2025 Pub 9. Issue 1

DISCLAIMER: This article is NOT REAL. Well, it is real in that it does exist, but it doesn’t contain factual information. It is made up for the purposes of entertainment. And isn’t that the real truth? Probably not. INVESTIGATIVE REPORT, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAHDr. Regina Wambsgans, a successful physician from Salt Lake City, Utah, has […]

A Bit About Dr. Jones I am married with four great kids: two boys, two girls, aged from 9 to 20. We live in Holladay, but I grew up in Farmington. My wife and I were friends in high school at Davis High, but didn’t date until college at Utah State. We got married and

A Bit About Dr. Hatch I was born and raised in Tema, Ghana. I am the youngest in the family and grew up right on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, so I obviously love seafood and being near the water. My formative years were in Ghana, and I moved to the United States for

A Bit About Jordyn
Hi! My name is Jordyn Huecker, and I am a second-year medical student at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. I grew up in Crystal River, Florida, a super tiny town on the Gulf Coast of Florida. My family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, when I was starting high school, and that’s where I consider my home. I grew up playing softball year-round and spending time on the water with my parents and three younger siblings. I love exploring Utah and doing pretty much anything outdoors. Hiking, skiing and pickleball are some of my current favorites!

As we look to the future of family medicine, Noorda-COM FMIG is committed to supporting and empowering future family physicians through hands-on experiences, professional development and community engagement. Throughout the 2024-25 school year, we hosted a range of events, including clinical workshops, guest panels and community outreach initiatives. These events were designed to help students build practical skills, connect with experienced physicians and give back to our local communities.

As family physicians, we stand at the intersection of patient-centered care, where trust, continuity and a deep understanding of individual health histories converge. This unique position enables us to play a critical role in the safe and effective integration of medical cannabis into patient care when clinically appropriate. Having served both as a Qualified Medical Provider (QMP) and as a member of Utah’s Medical Cannabis Compassionate Use Board*, I have observed firsthand how family physicians are best positioned to guide patients through the complex process of medical cannabis consideration.

Introduction
D.G. is a 79-year-old Caucasian male. He is a retired educator who taught political science and law at the high school level. The patient presented with a three-week history of slurred speech and some difficulty completing his weekday golf game.

Humans always seem to be looking for the fountain of youth, or just about any way to delay getting older.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH) has partnered with five local mental health authorities to build teams (as well as a newly launched website) across the state to address a specific mental health need — psychosis. While this mental health issue can impact anyone

February 2025 marked another educational and ski-filled weekend at UAFP’s annual CME & Ski conference in Park City, Utah, at the Westgate Resort.