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At Saint Joseph Hospital, we’re happy to tell you about us: our compassionate caregivers, our clinical excellence, our award-winning care and even our beautiful campus. Our patients and families are the center of every thought, communication and action that takes place in this healing space
Emergency care services offer immediate medical attention for serious and life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
Discover a world of health and wellness classes designed to empower, educate, and inspire. From pregnancy and childbirth to support groups, we offer something for everyone. Join us in nurturing your well-being.
From routine heart care or minimally invasive procedures, to complex heart surgery and clinical trials, our heart and vascular programs and experts are among the highest rated in Denver and surrounding regions.
Notice to patients about Professional Finance Company security incident
Beginning 1/22/2024 we will begin the destruction of Lutheran Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, and Platte Valley Hospital older medical records. You may request your medical record prior to destruction.
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.
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.
A new alternative for pain relief during labor
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.
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom
Many individuals on the autism spectrum do not even have the use of basic gestures to help them get their needs across
As springtime approaches, so does allergy season. Many pregnant women are faced with this common problem, yet are uncertain about what they can do to minimize their symptoms while keeping their unborn baby safe.
Are you at risk for breast cancer? Take our breast cancer risk quiz today.
25 years of progress in the detection and treatment of breast cancer
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer
With the help of new technology, doctors can find and treat the stray cancer cells that make cancer come back.
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.
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?
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.
Maintaining Your Mental Health After Baby
Dr. Rigby discusses foot and ankle sprains and treatment.
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.
Working with breast cancer patients is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. While watching my patients suffer can be tough, I am often inspired by their strength, resolve and selflessness.
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
Your comprehensive guide to staying well-informed and healthy this fall
When it comes to postpartum depression, a spouse can do a lot to support their partner. It may not be easy, and it may not be pleasant, but a spouse can help their partner overcome - or at least live with postpartum depression and anxiety.
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.
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
You're not imagining it – allergy season is worse this year. Here are some tips to manage your symptoms.
No matter what health concerns you may have, Intermountain Health is just a call or click away.
By knowing what to expect during an MRI, you can feel more at ease during the procedure.
Analey Miltenberger was 18 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Amazing, magical, and beautiful often describe the excitement of childbirth, but with a new baby comes new stressors.
How and why to discuss behavioral health with your primary care provider.
The mind and the body are linked. When you improve your physical health, you’ll automatically experience greater mental health.
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.
Doctors keep West Jordan father alive using a total artificial heart until a donor heart became available.
Four ways to treat seasonal allergies including new alternatives to allergy shots and other tips from an allergist.
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.
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.
As cooler weather approaches, many of us look forward to fall and winter events. What we don’t look forward to is cold and flu season.
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
The first time you feel your baby move will be unforgettable, especially for first-time moms. But when will it happen, and what should you expect?
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
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.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “about 90% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet. Too much sodium increases a person’s risk for high blood pressure. High blood pressure often leads to heart disease and stroke.”
Men are great at assuring their car gets the required maintenance to keep it running smoothly. But they aren't great about taking charge of their own health to keep the engine running. Here are five ways men can maintain their health with good preventive care.
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.
If you’ve just had a baby, you may be struggling with a heightened mindset of sadness. While feeling a little down for a few weeks after giving birth is normal, here are some questions you might have if you’re concerned that it may be more than just the “baby blues.”
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.
Fear — there’s an entire holiday, film industry, and book genre dedicated to it. It’s something all have experienced, and some even seek it out. But what is fear and how does it affect our bodies?
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
After a year receiving cancer treatment at Logan Regional, teacher Ashlena Johnson says she wouldn't go anywhere else: "The entire experience was phenomenal.”
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.
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.
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.
You send your kids out the door, lunch in hand, backpack loaded. Wait, what is all in that backpack?
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.
Managing pain effectively often requires a multi-faceted approach. Here are some strategies that can help.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Being prepared with a hospital bag full of essentials long before your baby comes will give you time afterward to do what you really want: snuggle your baby.
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.
Understanding common types of sickness and how long you’re contagious will help you decide if you should stay home another day or get back to life as scheduled.
Warm summer nights can be very inviting, coaxing folks to linger on the porch or in the yard when the temperature finally starts dropping. Unfortunately, it is also the time that disease carrying mosquitos come out to feed.
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
Concussion has become a hot topic in recent years, not only within the medical and scientific communities, but within the mainstream media as well.
If you don’t have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, eliminating gluten from your diet can cause nutritional deficiencies.
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
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.
Many non-medical factors like housing instability, food insecurity, violence and many more can affect health.
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.
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, seeking professional help is the first step toward recovery.
FoMO, or the Fear or Missing Out, isn't just another social media acronym—it's an often painful reality for many technology users.
Supporting a loved one with mental illness is full of challenges for many people. 1 in 3 people will struggle with mental illness in their lifetime, and sometimes it’s hard to notice the queues, and even harder to start the conversation in a positive way
5 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Help Reverse Prediabetes
5 Heart Numbers Everyone Should Know
Chances are good that the clutter and chaos in your home are impacting your mental health. But what can you do about it?
Here are some healthy snack ideas to get you maintain your blood sugar, metabolism, and even cholesterol levels throughout the day.
Anxiety is a mental health condition and prevalent as 40 million in the U.S. have some form of anxiety. Yet the symptoms are not reserved to just psychological.
5 Things You Can do to Minimize Fall Allergy Symptoms
Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both.
Here are some foods to incorporate into your diet, and to stay away from to maintain healthy digestion.
Intermountain Medical Center’s door-to-needle time dropped to 33 minutes. Here's how they did it.
From emergency rooms to urgent care to video visits, you now have many options when your medical needs can't wait for a doctor's appointment. But what should you know about these options and how do you prepare yourself and your family?
In case you didn't know... you don't have to go to the gym to build your arm and shoulder muscles. You can actually do some pretty simple exercises at home, using minimal equipment, to help strengthen your triceps and shoulder muscles. Check out these simple exercises and add them to your next exercise routine.
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
Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical symptoms. It often occurs due to a perception of being threatened or concern of a threat in the future. This may sound familiar, because it’s a survival mechanism that’s hardwired into our bodies.
When should you go to the ER and when should you go to a clinic for medical care? Watch a short video to get some advice on where to seek care.
Tacking misinformation around cardiovascular topics isn’t for the faint of heart.
Learn how a simple facial expression can boost our mood and alter our brain chemistry.
Put yourself in a better state of mind with repetition and positive affirmation.
Six ways to treat foot pain caused by bunions.
The call from the emergency department came late one Sunday evening. The patient was a fourth year medical student who was a few weeks away from graduation. He had a piece of pork chop stuck in his throat, which had been there for several hours
When your child gets ear tubes put in, you expect relief – no more ear infections, drainage or pain.
Are bio-identical hormones safe to use for menopause? Dr. Cannon tells us about this "natural" alternative to hormone replacement therapy.