Trustee Newsletter 

The event, entitled Physicians Leading—Leading Physicians, brought together national thought leaders, including Intermountain’s Dr. Marc Harrison, Dr. Brent James, and Dr. Stephen Swensen, as well as other prominent healthcare leaders.

Intermountain experts were cited alongside experts from the Mayo Clinic, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Rush University Medical Center as national leaders in using technology to help people manage chronic conditions.

Established by Intermountain’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bert Zimmerli and his wife Lynnie, and supported by donors, the fund is an endowment that provides specially tailored, memorable experiences to young patients and their families who are struggling with life-limiting or life-altering diagnoses. 

Is it OK for pregnant women to attend CrossFit classes? Experts discussed this question and more during a session titled “Mythbusters in Sports Medicine” at the annual meeting of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. 

More than 4,200 runners ran with a purpose Saturday, June 24, raising money to help support cancer patients treated at Intermountain facilities; 100 percent of race proceeds support the cause thanks to the race’s 28 sponsors.

CEO Dr. Marc Harrison shares candid thoughts on growth, business decisions, future TeleHealth plans, and more.

Efforts include expanded hours and increased access to providers via more caregivers, a mobile clinic, TeleHealth visits, and other resources.

Intermountain’s Simulation Center—with healthcare innovations that improve healthcare in the home setting—are now being featured in the Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health.

Board Chair Scott Anderson (left) and CEO Marc Harrison, MD, share personal messages in new Annual Report.

As part of his report to the community in April, CEO Marc Harrison, MD, discussed ways Intermountain is working to improve the safety and quality of the care we provide, including work by Intermountain’s Clinical Programs and our research efforts.

Users can filter by the type of experience they want; app will pull up trails and hikes anywhere in the state.

Many Utah shoppers are interested in healthier options, and thanks to the LiVe Well Lane grocery store program, it’s even easier to make that decision.

After multiple heart surgeries, strokes, and even liver surgery, Alex Homer received his heart transplant at age 8, one of more than 150 children who’ve undergone heart transplants at Primary Children’s since 1985.

Ads—launched this summer—highlight the extraordinary work being done by Intermountain’s Neurosciences Clinical Program.

New Life Flight hangar is a freestanding building that includes three new interactive experiences: a flight simulator, hoist rescue, and mechanics shed.

We regularly spotlight a trustee serving on an Intermountain board. Brian Coles is the Governing Board Chair at Delta and Fillmore Community Hospitals

This important community resource, supported by Intermountain Healthcare, means you can call, live chat, email, or search United Way’s 211 database.

Researchers will help caregivers better identify post-traumatic stress disorder and help kids get the care they need.

The American Medical Association is giving Intermountain Healthcare a $323,000 grant to improve diabetes prevention and management among high-risk underserved groups—including older adults, men, minority groups, and those with physical disabilities.

Four new research projects receive funding from the Intermountain Research and Medical Foundation to help increase their potential to save lives, reduce medical expenses, expand medical knowledge, and improve healthcare delivery across Intermountain Healthcare.

Intermountain President and CEO Marc Harrison, MD, was named No. 10 on Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders 2017.

For the first time, Primary Children’s has been ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties measured by U.S. News & World Report.

Senior medical informaticist at Intermountain’s Homer Warner Center received the LOINC Award for Distinguished Contributions for her work to enhance health data interoperability.

Intermountain Healthcare Simulation Consortium has been accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in the area of teaching and education.

Intermountain’s Supply Chain Organization received the 2017 Chainnovator award from Gartner, a leading research and technology firm, in recognition of the unique work being done at our Homecare and Hospice Fulfillment Center.

A team of pharmacists at the Primary Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic and the Intermountain Specialty Pharmacy received a national best-practices award for innovations that have improved patient access to treatment, increased medication adherence, and reduced hospital stays. 

The Salt Lake Clinic team underwent a rigorous judging process to earn the Utah Building Owners and Managers Association award, which is among the state’s most prestigious and comprehensive honors in commercial real estate.

Read summaries of recent news stories about Intermountain in the national media.