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A lot for the @UofUHealth community to be proud of in this year’s @usnews Best Hospitals rankings:
• University of Utah Hospital: #1 in the Salt Lake City metro area for the 13th consecutive year
• @MoranEyeCenter: #9 nationally for ophthalmology care
• Craig H. @neilsenrehab Hospital: #1 in Utah and #38 nationally for rehabilitation care
• @huntsmancancer Institute: #1 in Utah and High Performing nationally for cancer care
These rankings reflect the dedication of our teams as they care for patients across Utah and the Mountain West every day. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who made this possible.
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A new mother can be surrounded by people and still feel very alone.
In this #GoodNotes blog, Lauren Gimbel, MD, Brenda Gulliver, MS, Ryoko Kausler, PhD, and Gwen Latendresse, PhD, discuss how their research is improving screening for at-risk women and access to prevention resources for perinatal depression.
This matters in Utah, where suicide is the leading cause of maternal mortality. Grateful for the @uofunursing teams and collaborators supporting mothers and families.
Read more: uofuhealth.utah.edu/notes/20…
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Congratulations to Dr. Kalani L. Raphael on receiving the 2026 Native Excellence in Health Equity Award! This honor recognizes his leadership in advancing equitable, culturally grounded health partnerships with Indigenous communities. #uofuhealth @UofUNephrology
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#MedNews: A recent study adds to the body of evidence that #acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not cause #autism or #ADHD. ja.ma/451sLDf
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Congratulations to Dr. Kencee Graves, chief medical quality officer for @UofUHealth, on being recognized by @BeckersHR’s as one of its 2026 “Patient Safety Experts to Know.”
Patient safety is one of the most important responsibilities we have in health care. Thank you, Dr. Graves, for your leadership and for helping our teams continuously improve the quality and safety of care we provide.
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Pleased to share that Dr. Torri Metz has been named co-chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine @UofUMedicine, serving alongside Dr. Robert Silver.
Dr. Metz has helped strengthen the department’s research enterprise while advancing care for women and families across our region. I’m grateful she’s willing to take on this leadership responsibility and look forward to working with her in this new role.
Learn more: healthcare.utah.edu/press-re…
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Researcher Mary Jo Pugh, PhD, studies how traumatic brain injury can increase the risk of mental and physical health conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and suicide, helping identify opportunities for earlier intervention and care. utah-health.shorthandstories…
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Enjoyed celebrating with Kencee Graves MD, our Chief Quality Officer, and our quality team leaders...our recognition as a top Vizient performer. Dr. Graves and team have done an amazing job over the years positioning our organization for a high reliability approach to quality. Quality truly is part our DNA @UofUHealth!
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What happens when you take “a cowboy hippie pulled from the Wild West” and throw him into nursing? We're about to find out. Kurt’s team is about to give him the biggest shout-out of his life... and he has no idea. bit.ly/4dxfbws
@uofu_hmhi
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Marcela B. Smid, MD, MS, MA, shares an actionable takeaway from her ACOG 2026 abstract, “Integrated perinatal addiction care and postpartum hospitalization and emergency room visits.”
To view our complete #ACOG2026 coverage, click here: hubs.li/Q04fdcNc0
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Nathan Blue, MD, MSCI, presents: Stillbirth, Fetal Growth, and the Holy Grail of Obstetric Decision-Making
Be part of Vitae on April 29, 2026.
Register today to join an evening of research and discovery. uofuhealth.utah.edu/research…
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In our Article of the Week, we highlight Danish study published in JAMA Pediatrics that found no significant associations between prenatal #acetaminophen exposure and the risk of #autism in offspring.
The topic has been particularly highlighted in the United States, where, in 2025, federal government agencies expressed concerns about associations between acetaminophen use during #pregnancy.
Read here for full study findings: hubs.li/Q04cBQrL0
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Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80% bbc.in/4vHuutO
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Taking acetaminophen, also known by the brand name Tylenol, during pregnancy had no effect on children developing autism, according to a study of over 1.5 million children in Denmark published this week. abcnews.link/W8uhOQ1
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The use of Tylenol by women during pregnancy was not associated with autism in their children, according to results of a nationwide study in Denmark. cnn.it/47XLVfp
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Vitae is coming! Join @UofUHealth researchers for TED-style talks on today’s health challenges, their journeys, and behind-the-scenes stories. Connect with the minds shaping tomorrow. Register today! uofuhealth.utah.edu/research… #Vitae2026 @huntsmancancer @UofUMedicine @UofUResearch
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Great institutions are shaped by great leadership.
Excited to share that Kristina Callis Duffin, MD, MS, has been appointed dean of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, effective May 1. Having served as interim dean this past year, she will continue leading @uofumedicine’s efforts across education, research, and patient care, with a focus on supporting students, faculty, and continued growth across the region.
Congratulations, Dr. Callis Duffin!
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💬 Viewpoint: Routine exclusion of pregnant individuals from RCTs has resulted in gaps in drug safety data, which can lead to unrecognized risks, inappropriate medication avoidance, or delayed guideline recommendations. ja.ma/40ReNSA
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Recognition matters—but what truly drives us is doing better for our patients and community. Dr. Kencee Graves shares her own experience, reminding us why patient‑centered care is essential. bit.ly/4tcxqN3
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Wonderful op-ed by a mother who explains how NIH-funded research @UofUHealth saved her daughter's life.
"That research — and Briar’s life — demonstrate just how critical federal support is to scientists, doctors and, especially, the patients they help. sltrib.com/opinion/commentar…
