At the U of U Hospital, we put up our negative pressure Emergency Department screening tent. In the event of an outbreak, we can screen patients in this free-standing facility without risk of spread to our staff & patients. We will put up more tents in the coming weeks if needed.
HAPPENING NOW:
The Utah Hospital Association will join with Utah’s four major health systems in sharing a statement denouncing systemic racism as a public health crisis.
The University of Utah Health Medical Board and our executive leadership team met today and approved a resolution to require COVID-19 vaccinations for Hospitals and Clinics staff, credentialed and privileged providers and health Academics staff in patient sensitive job codes.
We've put up banners at our hospitals and clinics to recognize and support our front-line clinicians & staff ❤️
Take a photo of you wearing your white ribbon and tag it with
#UtahCares
. The support you show for our health care workers is inspirational and they appreciate it!
Mayor Erin Mendenhall joins our amazing
@UofUHealth
caregivers to plead with the public to change behaviors. Our ICU is 99% full today. And a record number of cases was just announced. This. Is. Real. Help our teams.
#COVID19
@KenceeMD
@slcmayor
(1/2) U of U Hospital is working with law enforcement and the Salt Lake Bomb Squad on a potential bomb threat. We are continuing to secure the impacted area and we are prioritizing the safety of our team members and patients.
We were deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Stephanie (Steph) Hopkins who was a nurse at University of Utah Health and a graduate of our prestigious critical care internship program.
MEDIA🚨
Our transplant team performed its first-ever triple organ transplant surgery (heart, liver & kidney) on a veteran. The care team will provide updates on the patient & discuss the importance of the partnership with the VA Hospital in providing transplant care to Vets.
"For 140 years we've known masks prevent the spread of diseases and that's why surgeons wear them. They work. Our hospitals are near capacity. We want to be able to take care of all patients w/out overrunning workers."- Dr. Tom Miller, CMO at
#UofUHealth
@soft
We recently learned that a blog was displaying incorrect information in a question box generated by Google Search Engine. We have taken steps to modify the content and reindex the page in hopes that the information in the answer box will be modified by the Google Search Engine.
We are pleased to announce the grand opening of the Newborn Intensive Care Ronald McDonald Family Room at U of U Hospital!
The new program will offer onsite respite, lodging, food, and family-centered care to keep families close to their newborn babies in the NICU.
@RMHCUtah
“I am honored today to announce a gift to the
@UofUMedicine
, from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation and the Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation with a gift of $110 million dollars.”
@RuthVWatkins
President Emerita,
@UUtah
.
In 10 minutes, University of Utah Health will administer the first COVID-19 vaccine in the state of Utah to our frontline workers. Join us live on Facebook.
Emberli and Dallen were planning their wedding when Dallen’s mom got into a terrible accident. The couple canceled their big wedding and had a small ceremony at University of Utah Hospital so Dallen’s mother could be in attendance.
Anyone with symptoms of
#COVID19
can now be tested at
#UofUHealth
testing sites. People are still asked to call ahead to ensure testing is necessary.
Locations include:
• Sugar House
• Farmington
• South Jordan
• Redwood
MEDIA 🚨
University of Utah leaders, together with reps from the Huntsman family, will name new leadership for Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI). In November 2019, the Huntsman family announced a historic gift of $150 million to establish HMHI.
HAPPENING NOW
Today, we are breaking ground on the new state-of-the-art home for the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. The new 185,000-square-foot building will become the hub of the University of Utah’s nationally recognized health sciences campus.
MEDIA 🚨
Intermountain is partnering with the University of Utah to develop a new medical educational program – the first of its kind in the United States – to be used to train the next generation of physicians in population health.
Update 6:47PM
❗️The Salt Lake Bomb Squad has determined the suspicious package is not a bomb and hospital and community is safe. Over the next few hours, the hospital will return to normal operations.
Tonight we light the Block U white in honor of
@UofUHealth
and health care workers across the globe. Your courage, sacrifice and commitment make us proud and give us hope!
#HealthcareHeroes
#UtahCares
Today, 100 floral wreaths are being laid across the country to honor those we have lost during the past year to
#COVID19
as well as to commemorate the sacrifices made by so many during this pandemic. We are honored to be part of the
#floralheartproject
#covidmemorialday
Face masks have been identified as one of the crucial tools to help stop the spread of
#COVID19
.
Our experts address the misinformation about the mental and physical barriers that wearing a mask in school may bring.
Learn more:
@uofu_hmhi
The negative pressure systems inside the tent have specially designed filters. The system is constantly filtering and providing clean air. The air does not go outside.
#COVID19
#coronavirus
This is a defining moment for the newly named ‘Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine’ here at the
@UUtah
.
“This will absolutely transform our medical education” Telisha Tausinga, MD, Class of 2024.
Thank you to the Eccles Foundation for this incredible gift.
MEDIA ALERT:
The Huntsman Corporation is manufacturing hand sanitizer for distribution to health care facilities in the U.S. The first distribution of the product will be a 5-ton donation of medical-grade hand sanitizer to
@huntsmancancer
and
#UofUHealth
.
Hopkins worked in the neuro critical care unit and was loved and respected by her colleagues. We send our condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
(1/2)
Emily Spivak, MD, MHS is an Infection Disease Specialist at the University of Utah Health. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Spivak has been played a pivotal role in keeping Utahns safe. She advocated for a state-wide face mask mandate to help prevent the spread...
❗️NEW❗️
Starting today, COVID-19 testing will be available to public at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Testing will be open Mon-Fri, 8AM-4PM & Sat-Sun, 8AM-noon.
Appointments are required for COVID-19 testing.
Learn more at
Asymptomatic people—those who have COVID-19 but aren’t experiencing symptoms—are responsible for 40-45% of infections. Wearing a mask protects you AND those around you, even if you don’t feel sick.
Who are you masking up for? Comment below!
#MaskUpUtah
Physical distancing 101:
1.) Limit close contact (6ft apart)
2.) Reduce unnecessary trips
3.) Practice good hygiene in public (and at home)
4.) Make sure to get some fresh air and exercise
Comment below on how you are practicing
#physicaldistancing
!
Congratulations to
@UofUMedicine
alumna, Monica Bertagnolli, MD, who was confirmed today by the U.S. Senate as the 16th Director of the
@NIH
.
She is the first medical doctor trained in Utah to serve in this important national leadership role.
🗞️
#MaskUpUtah
, so we can get back in the game!
Upload a photo and use the hashtag
#MaskUpUtah
for the next four days and win signed
@realsaltlake
gear. Show us who you mask up for.
On December 10, 2020, photographer Bryan Jones documented the 7 am shift at the Medical Intensive Unit (MICU) at the University of Utah Hospital.
Take a deeper look into the harrowing experience of our healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join healthcare professionals across the country in a moment of silent reflection and commitment to improve the health and safety of people of color. We kneel for our patients, colleagues, family, friends and entire community.
⏰ Friday, June 5 | 11:00 AM MST
Remember the good old days before COVID-19? Going to concerts, hugging our grandparents, and wearing a top AND bottom to work? We miss it, too.
We all want life to go back to normal, and the best way YOU can help us do that is by wearing your mask.
Happy 100th birthday to one of our very special volunteers, Ed Lueders!
Ed has been playing piano at University of Utah Hospital for 10 years, bringing uplifting piano music to patients, staff & visitors at the hospital. Join us by wishing Ed a wonderful birthday🎂
@UUtah
(2/2) This is a developing incident that began at approximately 4:00pm today. We will continue to issue updates when new information becomes available.
Representatives from Intermountain Healthcare, MountainStar Healthcare, Steward Healthcare and University of Utah Health will participate and share the steps they are taking to overcome healthcare disparities in the communities they serve.
MEDIA 🚨
The state of Utah is experiencing a surge in positive
#COVID19
cases, causing a substantial impact on the
#UofUHealth
system. Experts will provide an important update on scheduled surgeries as well as the transmission of Omicron.
⏰Tuesday, January 4th at 1pm
📍Zoom
There's no easy way to say this--Utah's case rates among the unvaccinated are not good. Neither are hospitalization rates. The best way to protect ourselves and each other from serious illness and from spreading COVID-19 is to get the vaccine!
We are excited to announce that
@usnews
has rated University of Utah Hospital No. 1 in Utah and the Salt Lake City metro area for the ninth consecutive year.
Learn more at the link below⬇️
Since we began administering COVID-19 vaccines, the process has been extremely efficient. 55% of our health care team members have received the vaccine so far. The protection allows them to continue providing quality health care to COVID-19 patients and all our community.
#UofUHealth
scientists have received a 5 year, $7.5-million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to test whether a web-based intervention that resembles a video game can alleviate depression in older adults.
@uofu_hmhi
Learn more below⬇️
University of Utah Health has expanded the eligibility requirements to receive COVID-19 vaccine, aligning with the state’s overall vaccine distribution effort. At this time, all patients 16 years of age and older who live in Utah may schedule a vaccination appointment.
We would be lying if we didn't whole-heartedly believe that
@uutah
and
#UofUHealth
are the most scenic (& beautiful!) campuses in America. ⛰️🌳☀️
Show us your favorite view from the U this
#EarthDay
by tagging
@UofUHealth
in your post!
Here are some of our favorites! 👇
MEDIA ALERT🚨
University of Utah Health has begun administering the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to frontline health care workers. The media is invited to witness this new milestone and learn about the next steps in our vaccination program.
To celebrate
@UUtah
Women’s Week, we want to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible healthcare staff who work at
#UofUHealth
.
Follow us throughout the week to learn more about the strong, amazing women in science and medicine.
We are aware of the
#ConnecticutFire
in the foothills near the university and university hospital. Firefighters are on the scene keeping a close eye on it. Stay tuned for updates.
MEDIA 🚨
Educators and older adults can now get vaccinated in Utah. A lot of info is being shared on social media & online and many people have questions and concerns. U of U Health care experts are on hand to answer questions about the vaccine and what older adults can expect.
We support the front-line medical staff working to help prevent the spread of
#COVID19
.
#WhiteRibbons
represent those hard at work protecting patients and reducing transmission. Show your support by encouraging medical staff through a simple message of wearing white ribbons.
Today a delivery truck dropped off the first of three shipments of medical grade hand sanitizer to benefit
@huntsmancancer
and the entire
#UofUHealth
system.
Today’s shipment had 190 five gallon tubs of medical grade hand sanitizer manufactured by Huntsman Corporation.
Med students at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine received new hand-held point of care ultrasounds for medical education.This equipment will enhance med student education & allow med students to learn to utilize this cutting-edge technology in patient care settings.
"Our healthcare system is also committed to determine our patient's social determinants of health. This is just the beginning. Being anti-racist takes an ongoing commitment. We are committed to this issue and to make changes that are needed."-Dr. Michael Good
It's
#NationalDoctorsDay
! We want to thank all doctors and front-line healthcare professionals who are working to keep us safe during these challenging times.
We appreciate you more than you know❤️
For questions about
#COVID19
or if you think you've been exposed, please call our hotline. Our experts can discuss your symptoms with you and address concerns over the phone to determine if a visit, or further testing, is necessary.
(Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Somali)
Forty years after Barney Clark received the world's first permanent artificial heart, his legacy continues to inspire cutting-edge cardiovascular research at
#UofUHealth
.
Hear this inspiring story at the link below.
One year ago today,
#UofUHealth
vaccinated its first round of frontline health care staff after receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
This marked a historical day in the fight against COVID-19. Help us celebrate by leaving a ❤️ below!
#vaxuput
Jose Rodriguez, MD and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams participated in the DFPM grand rounds. Very honored to host
@JeromeAdamsMD
! We love the bow tie, too!❤️
@JosERodrguezMD1
University of Utah Health is proud to receive the coveted designation “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer” in HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index.
Read our full press release here:
HAPPENING NOW
Physicians from Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health will discuss plans and release details on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution for caregivers at the state’s two major health systems.
@Intermountain