The 2015 Institute of Medicine report titled, "Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Redefining an Illness" provided a road map that BHC could use to mainstream the diagnosis of ME/CFS. Dr. Suzanne D. Vernon will describe some of the tools and technologies BHC is developing so that ME/CFS is more readily diagnosed and effectively treated. These […]
Please join us for the August education meeting on Pregnancy and ME/CFS featuring Peggy Rosati Allen, MS WHNP and a guest panel. Peggy is an Assistant Clinical Professor with the University of Utah College of Nursing and a graduate of the Nurse-Midwifery and Women's Health Nurse-Practitioner program. Peggy is married and has 3 young adult […]
Join BHC for "The Surprising Things Chronically Ill People Can Accomplish" presented by Linda Milne. Linda is a member of the BHC community that has navigated living a fulfilling a life while living with chronic illness. She will share tips and tricks from her personal experience with volunteering and international travel while living within limitations. […]
Please join BHC for "The Art of Good Enough Sex on Good Enough Days", presented by Dr. Jordan Rullo, PhD, ABPP, CST. “I don’t have enough energy for sex.” “My body doesn’t feel sexual. It feels like my enemy.” If these concerns sound familiar to you then I’d like to share with you how to maintain […]
Please join us for "Excellence in Clinical Care" with Dr. Bateman. Dr. B will give a brief update on the direction of clinical care and education at BHC and introduce two recently hired, integral additions to our medical team. After her introduction, Dr. Yellman and Dr. Buckalew will take the time to introduce themselves to […]
New findings suggest that multiple mitochondrial mutations and mutations in genes that control mitochondria create susceptibility for ME/CFS. Mutations in genes that control autoimmunity add to susceptibility for ME/CFS. It is possible that exposure to viruses, bacteria, mold or other pathogens, injury or other causes of inflammation can trigger increased or “de novo” autoimmunity causing […]
Please join BHC for our March Education Meeting, "Getting to the Bottom of Pelvic Health" with Dr. Lauren Nelson. Lauren Johnson, PT, DPT is a board certified and licensed doctor of physical therapy, currently the Director of Pelvic Physical Therapy and Wellness. Lauren serves as a board member of the University of Utah’s Student-run Pro […]
Please join BHC and our community for our February Education Meeting, "Pain Wars: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pain" with Dr. Matthew Nelson PT, DPT, TPS. In an easy to understand and fun approach, Dr. Nelson will explain and discuss the neuroscience of pain, and how physical therapy can play a role in treating pain for […]
Lucinda Bateman, MD, is a renowned clinician, researcher, and educator. Her Johns Hopkins University Medical School training instilled an approach to care that she has employed throughout her career - the patient comes first and the unknown or unexplained does not equate to a lack of proper and compassionate care. Since starting her own practice in 2000, she has served on six boards or committees, been the principal investigator for 45 studies, authored/coauthored 40 journal articles, served as adjunct instructor and adjunct assistant professor in the University of Utah Departments of Preventative Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Anesthesiology, and lectured around the world.