About
Dr. Heather Jackson is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Become Health in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Lancaster General Hospital, one of the top ten family medicine residency programs in the country. With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, she has delivered over 300 babies and guided countless families through all stages of health. Before narrowing her focus to primary care, she participated in 15 years of vaccine and medication research with J. Lewis Research.
Dr. Jackson is passionate about women's reproductive health, including abnormal pap smear management, contraception, and postnatal care. She also focuses on mental health, weight management, and chronic disease management. She holds affiliation with the American Board of Family Medicine. Outside the clinic, she maintains a hive of approximately 60,000 bees, a practice she took up during COVID that deepened her appreciation for community and nurturing. She is a mother of four, and she also swims, skis, practices yoga, sings, plays piano and viola, crafts, and travels. "
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Utah School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital
Additional Training
15 years of research developing new vaccines and medications with J. Lewis Research
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Jackson right for?
Dr. Jackson is a strong fit for women seeking comprehensive reproductive and preventive care. Families with children of all ages, from newborns through adolescents, benefit from her pediatric depth and long-term relationship focus. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, or depression will find her approach thorough and unhurried. Patients who want direct access to their physician, same-day availability, and transparent pricing will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jackson treats a wide range of conditions in adults and children. Her chronic disease work covers diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, sleep apnea, and insomnia. She also manages depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Her clinical interests include menopause, infertility workups, pelvic floor disorders, abnormal pap smears, period irregularities, weight management, acne, migraines, and musculoskeletal injuries.
Yes. Dr. Jackson holds board certification in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed her residency at Lancaster General Hospital, nationally ranked among the top ten family medicine programs.
Dr. Jackson brings nearly 20 years of clinical experience. Her background includes delivering over 300 babies, guiding families through all stages of life, and 15 years of research developing new vaccines and medications with J. Lewis Research.
Yes. Women's health is a central clinical focus for Dr. Jackson. She provides pap smears and colposcopy, contraception counseling, IUD and Nexplanon placement and removal, menopause counseling and treatment, infertility workups, pelvic floor care, and postnatal care. She no longer provides obstetric or prenatal care.
Yes. Dr. Jackson sees patients from newborns through adolescents. She performs well child exams, newborn wellness exams, sports physicals, acne treatment, circumcisions, and same-day sick visits. She also manages teen contraception, menstrual irregularities, and referrals for ADHD and mental health evaluations.
Dr. Jackson manages mental health as part of whole-person primary care. She treats depression, anxiety, and ADHD within the membership. Her approach addresses emotional and social well-being alongside physical health, not as separate concerns.
Yes. Dr. Jackson responds to urgent patient needs Monday through Friday outside standard office hours. Members can contact her directly by text, call, or email. For urgent needs after dinner or on weekends without a response, the practice directs patients to urgent care or the emergency room.
Yes. Dr. Jackson offers telehealth visits as part of every membership. Members can connect remotely for many concerns without coming into the office. She also offers home visits on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee.
Dr. Jackson built her career around the belief that health is personal, relational, and whole-person. Her nearly two decades of practice reflect a commitment to knowing patients over time and supporting them through every stage of life. Patients and colleagues describe her as thorough, down-to-earth, and genuinely invested in each person she treats.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026