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Emergency care

Winterize your vehicle: The emergency kit checklist every driver needs

Learn how to winterize your vehicle with a comprehensive emergency kit checklist.

Women's health

Navigating scanxiety: Finding calm during breast cancer screening and treatment

Learn how to manage scanxiety — the stress and uncertainty around breast cancer screenings and results. Discover expert tips, calming strategies, and emotional support resources to help you feel more in control.

Wellness and preventative medicine

You don’t need to be ‘at risk’ to start thinking about fall prevention

Learn how to build strength and balance in your 40s and 50s to prevent falls later in life. Discover expert tips, simple exercises, and free resources.

Primary care

7 common flu season myths—and what doctors want you to know instead

Learn what experts say about common mistakes, how to protect yourself and why these myths could be putting your health at risk

Cancer care

Genetic testing is eye-opening for Montana family with a history of cancer

Discover how one woman’s routine checkup led to a life-saving diagnosis of Lynch syndrome.

Nutrition and weight loss

Nutrition Over 60: Simple food swaps that boost energy and vitality

Discover expert nutrition tips to increase energy, support muscle health, and stay strong with easy food swaps and hydration strategies

Primary care

Behind the Bloodwork: Learn what routine labs can uncover

Discover how blood tests can uncover hidden health issues early and guide smarter care decisions—even when you feel fine

Cancer care

Breast cancer survivor finds quality care close to home

Julie Scholes had it all—love, health, and a job she adored. But in spring 2023, a post-workout chest pain and lump changed everything.

Behavioral health

Winning the Mental Game: How Intermountain Health is supporting youth mental wellness in Nevada

Intermountain Health, the Las Vegas Raiders, and The Defensive Line hosted a powerful youth mental wellness event in Nevada—featuring fitness, mindfulness, and real conversations to break the stigma around mental health.

Neurology

Normal memory loss or something more? One caregiver’s journey to get answers

Learn the signs of dementia, why early detection matters and how to support brain health at any age

Cancer care

Discover the convenience of at-home colon cancer testing

Understanding your risks and exploring your screening options are vital steps in preventing colon cancer

Heart health

Understanding Women's Heart Health: Unique risks, symptoms and prevention strategies

Explore how women's heart health risks differ from men's

Blood Pressure Basics: Why it matters & how to keep it in check

Lets break down blood pressure readings and their importance in preventing heart disease

Heart health

8 heart-healthy superfoods to boost cardiovascular wellness

Dive into our list of accessible and nutrient-rich foods that promote cardiovascular health

Heart health

Wearable heart health technology is revolutionizing cardiovascular monitoring

Learn about the latest advancements in heart health tracking and how devices like smartwatches and heart rate monitors can help you stay informed and active

Wellness and preventative medicine

Natural Relief: Home remedies for your cold

10 simple and safe home solutions to help you feel better fast

Heart health

Big Timber teen excited for college after undergoing heart surgery

Weston, a high-achieving teenager aiming for a veterinary career, was unexpectedly told he needed urgent heart surgery after his annual check-up revealed signs of heart strain

Cancer care

Julie’s Journey: Navigating breast cancer treatment with support of caregivers

Now two years since completing her chemotherapy and in remission, Julie’s story is a testament to the strength and resilience of women facing breast cancer.

Wellness and preventative medicine

Goodbye flu, hello healthy: How to prep for this flu season

Your comprehensive guide to staying well-informed and healthy this fall

Heart health

Not skipping a beat: Physician and patient partner in health for cardiology care

Discover how Ambyr Spencer, a clinical operations manager at Primary Children’s Hospital, navigated her own health crisis with the support of Intermountain Health’s cardiology team

Wellness and preventative medicine

Keep kids safe around vehicles, windows and water this summer

Soak up the sun with these essential summer safety tips.

Primary care

What should I ask my primary care provider?

The best questions to ask during your next primary care appointment, according to our experts.

Cancer care

How to prevent different types of skin cancer

Shining light on the different types of skin cancer, and how to prevent them.

Primary care

What can a primary care provider do for your mental health?

How and why to discuss behavioral health with your primary care provider.

Neurology

How to prepare and what to expect from an MRI

By knowing what to expect during an MRI, you can feel more at ease during the procedure.

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.

Health education

Understanding Medicare: Navigating your healthcare options

Medicare can be complex with countless rules, coverage options, and enrollment deadlines. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why Intermountain Health created a comprehensive guide to help you make sense of it all.

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.

Wellness and preventative medicine

Plan ahead and live fully with advance care planning

How an advanced care plan helps communicate your preferences when you’re unable to.

Cancer care

Why are younger adults getting colon cancer?

Addressing the rising trend of earlier colon cancer diagnoses

Wellness and preventative medicine

Pros of Probiotics: Your Gut Health Go-To

Weight loss, better skin and an immune system boost are many ways probiotics can benefit you.

Primary care

Your Definitive Guide To Health Screenings

When and what to get screened for based on age and gender.

Heart Disease: Know The Facts

Find out what you can do to prevent heart attacks and heart disease.

What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?

We know they’re good for us, but what’s the difference and benefits of each?

New Technology Helps Keep Breast Cancer from Coming Back

With the help of new technology, doctors can find and treat the stray cancer cells that make cancer come back.

Patient Credits Intermountain Health Cardiologists: 'They Gave Me My Life Back'

An alternative to open-heart surgery helped Ken Criter resume normal activities within two weeks.

Top 10 Myths about Heart Health

Tacking misinformation around cardiovascular topics isn't for the faint of heart.

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:

Understanding Thyroid Cancer in the Old and Young

Elder L. Tom Perry, a top-ranking leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away from thyroid cancer on Saturday, May 30, less than two months after he was diagnosed with the disease

Unconventional Transplant May Be Answer to Chronic Intestinal Infection

Not to be graphic, but poop may have more uses than being deposited in a toilet. An unconventional therapy called fecal transplant uses feces from a healthy person to help treat a patient suffering from an infection known as C. diff

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

A Patient's Journey Through Thyroid Cancer

It’s often easy to ignore symptoms like fatigue and simply chalk them up to our modern, harried lifestyles. But, it’s important to take stock in what your body is telling you and discuss symptoms with your primary care doctor when those vague feelings of something being “not quite right” come up.

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.

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.

Beware the mini-stroke - know the signs

​If I feel​ stroke symptoms, but they quickly go away, is there cause for concern? Yes. Mini strokes can lead to bigger complications. Protect yourself and know what to do.

Nutrition and weight loss

Beware of Avoiding Gluten If You Don't Have Celiac Disease

If you don’t have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, eliminating gluten from your diet can cause nutritional deficiencies.

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.

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. 

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

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 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.​​

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.

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.

Backpacks: Are Your Kids Overloaded?

You send your kids out the door, lunch in hand, backpack loaded. Wait, what is all in that backpack?

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

Back to School 6 Steps to Start a Healthy Year

Summer's end brings the advent of a new school year. Preparing for a smooth transition can be crucial to developing a more focused learning environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer

7 Ways to Show Your Love for Your Heart

Heart disease is the number 1 killer in the United States. However, most of these deaths are preventable by following a few simple tips from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray and the American Heart Association.

7 simple steps for a healthier life – and heart

The American Heart Association has defined ideal cardiovascular health based on seven risk factors (Life's Simple 7) that people can improve through lifestyle changes.

7 Questions You’ve Always Had About Blood Pressure

7 Questions You’ve Always Had About Blood Pressure

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 to Improve Your Balance and Mobility

Do you struggle to walk due to balance issues? The ability to balance is something we might take for granted. However, as we age it becomes apparent that balance is a key part to living a healthy, safe, and independent life.

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 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes

Over 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and more than 84 million have pre-diabetes – many of whom are undiagnosed. Here are some steps you can take to make sure you manage your diabetes well.

4 Things You Should Know About Flu Shots

There are many misconceptions about the flu vaccine, including the idea that you don’t need to worry about it until winter.

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.

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.

3D Printed Kidney Saves Patient's Organ

3D Printed Kidney Saves Patient's Organ

3D-Printed Model Helps Intermountain Doctors Remove a Complicated Brain Tumor

A 3D-printed model was used to help remove a complicated brain tumor.

3 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits

3 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits

Orthopedics

3 Stretches to Prevent Shoulder Pain and Injury

3 Stretches to Prevent Shoulder Pain and Injury

Thanks to early detection and mammography, more women surviving breast cancer. One young mother tells how early detection saved her life and the life of her child.

Analey Miltenberger was 18 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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.