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Goodbye flu, hello healthy: How to prep for this flu season
Your comprehensive guide to staying well-informed and healthy this fall
Primary care
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The best questions to ask during your next primary care appointment, according to our experts.
Emergency care
Next Level Trauma Care: St. Vincent Regional Hospital Achieves Level I Trauma Center Verification
With Level I Trauma Center designation, St. Vincent Regional Hospital is equipped to handle the most severe and complex cases 24/7, 365 days a year.
Emergency care
Know where to go: Your guide on choosing the right care at the right time
No matter what health concerns you may have, Intermountain Health is just a call or click away.
Heart & vascular care
Heart Disease: Know The Facts
Find out what you can do to prevent heart attacks and heart disease.
Primary care
How To Get The Most Out of Every Doctor Visit
Your annual checkup should be a conversation. Here's how to get the dialogue going.
What You Need to Know About Your Visit to the ER
A trip to the Emergency Room is less than ideal, to say the least. Understanding what will happen once you arrive can reduce some of the stress and ease the frustration of not knowing what to expect.
What to Expect in the Emergency Room
No matter what, visiting an emergency room is a stressful experience. Staff members strive to do everything possible to make patients feel safe and comfortable. However, there are eight tips everyone should understand to help an ER visit go as smoothly as possible:
Think you have cancer?
Because anyone can slap information about cancer on the internet, good judgement is key when searching online. Dr. Mark Ott, Chief Medical Director, Intermountain Medical Center, breaks down some good and not so good sources for information on cancer.
The 3 C's of Cancer Care
There are 3 main goals for treating cancer: cure, control, and comfort. When cancer is in the early stages, cure is often possible. When cancer has spread beyond where it started, the goal is to shrink a tumor and control cancer growth.
Surprise! Increasing Fiber in Your Diet Promotes Digestive Health and Much More!
Yes, your gut is glorious, and you want to keep it that way.
Spotting Pediatric Cancer: How to Know Whether Your Child Should be Seen
Adults have many ways to prevent or screen for cancers: wearing sunscreen, scheduling regular mammograms, or not smoking. But what about cancer in kids?
Skin Cancer: Preventative Steps You Can Take
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with more than a million new cases of skin cancer occurring each year, resulting in more than 10,000 deaths primarily from melanoma
Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need to Know
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects your brain, spinal cord, and eyes. Here's the most common symptoms and an update on the latest treatments.
How to Handle a Concussion
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury and should always be taken seriously. While in the past, athletes in particular would be encouraged to “walk it off,” current research demonstrates the dangers of this practice. Here's what you SHOULD do in the event of a concussion (and how to recognize that you have one).
How to choose a mental health provider for your child
Choosing a therapist can be difficult. Often, you’re unsure where to start and what to expect. Here are some ideas to help you get started.
How is your child's mental health?
It doesn’t matter if your child is six or sixteen, when they’re struggling, they need help. Unless you know what to look for and what to expect, you won’t be able to help your child get the help they need.
How Does Skin Cancer Become More Than Skin Cancer?
Former President Jimmy Carter's announcement that he has melanoma made many people wonder: Is melanoma the same thing as skin cancer, and how does skin cancer become more than skin cancer?
Help For Seniors With Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues
As American baby boomers get older, their need for mental health services is booming. One in five American seniors has a mental health or substance abuse problem, according to a 2012 report by the Institute of Medicine -- and that number will only grow as baby boomers get older.
Good Bugs for Your Gut
The human body is loaded with bacteria! Billions of bacteria, more like trillions, in your body. Ugh!Historically, the bad bacteria usually got all the press-Legionnaire’s disease, E. coli, Salmonella. What about the good guys? Finally, they’re getting good press.
Foot & Ankle: Is it Really Just an Ankle Sprain?
Dr. Rigby discusses foot and ankle sprains and treatment.
Exercise and its Impact on the Brain
The mind and the body are linked. When you improve your physical health, you’ll automatically experience greater mental health.
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinsons Patients
Reggie, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2007, had heard about deep brain stimulation, or DBS, in which neurosurgeons implant electrical leads into the brain.
Cancer care
Catch Prostate Cancer Early through Screening
One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime with 60 percent of those cases occurring in men age 65 or older. Prostate cancer is rare before age 40, and the average age at diagnosis is 66.
Better Than Sunscreen: Dress Your Kids in UV Protective Clothing
A sunburn in childhood can dramatically increase your chance of skin cancer later. UV protective clothing and sunblock are the best defense against UV rays.
Better Heart Health Means More Birthdays... and That's a Good Thing
There's a sort-of consensus out there that once you hit a certain age, you don't really look forward to your birthdays. Especially when you hit 40, 50, 60 or higher. David Larsen, one of the firefighters competing in the 2014 My Heart Challenge, celebrated his 40th birthday this past week
Building a Better Model to Provide Effective and Efficient Care in a Busy Emergency Department
Intermountain Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) moved to a new model of care last November that’s dramatically shortened the amount of time patients spend in the ED.
Get Outside and Play! The Benefits of Parks for Kids
While school is out, you might be at a loss about what to do to keep your children happy and healthy during the dog days of summer. The answer may be easier than you'd expect – try a trip to the local park.
Behind the Scenes: Coordinating Patient Transports with Life Flight
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes for Life Flight to transport a patient? Cindy Hayes is an Operational Controller with Intermountain Life Flight. On average, she coordinates 8-10 flights per 12-hour shift
Be active: Prevent heart disease
Being physically active is an important component to preventing heart disease, the nation's No. 1 killer. To improve overall cardiovascular health, we suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise.
Be prepared - know the signs of a stroke
Signs and symptoms of stroke always come on suddenly. Recognizing these signs and symptoms early can make a big difference in the outcome of the stroke.
Backpacks: Are Your Kids Overloaded?
You send your kids out the door, lunch in hand, backpack loaded. Wait, what is all in that backpack?
Balancing Life and Cancer Treatment
In relation to life’s various twists and turns, a cancer diagnosis can feel like a freefall. But once a person lands on his/her feet, they can begin learning how to balance treatment-related factors and life’s pleasures.
Back to School Guide in 5 Steps
Parents everywhere are rejoicing and kids are shedding tears. Why? Because it's August and for some school starts in just a few days. Here are 5 ways to get kids back into the swing of sleep routine, reducing school stress, and dealing with back to school emotions.
Back-to-School and Childhood Illnesses
Every parent has been there. Your child wakes up at 2 am and they’re sick with … something. It’s two weeks into a new school year, so you’re sure it’s something they picked up
Most Will Experience Back Pain, but What Can be Done
Eight out of ten people will have back pain at some point in their lifetime, but getting an appointment to see a specialist can sometimes take weeks, if not months.
Baby Your Baby - Preventing Pediatric Constipation
Discussion of dietary and bowel habits is an important part of routine health supervision visits for infants and children of all ages. This is because inadequate fluid and/or fiber intake can lead to constipation, a common childhood concern.
Baby Your Baby - All About RSV
If you have a newborn or a young child, you may have heard a lot about RSV. In this article, we answer some common questions you may have about this illness.
Baby Your Baby - All About Croup
If you have a newborn or a young child, you may have heard a lot about croup. In this article, we answer some common questions you may have about this illness.
Avoid Kidney Stones: Eat and Drink Right
Passing a kidney stone is one of the most painful experiences possible. Unfortunately, once you’ve had a kidney stone, your risk of having a second one is 30 percent within 5 years and 50 percent within 10 years
Are you updating your 72-hour emergency kit often enough?
When an emergency hits, it’s crucial to be prepared with adequate amounts of water, food, and basic necessities. A 72-hour kit, also called a disaster supply kit, is a small collection of things that you would need in an emergency.
"Tin Man" Finally Gets His Heart
Doctors keep West Jordan father alive using a total artificial heart until a donor heart became available.
Arizona Man Has New Lease on Life Thanks to SynCardia Total Artificial Heart
Andrew Weaver and his wife, Heather, feared he wouldn’t see their daughter, Haley, grow up because he was dying of heart failure. Instead, Andrew gets to cherish family moments that he would have missed, thanks to the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart
Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?
Are you at risk for breast cancer? Take our breast cancer risk quiz today.
An Innovative Heart Procedure for Linda
Intermountain specialists have pioneered leading-edge heart advances for decades, benefitting patients like Linda Smith, one of the first recipients of a new-generation aortic valve replacement.
Alternative Communication Ideas for Individuals With Autism
Many individuals on the autism spectrum do not even have the use of basic gestures to help them get their needs across
Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids
You could use some help around the house. Between work, and keeping track of your kids, you just aren’t making it through all of your household chores. You think your child is old enough to help out with chores, but you aren’t sure
Heart & vascular care
AHA16: An Opportunity for the World's Top Heart Researchers to Collaborate
The American Heart Association's 2016 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans will bring together science, technology and networking opportunities for heart clinicians and researchers from around the world.
After a Year Battling Cancer, Teacher Shares Her Journey of Healing
After a year receiving cancer treatment at Logan Regional, teacher Ashlena Johnson says she wouldn't go anywhere else: "The entire experience was phenomenal.”
After His Heart Stopped, Patient Grateful He Received CPR
Keith Hambly isn't sure how long his heart was stopped, but he knows that without CPR he might not be alive. Today, he promotes CPR awareness in the hopes that it will save others.
Advanced Trauma Care at Intermountain Proves Lifesaving for John Ames
Recently expanded trauma services at Intermountain’s Dixie Regional meant lifesaving treatment was close to home for St. George realtor John Ames when he broke his pelvis after falling 38 feet into a ravine last year.
Advancing Cancer Treatment: Intermountain Leads the Way with Targeted, Personalized Therapies
The future of cancer treatment looks promising at Intermountain Healthcare. That’s because Intermountain’s physicians and researchers are using precision genomics to provide a personalized approach to testing, diagnosing and treating cancer.
Achieving a Heart-Healthy Diet
Interesting in eating a more heart-healthy diet? Here's how to get started.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Primary Children’s Hospital – A Teens Battle with Childhood Cancer
Primary Children’s Hospital – A Teens Battle with Childhood Cancer
Addie Napierski felt a little foggy as she looked up at the hospital lights. “Oh yeah,” she thought, abruptly aware of where she was. Her mom, April, sat nearby, looking anxious and waiting for Addie to wake up enough to hear the news
A Team-Based Approach to Mental Health Integration in Primary Care
Long before patient-centered medical homes or accountable care organizations were buzzwords, Salt Lake City–based Intermountain Healthcare was looking at all of the points of care that could improve the health of patients in its system. It did not take long to identify mental health as a problem.
A Stroke Can Strike Anyone at Any Age. Here's the Warning Signs and 4 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States, and perhaps more importantly, it is the leading cause of long-term disability.
A Lucky Fall - Duane L. Monette
The diagnosis was “carcinoma of unknown primary origin.” At his home in Utah, Monette visited Dr. Brian Tudor of Intermountain Healthcare’s Southwest Cancer Clinic in St. George.
A Healthy Heart Starts With An Active Lifestyle
Every year about 700,000 Americans have a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A heart attack can happen to anyone at anytime. However, many people think it’ll never happen to them. The data suggests otherwise.
A Guide to Fevers in Kids
Fevers occur when the body’s internal thermostat raises the body temperature above its normal level. There are different causes of fevers, but there are a few ways to know if they should be considered serious.
A Decade of Improving Heart Health
The 100-Day Heart Challenge program has been going strong at Utah Valley Hospital over the last decade. And though the program itself has evolved over the years, the results have proven that changing your lifestyle is the best way to improve your health.
A Down Syndrome patient in the ICU inspired
It was a Life Flight helicopter that came to his rescue and it did so without ever leaving the ground.
Men's Health: A Deeper Look at a Familiar Field
The study of men’s health began as the study of testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and male infertility. Since then, it has rapidly grown and changed.
A Common Cause of Vertigo
A Common Cause of Vertigo
A Better Way of Doing Prostate Screening
Prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer among Utah men, and Utah has one of the highest incidents of prostate cancer in the country. Addressing this issue is a priority, so how do we detect prostate cancer early and make sure patients have the best outcomes possible?
911 Program Bridges Gap between Urgent and Emergent Healthcare
As a community partner, Intermountain Healthcare’s North Temple Clinic recently completed a successful, two-year pilot program with the fire department to help meet the needs of people who call 911, but who may not have life-emergent situations.
80% of Americans Don't Get Enough Exercise. Do you?
It’s January and everybody is going to the gym. I applaud and encourage everyone who is making a commitment to be more active as their New Year’s resolution, but before you take on a P90X or Insanity workout, let’s talk a little about what you need to know so you can be healthy and successful.
50 Shades of Yellow: The Color of Your Urine Can Help You Avoid Dehydration
Hiking, running, or playing outdoors during the heat of the summer puts you at risk of dehydration. But being active indoors can place you at risk, too. Learn more about the signs of dehydration.
10 Things to Know About Online Doctor Visits
So you’ve heard about this thing called telehealth, or maybe you’ve even tried Intermountain Connect Care for yourself; but what do you really know about online medical visits?
10 Ideas for Cancer Care Packages
When a loved one or friend is diagnosed with cancer, it’s never easy. It’s hard to know how to help or what to do. Here are 10 ways to lend support and love.
10 Skin Cancer Facts
What’s the best thing you can do to decrease your risk of skin cancer, especially in the summer? The number one thing is to protect your skin.
9 Things Happy Parents Do To Raise Happy Children
Children have a way of pushing their parents to the limit of their patience – and beyond, which leaves both parent and child frustrated. The good news is, when it comes to children, a little preparation can help.
8 Steps to Healthy Aging
It has been predicted that the “new” mid-life will be age 74 in the not-so-distant future. People are working and living longer these days. There are many advantages to age, such as you can reinvent yourself all over again.
8 Creative Ways to Stay Active with Your Family This Fall
Autumn brings beauty and plenty of fun for the whole family, and having a few ideas on hand will help you be active and healthy.
6 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
6 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
6 Tips to Help Children Handle Failure
Much like adults kids have pressures in life that come from a variety of sources. Pressures can come from within the child, parents, teachers, peers and the larger society in which the child lives. Here are a few ways to help children find successful ways to handle life's pressures.
6 simple ways to prevent falls
Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a falls-related injury.
5 Ways Moms Can Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed
The stress of motherhood can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed. But taking time to care for yourself will allow you to better care for your family.
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom
5 Steps to Reducing Door-to-Needle Times for Stroke Patients
Intermountain Medical Center’s door-to-needle time dropped to 33 minutes. Here's how they did it.
5 Snacks to Help Battle High Cholesterol
Here are some healthy snack ideas to get you maintain your blood sugar, metabolism, and even cholesterol levels throughout the day.
5 Quick Tips for Stroke Prevention
With strokes effecting more than 800,000 people every year in the United States, it’s important to know five quick tips to prevent one from happening to you.
5 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Help Reverse Prediabetes
5 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Help Reverse Prediabetes
5 Heart Numbers Everyone Should Know
5 Heart Numbers Everyone Should Know
4 Tips for Successful Diabetes Meal Planning
Meal planning, along with exercise and medications, is one of the mainstays for treating diabetes. Sometimes meal planning is viewed as one of the most difficult aspects of good diabetes management. Here are some tips for successful diabetes meal planning.
4 Things You Didnt Know About Your Joint Health
While we know in general that losing excess weight can help your overall health, have you ever thought about what that weight does to your joints?
4 Simple Changes To Be A Little Kinder To Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. The good news is heart disease can be prevented, in most cases, by adopting an active lifestyle and following a heart healthy diet. Here are 4 simple changes you can make to be a little kinder to your heart...
4 Immunizations to Get Before You Turn 65
If you are between the ages of 60-64, it is time for a PRE-Medicare vaccine visit, because once you turn 65 then some vaccines aren’t covered.
3D Printed Kidney Saves Patient's Organ
3D Printed Kidney Saves Patient's Organ
Brain and spine
3D-Printed Model Helps Intermountain Doctors Remove a Complicated Brain Tumor
A 3D-printed model was used to help remove a complicated brain tumor.
4 Back to School Tips for Families Managing Type 1 Diabetes
If you’re sending a child with T1 diabetes to school, you’re worrying about a lot more than school clothes, class schedules, and paying registration fees. You’re likely wondering how they’ll stay safe and healthy at school with a condition that is often unpredictable and difficult to manage.
3 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits
3 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits
Skin Cancer Basics
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. More than 2 million people were diagnosed with skin cancer in 2010. This number is larger than all other cancers combined, and the incidence is increasing rapidly.
Learn About Cancer Genomics
In case you missed it: latest advances in cancer research discussed at most recent Research Colloquium
Pregnancy Brain Is Not A Myth
Pregnancy can be overwhelming, and it doesn’t help that you don’t know what’s going on with your body. It is hard to know what’s normal and what’s not. Don't worry. You're not alone.