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Board Certification
American Board of Family MedicineAmerican Board of Lifestyle MedicinePatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 24 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
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Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.October 04, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERshe is a caring doctor and takes the time to listen to people and is understanding.
June 14, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Van Hala is the most amazing, kind, compassionate and brilliant doctor I have ever worked with. I appreciate her care for my health through the years more than words can explain and I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone, in person or online. She is the best!
May 09, 2024SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr Van Hala is kind and a wonderful listener.
October 19, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERgood care
July 11, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERDr. Van Hala was awesome. She was kind and personable; listened to me and was very patient and detailed in her explanation.
May 20, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERIt is always good to leave an appointment with great guidance & kindness.
May 11, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERExcellent experience. Professional, caring and knowledgeable.
May 11, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERThis was the first encounter I had with Dr. Van Hala. She was extremely professional, thorough, helpful during my bout of Covid. I feel very fortunate to have been treated by her. The bottom line, I feel that I won the doctor lottery!
May 09, 2023SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTERPlease feel free to use the comment I made in the beginning of the survey.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Primary Academic Divisions Family Medicine
Board Certification American Board of Family MedicineAmerican Board of Lifestyle MedicineEducation history
Fellowship David Eccles School of Business, ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Science Leadership Development Program 2016 Mini-Fellowship National Institute for Program Director Development (NIPPD) Fellowship Fellow Fellowship Curriculum Development - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah, Family & Preventive Medicine Academic Fellow Public ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah M.P.H. Chief Resident Family Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah, Family & Preventive Medicine Chief Resident Family Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah, Family & Preventive Medicine Resident Internship Family Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah, Family & Preventive Medicine Intern Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Michigan, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Research Fellow Professional Medical Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Michigan Medical School M.D. Biology - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Michigan B.S. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Van Hala S, Taylor E, Cochella S (2024). Leadership Development in Graduate Medical Education: A Pilot Study of Implementation of a Validated Self-assessment Instrument. Family Medicine, 56(6), 387-392.
- Fortenberry KT, Cochella S, Stoesser K, Ose D, Taylor E, Frame K, Van Hala S (2022). Teaching Self-directed Learning Skills Through a Resident-Led Milestones Process. PRiMER, 6(40).
- Knox J, Fortenberry KT, Qeadan F, Tingey B, Holman A, Stoesser K, Van Hala S (2021). Implementing an Anonymous Closed-Loop Feedback Process and Associations With ACGME Annual Survey Scores in a Family Medicine Residency. Fam Med, 53(10), 878-881. ()
- Locke AB, Fortenberry KT, Sullivan E, Ose D, Tingey B, Qeadan F, Henson A, Van Hala S (2020). Use of a Feedback Survey as a Part of a Wellness Champions Program to Improve Academic Faculty Satisfaction and Burnout: Implications for Burnout in Academic ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Centers.. Glob Adv ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Med.
- Pohl SD, Van Hala S, Ose D, Tingey B, Leiser JP (2020). A Longitudinal Curriculum for Quality Improvement, Leadership Experience, and Scholarship in a Family Medicine Residency Program. Fam Med, 52(8), 570-575.
- Badarane D, Knox J, Camacho A, Magill MK, Van Hala S, Jones JL (2019). Increasing Chlamydia Testing Rates via Targeted Outreach. PRiMER. 2019 Jan 1;3:17. PRiMER Peer-Reviewed Reports in Medical Education Research, 3(17).
- Jones KB, Fortenberry K, Sanyer O, Knighton R, Van Hala S (2018). Creation of a Family Medicine Residency Blog. Int J Psychiatry Med, 53(5-6), 427-435.
- Van Hala S, Cochella S, Jaggi R, Frost C, Kiraly B, Pohl S, Gren L (2018). Development and Validation of the Foundational ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵcare Leadership Self-assessment. Fam Med, 50(4), 262-8.
- Fortenberry KT, Van Hala S, Frost CJ (2017). Establishing a Culture of Intentional Wellness: Lessons From a Family Medicine Resident Focus Group. DOI:10.22454/PRiMER.2017.597444. 1(12).
- Saffel-Shrier S, Gunning K, Van Hala S, Farrell T, Lehmann W, Egger M, Miniclier N (2012). Residency redesign to accommodate trends in geriatrics: an RC-FM variance to establish a patient-centered medical home in an assisted living facility. Fam Med, 44(2), 128-31. ()
- Joy EA, Van Hala S, Cooper L (2009). ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ-related concerns of the female athlete: a lifespan approach. Am Fam Physician, 79(6), 489-95. ()
- Hobson WL, Avant-Mier R, Cochella S, Van Hala S, Stanford J, Alder SC, Croskell SE (2005). Caring for the Underserved: Using Patient and Physician Focus Groups to Inform Curriculum Development. Ambul Pediatr, 5(2), 90-5.
- Joy EA, Van Hala S, Marshall E (2004). Pregnancy as an opportunity for behavior change. Curr Sports Med Rep, 3(6), 327-9. ()
- Joy EA, Van Hala S (2004). Musculoskeletal curricula in medical education: filling in the missing pieces. Phys Sportsmed, 32(11), 42-8. ()
- Bahng SC, Van Hala S, Nelson VS, Hurvitz EA, Roloff DW, Grady LA, Lewis CC (1998). Parental report of pediatric tracheostomy care. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 79(11), 1367-9.
- Van Hala S, Nelson VS, Hurvitz EA, Panzi A, Bloom DA, Ward MJ (1997). Bladder management in patients with pediatric onset neurogenic bladders. J Spinal Cord Med, 20(4), 410-5. ()
Letter
- Van Hala S, Cochella S, Frost C, Gren L (2018). Collaborative Skills Essential to Leadership [Letter to the editor]. Fam Med, 50(9), 712-3.
- Fortenberry K, Knox J, Van Hala S (2018). What do Residents Want for Burnout Prevention? … Time [Letter to the editor]. Acad Med, 93(3), 343-344.
- Jones KB, Sanyer O, Fortenberry K, Van Hala S (2017). Resident Education Through Blogging and Other Social Media Platforms. [Letter to the editor]. J Grad Med Educ, 9(2), 256-256.
- Van Hala S (2007). Maximizing workflow with an EHR. [Letter to the editor]. Fam Pract Manag, 14(6), 13. ()
Other
- Van Hala S (2024). A Harrowing Elixir. (3, p. 9).
- Van Hala S (2023). The Snowstorm. JAMA (329(20), p. 1742).
- Van Hala S (2023). The Snowstorm. Published online. As of 6/6/23: 7,025 views. JAMA.
- Van Hala S (2021). I Am Sorry, Honey. Voices From the Faculty: A Collection of Stories From ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah School of Medicine Faculty (2, p. 23). ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.
- Van Hala S (2010). The Autopsy (poem). Fam Med (6(42), p. 397).
- Van Hala S, Rowell K (1996). Partner Violence: How You Can Recognize and Intervene in Partner Abuse, A Guide for ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Care Providers (Handbook). Ann Arbor: ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Michigan American Medical Women's Association.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Van Hala S (2019). Rose, Thorn, Bud [Web]. Salt Lake City, UT: Family Medicine Vital Signs: Utah Family Medicine Residency Blog.
- Stoesser K, Van Hala S (2019). VBAC (Vaginal birth after cesarean section) [Web]. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource.
- Van Hala S (2018). Tending to Transition [Web]. Salt Lake City: Family Medicine Vital Signs: Utah Family Medicine Residency Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.com/2018/07/03/tending-to-transition/.
- Fortenberry K, Knox J, Van Hala S (2018). What Do Residents Want For Burnout Prevention? Time [Web]. Family Medicine Vital Signs: Utah Family Medicine Residency Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.wordpress.com.
- Pohl S, Van Hala S, Ransco M, Leiser J (2018). How the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Prepares Family Medicine Residents to Lead Value Improvement Efforts [Web]. Available: https://catalyst.nejm.org/residents-lead-value-improvement-efforts/.
- Van Hala S (2017). Vulnerability in Leadership [Web]. Salt Lake City: Family Medicine Vital Signs Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.wordpress.com/2017/07/25/vulnerability-in-leadership/.
- Van Hala S (2016). Who is YOUR Doctor? [Web]. Salt Lake City: Family Medicine Vital Signs Blog: Utah Family Medicine Residency Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.wordpress.com/2016/07/19/who-is-your-doctor/.
- Van Hala S (2015). You Don't Have to Feel Overwhelmed with Your First Newborn [Podcast]. The Scope, ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Sciences Radio. Available: http://healthcare.utah.edu/the-scope/shows.php?shows=0_c5l79l1q.
- Van Hala S (2015). Transparency in Wellness [Web]. Family Medicine Vital Signs: Utah Family Medicine Residency Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.wordpress.com.
- Van Hala S (2014). Tenets for Internship and Beyond [Web]. Salt Lake City: Family Medicine Vital Signs: Utah Family Medicine Residency Blog. Available: https://fammedvitalsigns.wordpress.com/2014/07/01/tenets-for-internship-and-beyond/.
- Kiraly B, Van Hala S (2014). Practice Management Curriculum: An Evolving Design [Web]. The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Family Medicine Digital Resource Library. Available: http://www.fmdrl.org/4795.
- Van Hala S, Leiser J, Kiraly B, Backman R, Jones K (2013). Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in a Family Medicine Residency Program: Leveraging Three Missions [Web]. The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Family Medicine Digital Resource Library. Available: www.fmdrl.org/4357.
- Leiser J, Van Hala S, Backman R, Kiraly B (2011). Order From Chaos: Improving Quality of Care in a Resident/Faculty Practice Through Integrated Team Meetings [Web]. The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Family Medicine Digital Resource Library. Available: www.fmdrl.org/3621.
- Van Hala S, Leiser J, Backman R (2008). Tools to Implement and Teach the "Care Team Model" in a Family [Web]. The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Family Medicine Digital Resource Library. Available: www.fmdrl.org/2027.
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