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University of Utah Health is expanding its TeleNICU program to improve access to specialty newborn care in rural communities across the Mountain West. The initiative, which currently serves four Utah hospitals, will soon launch new sites in Montana, Nevada and Wyoming. By connecting rural Well Baby Nurseries to University of Utah Health neonatologists and the AirMed Perinatal Team, the program ensures that families in remote areas can access high-level expertise quickly without immediately transferring newborns to distant hospitals.
- TeleNICU provides 24/7 real-time clinical support, allowing specialists to virtually observe newborn resuscitations, guide local providers through stabilization and speak directly with parents before any transport occurs.
- This approach helps reduce unnecessary transfers, keeps mothers and babies together when possible and strengthens long-term partnerships between rural hospitals and academic specialty teams. As the program grows to an expected 10 to 12 sites, it aims to deliver faster, more coordinated newborn care across the region.
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University of Utah Health Care - Cook with a Doc
What is it?Cook with a Doc is a free class teaches parents and their children to cook four easy, kid-friendly snacks that require only four ingredients or less – sampling included. The class is co-led by a registered dietitian and a pediatrician. Who is it for?Families at all income levels in the community Why do they do it?Busy parents may not think they have time to prepare nutritious meals or snacks for their families. This class allows them to have fun with their children while learning a few easy food ideas at no cost.
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center - Volunteer Care Clinic
What is it?The Voluntary Care Clinic, staffed entirely by volunteer providers, offers free health care and pharmacy services, as well as referral to free or low-cost primary and specialty care. The Volunteer Care Clinic in Provo is a joint project of Intermountain Healthcare, primarily through Utah Valley Regional Medical Center; the Latter Day Saints Church; Brigham Young University; United Way; and the Utah County Health Department. Who is it for?Uninsured Utah County residents whose income level is less than or equal to 130 percent of the poverty line.