A collection of media and publications detailing the historical evolution of the health sciences at the University of Utah.
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| Title | Subject | Description | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 |  | Memorial Service,1998 | Cadaver; Anniversaries and Special Events; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah | Since 1998, the School of Medicine conducts a memorial service to those individuals who have donated their bodies for medical research and education. | |
| 227 |  | University Hospital AirMed Helipad (1985) | Air Ambulances; Hospitals, University; Universities; Utah | The new helipad for the the AirMed helicopter fleet adjacent to the emergency department of the new addition to the University Hospital. | |
| 228 |  | University of Utah Health Sciences Center Telephone Directory (1982) | Academic Medical Centers; Telephone; Information Services; University; Utah; Directory | 1982 University of Utah Health Sciences Center Telephone Directory | |
| 229 |  | University of Utah Health Sciences Center T-Shirt (1990) | Academic Medical Centers; Hospitals, University; Memorabilia | University of Utah Health Sciences Center T-Shirt from the Health Science Center Time Capsule (1990) | |
| 230 |  | University Hospital 20th Anniversary Pin | Academic Medical Centers; Hospitals, University; Memorabilia | University Hospital 20th Anniversary Pin from the Health Sciences Center Time Capsule (1990) | |
| 231 |  | Health Sciences Reporter (1983) | Public Relations; Publications; Ephemera | "New Anesthetics for Moose and Man" article which appeared in a 1983 issue of Health Science Reporter. | |
| 232 |  | World War I Surgical Kit | Surgical Instruments; History of Medicine; Utah; Universities | World War I surgical tool kits. Available to view at Eccles Health Sciences Library | |
| 233 |  | Speculum | Surgical Instruments; History of Medicine; Utah; Universities | Mid-Century Speculum | |
| 234 |  | Main Street Salt Lake City (ca 1900) | Cities; Urbanization; Utah; Cities | Main Street Salt Lake City. | |
| 235 |  | Mario R. Capecchi Receives Nobel Committee Call | Academic Medical Centers; Faculty, Medical; Professional Role; Education, Medical; Schools, Medical; Research; Universities; Utah; Department Chairs; Genetics; Neurogenesis; Gene Targeting; Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells; Mice, Transgenic; Mice, Knockout; Nobel Prize | Dr Capecchi receives phone call from the Nobel Committee informing him that he has been awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize for Medicine. | |
| 236 |  | Mario R. Capecchi Accepting Congratulations for Winning the 2007 Nobel in Medicine | Academic Medical Centers; Faculty, Medical; Professional Role; Education, Medical; Schools, Medical; Research; Universities; Utah; Department Chairs; Genetics; Neurogenesis; Gene Targeting; Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells; Mice, Transgenic; Mice, Knockout; Nobel Prize | Mario R. Capecchi Accepting Congratulations for Winning the 2007 Nobel in Medicine | |
| 237 |  | Laser Institute Lab | Cholelithiasis; Laser Therapy; Copper; Hospitals, University; Biomedical Technology; Universities; Utah | Researchers observe a copper vapor laser, the type used to fragment gallstones at the Laser Institute Lab. | |
| 238 |  | Midvale Community Clinic | Student Run Clinic; Community Health Service; Medically Underserved Area; Primary Health Care; Patient-Centered Care; Health Services Accessibility | The student run Midvale Community-Based Clinic provides needed medical services to underserved communities. | |
| 239 |  | Physical Science Building, University of Utah (1901) | Universities; Utah | Physical Science Building | |
| 240 |  | Medicine Building | Schools, Medical; Education, Medical; Universities, Utah; Aspects, Historical | The Basic Sciences Building was home to the administrative offices and classrooms for the College of Medicine from 1920 until completion of the Medical Center / College of Medicine in 1965. In addition to the Basic Sciences Building, temporary buildings were also used to supplement space needs. | |
| 241 |  | Medical Genetics Lab | Laboratories; Academies and Institutes; Proteogenomics; Biomedical Research; Universities; Utah | Hallway lab in the George and Dolores Eccles Institute of Human Genetics. The Institute, which opened in 1990, features a curving grand staircase that resembles the DNA double helix. Small foyers are on each level the afford researchers a place to congregate and collaborate. | |
| 242 |  | University Hospital Excavation (1978) | Facility Design and Construction; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | Construction to expand the existing Medical Center began in 1978. The new University Hospital was opened in 1981. | |
| 243 |  | University Hospital Construction (1979) | Hospital Design and Construction; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | By the late 1970s, the then 15-year old University of Utah Medical Center had become stretched to its operational capacity. Ground was broken for a new addition and in in 1981 the new University Hospital opened for business. | |
| 244 |  | Tony Shepard | On March 7, 1985, 16-year old Tony Shepard received the first donor heart transplant performed by Drs William Gay and Shreekanth Karwande in the state of Utah. Since Shepard's surgery, University Hospital has performed over 1,000 successful heart transplants. | Heart Transplantation; Patients; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah | |
| 245 |  | University of Utah Medical Center (1969) | Hospitals, Public; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Public Facilities; Aspects, Historical | University Medical Center, 1969. Job one was ensuring that the brilliant people who worked in building 521 would be able to continue their efforts at a financially solvent academic medical center. But by 1970, the hospital was saddled with an operating deficit of $650,000. The challenge of resuscit... | |
| 246 |  | University of Utah Medical Center (1965) | Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah | Building 521 quickly became home to nearly 300 medical students who spent much of their lives in the building taking classes, seeing patients and assisting with research. Transitioning from the medical school buildings on main campus and the old county hospital to the new combined facility on the me... | |
| 247 |  | University Hospital (1988) | Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Universities; Utah | In 1988, The University of Utah Hospital was named one of America's best hospitals by the authors of the consumer book, "Best Hospitals in America." The book recognized University Hospitals excellence in almost every kind of advanced medical practice. | |
| 248 |  | University of Utah Community Clinics | Community Health Centers; Primary Health Care; Patient-Centered Care; Health Services Accessibility | Established in 1998, the University of Utah Community Clinics is a network twelve neighborhood primary care centers. | |
| 249 |  | University of Utah Medical Center Construction (1962-65) | Hospital Design and Construction; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | Workmen standing on palettes during construction of the west facade ribbing, a portion of which can be seen to the left. | |
| 250 |  | University of Utah Medical Center Construction (1962-65) | Hospital Design and Construction; Hospitals, University; Academic Medical Centers; Schools, Medical; Universities; Utah; Aspects, Historical | Southwest corner of the medical center with ribbing for the first floor white breeze block sunscreen in place. |