During the summer season it is important to remind patients and their families of drowning risks. Drowning is the #1 cause of death for children ages 1 - 4. The Utah Drowning Prevention Coalition educates families using the ABCDs: Adult Supervision, Barriers (e.g. fence around pool), Classes, Devices (e.g. lifejackets).

U of U Health has launched the Pregnancy After Loss Program to support families after a pregnancy loss, newborn death, or severely complicated pregnancy. The program will expand research, education, parent resources, and more. In October the University of Utah will also host the first annual Stillbirth Symposium and IMPROVE Workshop for health care providers as part of the initiative.

On Saturday, August 24th from 8 - 11 am (MT) experts from the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center will host the first annual Orthopaedic Athletic Shoulder and Elbow Seminar (OASES) Participants will learn about sports medicine and orthopaedic care for young athletes. The seminar is offered in-person at the University Orthopaedic Center (breakfast provided) and virtually via Zoom. CME credit offered.

Join our U of U Health Dermatologists for the 4th Annual Summit Derm Conference on Friday, September 13th and Saturday, September 14th in Sun Valley, Idaho. Presentations will focus on skin, hair, and nails with specific talks on dermoscopy, nail procedures, vulvar pathology, hair loss, and more. CME credit offered.

If you have been considering becoming a Stop The Bleed instructor, now is the time to do it! The Trauma Outreach Team will assist you with becoming an instructor, building a training kit, and managing your classes. Please contact Ruth.Braga@hsc.utah.edu.

The Utah AETC Project ECHO series started in 2024 and is offering monthly educational opportunities for healthcare providers striving to provide high quality healthcare for patients of all identities. On Wednesday, July 24th from Noon - 1 pm join the session on Toxicology - Whippits & Nitrous Oxide by Dr. Josh Trebach.

The Anesthesiology Department at the University of Utah Health will hold a Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion Course for qualified clinicians hoping to practice central line insertion. The course will be held on Friday, August 2nd from 3 - 5 pm at the Simulation Lab on the U Health campus. There are only 3 spots left so register today! A cost is associated with this event.