatment program helped Jenna, a high school student facing depression and anxiety, regain her confidence and resilience. Through supportive care, group activities, and personalized...
Discover Norman Long's extraordinary kidney transplant journey, made possible by a long-lost relative and the Paired Kidney Exchange Program at University of Utah ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. Learn how living donors and innovative...
Gale Devisser, an artist known for her wire tree sculptures, faced a setback due to severe arthritis in her thumb. After years of managing the pain through cortisone shots and...
Annie enrolled in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to help her manage her complex relationship with food. She was then diagnosed with a large tumor in her chest. Her work...
Kil's inspiring journey highlights the power of organ donation and the exceptional care provided by University of Utah ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. After being diagnosed with interstitial lung disease, Kil faced a life-changing...
In January 2023, Brent Beardall experienced a life-changing airplane accident that set him on a challenging path to recovery. Join us as we share Brent's inspiring journey at Neilsen Rehabilitation...
In Summer 2023, John Lesny Drake was attending Cadet Troop Leader Training with the U.S. Army Reserve at Fort Bliss, Texas. Having a few days off, John joined friends at...
Last year Mindy Torman's adventures had to take a back seat after she suffered from a bad episode of vertigo, something she had never experienced before.
Cody Harris has suffered from severe depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder since he was seven years old. When effective treatment options seemed to be running out, Harris’...
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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. 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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ & Wellness has to offer.
When Linda experienced an ischemic stroke, her small-town hospital's partnership with University of Utah ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'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 ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½...
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...
