Life + Culture

Leading with Kindness: in Ghana

How one local surgeon joins others to bring help, healing, and hope to Africa. Article by Jennica Harris Volunteer. Surgeon. Husband. Father. Friend. These are just a few titles to describe Utah native Dayne R. Jensen, M.D., D.M.D. “Dr. Dayne” brings his expertise as a cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon in Northern Utah to the humble villages of Ghana, Africa, as the surgical director for Ghana Make A Difference. Founded in 2012 by Cory and Stacey Hofman, the mission of GMAD is to “protect...

Fitness

Breathe Better, Live Better

How Intentional Breathing Can Heal Body and Mind Article by Kelsey Campbell & Evana Mauriz | Photography by Dixie Meldrum Q: What is breathwork?  Breathwork is a powerful technique that uses intentional breathing patterns to shift spaces in your body, promoting health and well-being. It’s a versatile tool—much like exercise—that becomes more effective when integrated into your daily lifestyle. Q: How does controlling my breath help my body? A: Our bodies are built to heal...

Health + Wellness

Ogden Clinic's Community Commitment

Decades of leadership and a physician-focused approach drive growth and expand local primary care access. Article by Katrina Hammond Driven by Community: How Ogden Clinic Grew with a Patient-First Mindset For Kevin Porter, CEO of Ogden Clinic, a planned short stay turned into a decades-long commitment. Joining the clinic in 2003 as a Practice Administrator, Porter stepped into the top role in 2017. He attributes his longevity to the physicians, describing them as "so kind and really having...

Health + Wellness

Why Ogden, Dad?

It's home: restoring sound for the hands that guided his own. Article by Indiana Edelmayer | Photography by Kelsey Espinoza I'm Indiana, and I'm 14, almost 15. After fifteen years of living out of state, I was pretty surprised when my dad, Dr. Luke Edelmayer,  an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctor at Ogden Clinic specializing in cochlear implants for deaf people, moved us back home. We were living in the mountains of Arizona, and he took a position at the Ogden Clinic. Being homeschooled...