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Our FY25 Annual Report is here, celebrating the 500+ people who make our department what it is. Their passion, innovation, and collaboration are at the heart of every story. We’re honored to share their work as we close out 2025.

View the full report at the link in our bio.

#UofUSurgery #UofUHealth #AnnualReport #FY25 #ExcellenceInMedicine taken in University of Utah Department of Surgery by @uofusurgery

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For every story we tell, a hundred more are unfolding. Across our department, people are challenging assumptions, making discoveries, advancing care and training those who will push the work further.

This year, we invite you to hear directly from the people making it happen through our new “Voices of Surgery” podcast and FY26 Annual Report.

Head to the link in our bio to discover what our people believe is possible next.

#UofUSurgery #AnnualReport #VoicesofSurgeryPodcast taken in University of Utah Department of Surgery by @uofusurgery

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This morning we gathered as a department to discuss the incredible work our teams have done this year.

During our State of the Department Address, the Department Chair, Fiemu Nwariaku, MD, MBA, FACS, and our eight division chiefs reflected on the year's accomplishments and shared their division's goals for the near future.

We also celebrated the launch of our FY26 Annual Report, "Voices of Surgery," available in print, online, and through 35 podcast episodes that feature the different voices throughout our department. This work does not happen alone, and we want to continue sharing the important collaborations throughout our teams and those we work with.

We're excited to share the people, stories, and innovations that continue to shape our department. Explore the full report at the link in our bio!

#UofUSurgery #DepartmentofSurgery #UofUHealth A person stands at a podium speaking in front of a banner that reads "U Health University of Utah Department of Surgery." The background includes geometric designs and an audience is visible in the foreground. by @uofusurgery

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When cancer has spread to the abdomen, having more treatment options can make a meaningful difference.

HIPEC and PIPAC are two innovative ways to deliver chemotherapy directly into the abdomen. HIPEC combines surgery with heated chemotherapy, while PIPAC uses a minimally invasive procedure to deliver chemotherapy as a pressurized aerosol. Each is used in different situations, based on a person’s cancer and treatment needs.

We are proud to be one of only a few hospitals in the country to offer both treatments, giving patients and their care teams more options to consider when standard treatments may not be enough.

Learn more through the link in our bio. Medical professionals performing surgery under bright operating room lights, surrounded by equipment. taken in Huntsman Cancer Institute by @uofusurgery

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We're wrapping up National APP Week with a well-deserved celebration of our incredible Advanced Practice Providers. Thank you to the PAs, NPs, and APPs whose knowledge, care, and commitment help improve our patients' lives every day! The dedication, heart, and passion you bring to this institution inspire us; we could not be more proud to celebrate you. 💙

#NationalAPPWeek #UofUSurgery #UofUHealth #APCs #APPWeek by @uofusurgery

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For Lisa Chapman, PA-C, caring for people with cancer is more than a career. It’s deeply personal.

After losing both her mother and a close friend to cancer, Lisa knows how much fear, heartache, and uncertainty a diagnosis can bring. Today, as a physician assistant in urologic surgical oncology, she draws on those experiences to help patients and families feel supported through some of life’s most private and difficult moments.

During National Advanced Practice Provider Week, we’re celebrating Lisa and all the APPs whose expertise, compassion, and dedication make a difference for patients and families every day.

In her Letter of Hope, Lisa thanks patients for trusting their care teams with their fears, vulnerabilities, and stories—and reminds us that cancer care is built not only on medical expertise, but also on compassion, dignity, and human connection.

Read her letter through the link in our bio. Blue “Letter of Hope” graphic featuring a circular portrait of Lisa S. Chapman, PA-C, smiling in a white coat. Text reads: “Thank you for your trust. It is the anchor of our practice. We pledge to continue meeting your vulnerability with the highest level of clinical excellence, absolute discretion, and unwavering compassion.” Lisa is identified as a physician assistant in urologic surgical oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute. by @uofusurgery

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What drives Kelly Hewitt, MD, FACS, in her work as a breast cancer surgeon? Her patients.

For Dr. Hewitt, caring for someone with breast cancer begins by sitting down together, talking through the options, and finding the approach that feels right for that individual.

In this episode of Talks with Docs, she shares more about that patient-centered approach, innovations such as robotic mastectomy, and how research is helping improve treatment now and for the future.

By combining compassionate care with leading-edge research and surgical innovation, Dr. Hewitt and her colleagues are helping ensure each patient receives care tailored to their individual needs.

Watch the video to meet Dr. Hewitt—and learn why the operating room is her happy place. by @uofusurgery

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🎉Exciting news!

For the third year in a row, Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospitals have achieved national ranking in all 11 pediatric specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Seven specialties are now ranked among the nation's Top 25, including Neonatology and Cancer.

This recognition is a tribute to the caregivers and teams across all three Primary Children's Hospitals and our partnership with University of Utah Health, working together to provide exceptional care for children and families every day. by @uofusurgery

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After surviving a catastrophic skiing accident, Dr. Thomas Higgins experienced trauma care from the other side of the hospital bed. During University of Utah Health's 25-year celebration of its nationally verified Level I Trauma Center, Higgins shared his story and reunited with Intermountain Life Flight paramedics Hal Van Meeteren and Sarah Anderson, the rescuers who helped save his life. It was their first meeting since the day of the accident.

25 years. Nearly 50,000 patients. Countless lives changed.

Click the LINK in our bio to learn more. A group of individuals stands around a podium with a red "University of Utah Health" backdrop. Two people are shaking hands, and others are standing nearby, smiling and observing. The setting appears to be a press event or announcement. by @uofusurgery

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We are thrilled to announce that the new integrated vascular surgery residency was just approved by the ACGME! All of the paperwork is submitted to participate in the Match this year and the program should appear in ERAS in 1-2 weeks! We are excited to watch this program flourish, and even more excited to collaborate with new trainees in vascular surgery. The breadth and depth of exposure seen here in Salt Lake is outstanding, and new trainees will have the opportunity to learn with some truly world-class surgeons and mentors. #uofuvascularsurgery #thematch #residencyapplication #integratedvascularresidency #integratedvascularsurgery by @uofusurgery

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Did you know the newer iPhones have built-in Crash & Fall Detection that automatically alerts first responders if you take a hard impact and don’t turn it off?
We had no idea... until a bag containing an iPhone got tossed off a raft on our river trip!
About 40 minutes later, the unmistakable chop of a helicopter started echoing up the canyon. The amazing team at Life Flight saw our “we’re all good!” wave, but decided to land and check on us anyway. Talk about incredible service!
It turned into an unforgettable memory—the kids got to crawl all over the helicopter, and we got to chat and share a laugh with the crew. We are so grateful we didn’t actually need a rescue, but insanely impressed by how fast help can show up, even in the middle of Desolation Canyon.
Want to meet the real-life heroes who keep us safe both at home and in the backcountry?
🌶️ Utah Firefighter Chili Cook-Off
📅 Date: October 10th | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🚁 Meet crews from Life Flight, Air Med, and fire departments across the state!
Come taste some incredible chili and say thank you to our local first responders. Grab your tickets in advance here: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofUtah/events/utah-firefighter-chili-cookoff-benefiting-burn-camp by @uofusurgery

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