It’s officially giving season. And as you traipse through Christmas markets and shop your local boutiques, allow us to make a case for the greatest gift of all: our health. Cheesiness aside, the saying is especially true during this season of flus and inversion. So while this issue is appropriately packed with holiday cheer, we also thought it pertinent to shine a light on the healthcare heroes who work tirelessly to ensure we receive and maintain the gift of health.⁠
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To help prepare our list of Top Docs, we tapped Utah-based, state-licensed physicians across the state to nominate their peers and screened each nomination through Professional Research Services. ⁠
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As we were making our list and checking it twice, we also spoke to three individuals in the healthcare sector impacting the way Utahns receive care — both present and future. Take our cover star, Dr. Kristina Callis Duffin, dean of the new Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, who shares exciting educational opportunities for medical students at the University of Utah that will no doubt impact the next generation of doctor-patient relationships.⁠
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Of course, there’s lots more to love within these pages —gift ideas, restaurant guides, and holiday decor among them! ⁠
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