Monthly Archives: November 2015

Think BIG on #GivingTuesday and Support Childhood Cancer Research

November 30, 2015 by in category Incredible Care

#GivingTuesday is an exciting evolution in our age of consumerism. After the pandemonium of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, we are encouraged to think about giving on Tuesday. There are many wonderful organizations and causes you can support on #GivingTuesday - the possibilities are endless. I hope you pick at least one cause […]

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Giving Thanks … For Everything

November 25, 2015 by in category Be Inspired

It’s the season to ask ourselves what we are thankful for, isn’t it? Many of us count the blessings in our lives – good health, a secure job, kids and grandkids doing OK. We’re used to giving thanks for the things that go well in our lives. I met some people recently whose stories challenge […]

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Life with Type 1 Diabetes: Patients Celebrate their 10-Year Journey

November 20, 2015 by in category Be Inspired

Last week, 21 patients and their families gathered together to celebrate an important milestone–their 10 year anniversary of living with Type 1 Diabetes. In Type 1 Diabetes Mellitis, formerly called Juvenile-Onset Diabetes, the pancreas does not make insulin. This means the body cannot use glucose as a source of fuel. It is a chronic disease that must be […]

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Can Kids Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder?

November 18, 2015 by in category Kids Health

The signs of winter are here: the clocks have been reset and the first snow has fallen. It’s common to feel sad, irritable, and have less energy during the winter months, but some people are more deeply affected—namely those that suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression related to changes in the seasons and is almost […]

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“I Just had that Mom Feeling . . . ” A Rare Brain Tumor Changed Everything

November 12, 2015 by in category Patient Stories

And an Incredibly Caring Staff Helped Us Recover Written by Sarah Collette, Magnus’ Mom   Our ordeal started when my youngest of five children started having some tummy problems the summer before last. After Magnus vomited nearly every morning for a week straight, I just had that “mom feeling” that something wasn’t right. I called our pediatrician […]

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5 Acupressure Points Every Parent Should Know

November 10, 2015 by in category Kids Health

Acupressure is a gentle therapy in which a person applies light pressure to specific areas of the body to relieve symptoms such as pain, nausea, and anxiety. Parents love to learn about acupressure because it’s a great way for them to interact with their children, a natural way to soothe a child’s discomfort, and easy […]

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Celebrating the First X-Ray and Radiology’s Contributions to Children’s Health Care

November 8, 2015 by in category Incredible Care

Today, November 8, 2015, marks the 120th anniversary of the discovery of the X-ray by Wilhelm Roentgen, a German physicist. He used X-rays to produce an image of his wife’s hand—the most famous X-ray in the world! This breakthrough has evolved and expanded into the diverse field of medical imaging. I’m excited to recognize the […]

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Dr. Kim to Become South Korea’s first Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor

November 4, 2015 by in category Incredible Care

Dr. Bong Jik Kim is one of the newest fellows at Primary Children’s Hospital. He secured a fellowship position with the University of Utah Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, but his vision to make a difference in the lives of patients stretches well beyond the hospital walls. He wants to become the first pediatric otolaryngologist (commonly called an […]

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