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Menopause Care: From Suffering in Silence to Thriving

The Big Picture Menopause is a normal life transition, but suffering through it should not be considered inevitable. For many women, the transition begins with perimenopause—the years before menopause when hormone levels fluctuate dramatically—and can bring symptoms...

Menopause Care: From Suffering in Silence to Thriving

by Chris Nichols | Oct 21, 2026 | Community Impact

The Big Picture Menopause is a normal life transition, but suffering through it should not be considered inevitable. For many women, the transition begins with...

Changing the Conversation About Menopause

The Big Picture The conversation about menopause is changing. More women are speaking openly about symptoms that have long been dismissed as “just part of aging”—and asking for better answers and care. At University of Utah Health, Lisa Taylor-Swanson, PhD, LAc, an...

Changing the Conversation About Menopause

by Chris Nichols | Oct 20, 2026 | Community Impact

The Big Picture The conversation about menopause is changing. More women are speaking openly about symptoms that have long been dismissed as “just part of aging”—and asking...

Closing the Menopause Care Gap at University of Utah Health

The Big Picture Better menopause care starts with listening to women about what they need. For Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, an assistant professor in the University of Utah College of Nursing and co-founder of MENOGAP, those conversations pointed to a clear need: access...

Closing the Menopause Care Gap at University of Utah Health

by Chris Nichols | Oct 19, 2026 | Community Impact

The Big Picture Better menopause care starts with listening to women about what they need. For Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, an assistant professor in the University of Utah...

New cancer support group blends therapy with meaning & connection

CommonSpirit Holy Cross- Jordan Valley Cancer Center is launching a free support group rooted in logotherapy, the approach pioneered by psychiatrist Viktor Frankl. Why it matters: A cancer diagnosis can shake a person's sense of purpose, not just their health. This...