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Member of the Week: Dr. Chelsea Slade
Practice: I work as a hospitalist for Intermountain (at McKay-Dee and Layton Hospitals). I also provide inpatient GIP hospice services for Inspiration Hospice, and I volunteer 5-10 hours per week to help run Seager Memorial Clinic, which is a 501c3 nonprofit free medical clinic for the homeless and underserved in Ogden. Residency: McKay-Dee Family Medicine…
Read MorePromoting RSV Vaccinations in Utah
We encourage Utah healthcare providers to promote RSV prophylaxis for eligible patients (see recommendations below). Several effective RSV preventive measures became available in 2023, but their use has been limited. Data from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services show that Utah has lower use of these prophylaxis measures compared to most other states.…
Read MoreRenew Your Membership; Sign Up for Installment Payments
You turn to the Academy for timely, tailored resources you know you can trust. And we’ll always be here for you—with invaluable information, ways to connect with your peers, and tireless advocacy to increase administrative simplicity and ensure access to primary care. It’s time to renew your membership for 2025. Your membership provides a variety of exclusive products,…
Read MoreSuicide prevention and lethal means safety in health care settings
Did you know, 82% of gun deaths in Utah are suicides” (Everytown for Gun Safety, 2023). “People who die by suicide are more likely to have seen a primary care provider in the previous month before their death than any other health care provider” (Suicide Prevention Resource Center 2020). Suicidal crises can occur suddenly and…
Read MoreRocky Vista University – Southern Utah Campus Student Representative – Katelyn Bercaw, OMS III
Hometown: Springfield, IL Best thing about Utah? I love the access to and the variety of outdoor activities. It has always been my dream to live in the mountains, and I feel very lucky to be here! Favorite way to de-stress: Biking, skiing, baking, or catching up with friends. Fun fact: I’m almost finished building a cedar-strip canoe. Why…
Read MoreSHIELD-Utah Study
The University of Utah recently launched a new study, called SHIELD-Utah (Study of Healthcare Workers and First Responders Investigating Effects Systemic and Local of COVID-19 Vaccine Doses), to compare the short-term side effects of the mRNA and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines — and we are looking for healthcare workers to participate. Who can participate: Participation involves:…
Read MoreUtah Valley Family Medicine Residency Representative – Natalia Garcia, MD
Hometown: Mapleton, Utah Medical School: University of Utah Best thing about Utah? Being close to my family, all the outdoors access Favorite way to de-stress: Sleep, running, family time Fun fact: I enjoy running marathons and ultra marathons Why family medicine? I like seeing a little bit of everything, especially OB and babies
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Family Medicine Residency Representative – Mario Pucci, MD
Hometown: Henderson, NV Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno Best thing about Utah? Fishing Favorite way to de-stress: Getting lost in YouTube wormholes and anything and everything water related! Fun fact: I have been a part of 3 World Records. Why family medicine? Like most people, I really enjoyed all aspects of medicine once I entered my third year of…
Read MoreMcKay Dee Family Medicine Residency Representative – Akosua Hatch, DO
Hometown: Tema, Ghana Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Utah Campus Best thing about Utah? My in-laws Favorite way to de-stress: Cook/Bake, read/listen to books Fun fact: First name means “girl born on a Sunday” Why family medicine? I love the variety, you can never get bored!
Read MoreUniversity of Utah School of Medicine Representative – Jake Momberger, MS4
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT Best thing about Utah? Access to the outdoors Favorite way to de-stress: Foraging for mushrooms or fly fishing Fun fact: I brew my own kombucha Why family medicine? I love the spectrum that it covers and and the ability to heal through your relationship with your patient and not just through medicine
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