Burned Infant Condition Upgraded
University Hospital Burn Center has upgraded the condition of Zack Clarke from critical to serious but stable.
Clarke, a 5-month-old infant, suffered second- and third degree burns on 40 percent of his body. He was admitted to the hospital on Nov. 6 after being burned by hot water at his father’s home.
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, the father confessed to putting Clarke into hot water after a dispute with his girlfriend.
Clarke’s family established a trust fund on his behalf at the Mountain America Credit Union. Contributions can be made at any Mountain America location.
Health Brochures Available in 24 Languages
The Eccles Health Science Library now offers 200 health brochures in 24 languages on its Web site.
The effort was motivated by the 1990 census, which showed that 7.8 and 13.8 percent of Utah and U.S. households, respectively, do not use English as a primary language.
The health brochure topics include immunizations, cancer prevention and tips on healthy living.
The project, funded mostly by Library Services and Technology Act grants, is a partnership with the Utah Department of Health’s Bureau of Primary Care, Rural and Ethnic Health to improve access to health materials.
College of NursingRe-accredited
The University of Utah College of Nursing received a 10-year accreditation, the maximum term available, from the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.
Founded in 1948, the college is ranked 25th in the nation and has the only doctoral program in Utah. In fiscal year 2000, the college received more than $1 million in National Institutes of Health grants.
The college has 400 pre nursing, 300 baccalaureate, 200 master and 50 doctoral students.