The People's Health Clinic

10/13/2026

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, People’s Health Clinic Patient Intake Specialist Maryori Godoy is sharing a very personal message with our patients.

Maryori is a breast cancer survivor. Diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 2019, she underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Today, she continues to prioritize her annual screenings and is healthy.

This month, Maryori created bracelets and cards for patients to share part of her story while encouraging them to know their bodies, keep up with their checkups, and talk with their healthcare provider about any changes they notice.

For Maryori, each bracelet carries a message of prevention, hope and love for life. 💗

10/12/2026

Elizabeth has been at The People’s Health Clinic for over 16 years – first as a vitals volunteer, then as a volunteer RN, and now seeing patients as a Nurse Practitioner. She also helps direct the Women’s Health team at the clinic as the Women’s Health Assistant Medical Director.

Elizabeth has a BA in international relations from Stanford University, an MPH from Columbia University, a BSN from University of Utah, and an MSN from Duke University (school is one of her passions!). She is currently adjunct faculty at the University of Utah College of Nursing and precepts NP/CNM students during clinical rotations.

Read her full bio here: https://peopleshealthclinic.org/provider/elizabeth-jacobsen-np/


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Elizabeth lleva más de 16 años en The People’s Health Clinic: primero como voluntaria encargada de tomar los signos vitales, luego como enfermera registrada (RN) voluntaria y, actualmente, atendiendo a pacientes como enfermera de práctica avanzada (Nurse Practitioner). Además, ayuda a dirigir el equipo de salud de la mujer de la clínica en su calidad de subdirectora médica de dicha área.

Elizabeth cuenta con una licenciatura en Relaciones Internacionales por la Universidad de Stanford, una maestría en Salud Pública (MPH) por la Universidad de Columbia, una licenciatura en Enfermería (BSN) por la Universidad de Utah y una maestría en Enfermería (MSN) por la Universidad de Duke (¡la formación académica es una de sus pasiones!). Actualmente, es docente adjunta en la Facultad de Enfermería de la Universidad de Utah y supervisa a estudiantes de enfermería de práctica avanzada (NP) y partería (CNM) durante sus rotaciones clínicas.

Lea su biografía completa aquí: https://peopleshealthclinic.org/provider/elizabeth-jacobsen-np/

10/10/2026

Mental health is just as important as physical health—yet stigma still stops people from getting support.

This World Mental Health Day (Oct 10), the global focus is on how lived experiences heard lead to real voices and real change. Action matters more than words:

• Check in on your teammates and friends.
• Listen without trying to fix the problem.
• Prioritize your own boundaries and downtime.

If you or someone you know needs support, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.


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La salud mental es tan importante como la salud física; sin embargo, el estigma sigue impidiendo que las personas busquen apoyo.

En este Día Mundial de la Salud Mental (10 de octubre), el enfoque global se centra en cómo escuchar las experiencias vividas da lugar a voces auténticas y a un cambio real. Las acciones valen más que las palabras:

• Pregunta a tus compañeros de equipo y amigos cómo están.
• Escucha sin intentar solucionar el problema.
• Prioriza tus propios límites y tus momentos de descanso.

Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo, la Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis 988 ofrece un servicio gratuito y confidencial, disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, llamando o enviando un mensaje de texto al 988.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Know What's Normal for You:

Every body is different. Get familiar with how your breasts usually look and feel so you'll notice if something changes. Most breast changes are not cancer. Your doctor can help decide whether any testing is needed.

Let your doctor know about any change, such as a new lump, pain, a rash, ni**le discharge, or a change in shape or skin.

Breast cancer can affect anyone with breast tissue, including men, though it is much less common in men.


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Octubre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama. Conoce qué es lo normal para ti:

Cada cuerpo es diferente. Familiarízate con el aspecto y la sensación habituales de tus senos para que puedas notar si algo cambia. La mayoría de los cambios en los senos no son cáncer. Tu médico puede ayudarte a decidir si es necesario realizar alguna prueba.

Informa a tu médico sobre cualquier cambio, como la aparición de un bulto nuevo, dolor, erupción cutánea, secreción por el p***n o alteraciones en la forma o en la piel.

El cáncer de mama puede afectar a cualquier persona con tejido mamario, incluidos los hombres, aunque es mucho menos frecuente en ellos.

10/08/2026

Before Edre was born, his mom, Debbie, did everything right.

She was working full-time. She applied for Medicaid. She submitted every pay stub, form, and verification required.

Two months later, she was denied because she missed the income cutoff by a matter of dollars.

By then, Edre had already been born, which meant her newborn baby didn't have health insurance either.

So Debbie turned to People's Health Clinic.

While Community Health Case Manager Joana helped her navigate applications, verifications and medical bills, our healthcare team made sure mom and baby continued receiving the care they needed.

For Debbie, that meant she could focus on caring for her new baby.

For Edre, it meant having a pediatrician looking out for his health from the very beginning.

More local children need that same place to turn.

This October, we'll be sharing more about how PHC is expanding pediatric care, and how you can help us be there for the next family who needs us.

Help us give more kids a healthy start by making a gift to our Live PC Give PC page today, and helping us reach our $100,000 goal to unlock an additional $50,000 for local families.

https://www.livepcgivepc.org/organization/Peopleshealthclinic

10/06/2026

Pediatric care is more than having somewhere to go when your child is sick.

It's having someone who gets to know them as they grow.

Someone who can answer questions, monitor their development, manage an ongoing health condition, or notice when something doesn't seem quite right.

For children without health insurance, that kind of consistent care isn't easy to find.

As the number of uninsured children continues to grow across Utah, People's Health Clinic is working to make sure more local kids have somewhere to turn.

Help us give more kids a healthy start by making a gift to our Live PC Give PC page today: https://www.livepcgivepc.org/organization/Peopleshealthclinic

You don’t have to wait until November 6. Every dollar gets us closer to unlocking an additional $50,000.

10/01/2026

For thousands of children in our community without health insurance, getting care when they’re sick, injured, or something just doesn’t seem right isn’t always simple.

At People’s Health Clinic, children can receive care for the whole child, from well-child visits, illnesses, and developmental concerns to anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health needs.

Because every parent deserves somewhere to turn when they’re worried about their child. And every child deserves access to the care they need to grow up healthy.

This year during Live PC Give PC, your gift can help us unlock an additional $50,000 for our patients. Help us raise $100,000 to unlock the full $50,000 matching grant and give even more local kids a healthy start.

Donate today at https://www.livepcgivepc.org/organization/Peopleshealthclinic/.

09/30/2026

For Family and Friends Worried About Someone Contemplating Su***de:

- Trust your gut. If something feels wrong, say something.
- Encourage them to see a provider or counselor.
- Take all talk of su***de seriously, even if it seems small.

Numbers to Know:
988 — Call or text this number any time, day or night. Free and private. For you or someone you love.
911 — Call this if someone is in danger right now.
Text "HELLO" to 741741 — Free text line if talking on the phone is hard.
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Para familiares y amigos preocupados por alguien que contempla el suicidio:

- Confíe en su instinto. Si algo no le parece bien, dígalo.
- Anímelo a consultar a un profesional de la salud o a un consejero.
- Tome en serio cualquier comentario sobre el suicidio, por pequeño que parezca.

Números importantes:
988 — Llame o envíe un mensaje de texto a este número en cualquier momento, de día o de noche. Es gratuito y confidencial. Para usted o para un ser querido.
911 — Llame a este número si alguien corre peligro en este momento.
Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "HOLA" al 741741 — Línea de texto gratuita si le resulta difícil hablar por teléfono.

***depreventionmonth

09/29/2026

Pediatric care is about more than treating a child when they’re sick.

It’s having someone paying attention to their physical and mental health. It’s giving parents a place to turn with questions and concerns. And it’s making sure families know they don’t have to navigate their child’s health alone.

At People’s Health Clinic, our pediatric team provides care for the whole child, from well-child visits, illnesses, and developmental concerns to anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health needs.

Together, we can make sure more local children and families have someone in their corner.