Firefighters face long-term cancer risks from toxic exposures. R. Drew Durtschi, MD, and John P. Smith, DO, are advancing urologic screening within a statewide initiative focused on early detection. @huntsmancancer.bsky.social Read more: https://bit.ly/4sQc0EH
Esophageal cancer care is being redefined at @huntsmancancer.bsky.social Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health through a fully integrated model delivering faster treatment and improved outcomes.
See how this approach is transforming care: https://bit.ly/3Qg1SHM
Some families are told their child is cursed. Others are told to leave them behind. In Uganda, bladder exstrophy carries stigma and limited access to care. Anthony Schaeffer, MD, MPH, and team are working to change that. Read more: https://bit.ly/3PM9OjM
Happy National Doctor’s Day! We asked a few of our surgeons what they wanted to be growing up… and their answers did not disappoint. So grateful for our incredible doctors today and every day! #nationaldoctorsday
Join Dr. Eric T. Volckmann on April 8 (6–7 PM) for a free webinar on surgical weight management. Review current options, patient expectations, and long-term outcomes. Register: uofuhealthcare.utah.edu/weight-management-semina...
An MRI scan of the abdominal region showing various internal organs, including the liver on the viewer's left and intestines on the right. The scan displays different shades of gray, indicating tissue density variations.
It’s Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, and clinical trials are transforming care in the Mountain West, where Dr. Bogdana Schmidt is expanding bladder cancer trials and Dr. Alejandro Sanchez is advancing hereditary kidney cancer care.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4lMK4zH
Happy Match Day! 🎉
Between the General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, and Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Programs, we are beyond thrilled to introduce our 14 new phenomenal interns. ❤️ Congratulations, we are thrilled to have you!
#MatchDay
Congratulations to Kshama Jaiswal, MD, FACS, on receiving the ASE Distinguished Mid-Career Educator Award! 🎉 This national honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to surgical education and leadership. Well deserved!
How do you recognize a nerve injury — and when is intervention time-sensitive? Dr. Robert Teixeira shares key insights on evaluation, motor nerve urgency, and surgical vs. non-surgical options within a multidisciplinary peripheral nerve program. Read more: https://bit.ly/4r2wARl
A Montana patient exclaims, “I have my joy back.” after a life-changing Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum with Dr. Katie Russell, one of our pediatric surgeons. 💙 We’re proud to deliver expert pediatric surgical care across our region. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bmkk8t
Thank you, Dr. Catherine Juillard, for sharing your expertise with our department this morning! We’re grateful for your leadership in advancing surgical equity and for highlighting the vital importance of surgical research in trauma care, globally. @uclahealth.org #GrandRounds
Happy International Women’s Day! We’re celebrating the women who inspire us across our department: surgeons, APCs, learners, and staff. Their dedication, leadership, and compassion shape the care we provide every day.
#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInMedicine
Congratulations to Anna Ibele, MD, and J.J. Horns, PhD, on receiving a University of Utah Research Foundation Grant for their project, “Factors Impacting Obesity-Related Breast Cancer in the University of Utah Comprehensive Weight Management Center Obesity Treatment Cohort.”
Scientists Discover a Hidden RNA “Aging Clock” in Human Sperm.
“It's like finding a molecular clock that ticks with age in both mice and humans, suggesting a fundamental, conserved molecular signature of sperm aging.” - Qi Chen, MD, PhD
Full article: https://bit.ly/4qy5VMI
A child with a ventricular assist device (VAD) in hand smiles while sitting outdoors, wearing a cowboy hat and a patterned shirt. Text in the image reads: "From no options to new features: Innovating ventricular assist device use in children. Annual report highlight."
A child holding a ventricular assist device (VAD) with a quote discussing their expanded use in single ventricle heart cases by Adil Husain, MD, Section Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery. The quote reads, "We've expanded the use of VADs to patients who were once considered ineligible, including those with single ventricle hearts."
A child with a ventricular assist device (VAD) in hand smiles while walking outdoors, wearing a cowboy hat and a patterned shirt. Text in the image reads: "Lucas is living proof. At just 18 months his hidden congenital heart condition led to an emergency VAD implant to him alive until a transplant was possible."
Children with advanced heart failure can’t wait. As a national leader in pediatric VAD care, we’re expanding access to life-sustaining technology, even for kids once considered ineligible. Lucas received two VADs before his transplant and is now thriving. https://bit.ly/4c6tfgi
Black and white photo of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams with a hair part on the left side. He's wearing a suit and tie.
Happy Heart & Black History Month. In 1893, African American surgeon Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed one of the first successful open-heart surgeries, laying the foundation for modern cardiac care. Today, we honor his legacy by continuing the work of saving lives and advancing heart health. ❤️
Drs. Sara Lenherr and Christopher LaChapelle were nominated to participate in Gold Humanism Honor Society’s Solidarity Week, leading roundtables with students on humanism and compassionate care. Proud to see our faculty shaping the next generation through connection and empathy.
Join us for the University of Utah Division of Transplant Crockpot Cook-off Fundraiser!
- February 27
- 6–8:30 PM
Support transplant patients, organ donors & families traveling to the Transplant Games of America in Denver.
Learn more or donate ❤️: donate.utah.edu/transplant-g...
What do healthcare administration and mountain biking have in common? For Matt Brady, it’s resilience and mentorship. As the Administrative Director for our department, he supports care behind the scenes. #BeyondTheBadge
https://bit.ly/4ktwKzH
👋 Meet Thomas Shoultz, MD, FACS, one of the newest members of our Trauma and Critical Care team. He is a board-certified trauma and surgical critical care surgeon with expertise spanning trauma, emergency general surgery, and critical care. #TraumaSurgery #UofUSurgery
Congratulations to Chris Audu, MD, PhD, recipient of the 2026 VESS Early Career Investigator Award. His funded proposal was recognized for scientific strength, innovation, and research impact. Well deserved!
#ResearchExcellence #VascularSurgery #AcademicMedicine
“I helped care for my brother after his burn injury—and that’s what led me here.” — Crystal Webb, PA-C. From burn care to baby goats, see how compassion drives everything she does. Watch the full video: medicine.utah.edu/surgery/gene...
#BeyondTheCoat #UofUBurnCenter #UofUSurgery
Male infertility contributes to nearly 50% of cases—yet men are often overlooked. “It’s easier to test men than women,” says Kelli Gross, MD. Most tests—like semen analysis and hormone panels—are non-invasive and highly informative, offering real hope for patients.
#menshealth
Kelli Gross, MD, one of our urology specialists and surgeons, was highlighted in @ksl.com for her work advancing the conversation around male infertility and men’s health. Read more via University of Utah Health: ksl.com/article/5133...
#MensHealth #MaleInfertility #UofUSurgery #Urology
To earn the Dr. Larry Kraiss Quality Award, hospitals must receive the Commitment to Vascular Quality Improvement Award for 8+ consecutive years.
We’ve now reached 9 years—a testament to our team's dedication to vascular quality improvement.
#VascularSurgery #UofUHealth
Big news from the VQI@VAM meeting: Our Division of
Vascular Surgery received two national awards—
🏆 The Commitment to Vascular Quality Improvement Award
🌟 The inaugural Dr. Larry Kraiss Quality Award—a tribute to his legacy of excellence.
#VQI2025 #UofUSurgery
We’re excited to welcome T. Clark Gamblin, MD, as the inaugural Chief of Surgical Oncology. His leadership, rooted in discovery, collaboration, and patient-centered care, marks a new chapter in advancing cancer care. bit.ly/45nssUH
@uofusurgery.bsky.social
Michael Rollins, MD, joins @KUTVFreshLiving to highlight how
U of U Health & Primary Children's Hospital are advancing care for kids with complex colorectal conditions. Watch the full segment: kutv.com/features/fre...
#PediatricSurgery #ColorectalCare #UofUHealth #PCPLC #FreshLiving
Tanner Harper, an Idaho farmer, suffered a severe hand injury while working. Thanks to Laura Wong, MD, PhD, and Brian Foster, MD, at U of U Health, he now has stable coverage of his hand.
Read more: healthcare.utah.edu/patient-stor... #UofUHealth #UofUSurgery
Elliot Asare, MD, MS, CMQ, FACs, discusses advancements in skin cancer research, the challenges of accessing care for rural patients, and how telehealth is improving that access. #SkinCancerAwareness @huntsmancancer.bsky.social
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/GdHsfGofSDU?...