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At St. Mary's Regional 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
Intermountain Health offers 24/7 emergency services, prioritizing prompt critical care with a goal to see you within 30 minutes upon arrival.
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.
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?
Maintaining Your Mental Health After Baby
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.
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
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.
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.
Analey Miltenberger was 18 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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.
Amazing, magical, and beautiful often describe the excitement of childbirth, but with a new baby comes new stressors.
You're not imagining it – allergy season is worse this year. Here are some tips to manage your symptoms.
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 sunburn in childhood can dramatically increase your chance of skin cancer later. UV protective clothing and sunblock are the best defense against UV rays.
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.
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.
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?
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.
No matter what health concerns you may have, Intermountain Health is just a call or click away.
How and why to discuss behavioral health with your primary care provider.
There are many health-related issues that occur through aging. The body and mind begin to break down and slow down. You may feel physical changes in your bones, muscles, and heart while changes in your brain’s function, such as memory loss and motor skills, might be more subtle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every 13 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a falls-related injury.
Here are some tips to help reduce chapping and redness and keep your skin healthy and comfortable until spring arrives.
Swimming is one of the best workouts you can do to get healthy. Whether you’re looking for a workout that’ll be easy on your joints, strengthen your heart, or help you lose weight, swimming is the answer.
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.
1 in 13 children in the U.S. have a food allergy with more food allergies emerging every year.
Every year around this time we see an increased number of patients who have suffered sting reactions from venomous flying insects.
Addressing the rising trend of earlier colon cancer diagnoses
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.
Dr. Rigby discusses foot and ankle sprains and treatment.
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.
Learn about the free resources you can use to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Say farewell to the winter blues with these steps
Mental illness is common. Nearly one in five Americans have mental illness. Clint Thurgood, director of Crisis Service at Intermountain Healthcare talks about why it’s important to talk openly about our mental health and how we can work together to overcome the stigma around mental health.
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
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:
Soak up the sun with these essential summer safety tips.
Connect Care is a great way to get help for many urgent medical issues. While there are many things that can be done with a telehealth visit
We know they’re good for us, but what’s the difference and benefits of each?
Weight loss, better skin and an immune system boost are many ways probiotics can benefit you.
Your annual checkup should be a conversation. Here's how to get the dialogue going.
Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to getting enough z’s at night.
Several studies indicate spirituality is related to psychological well-being and can be managed by health-related behaviors.
Allergy season has hit Utah with a vengeance this year, thanks to an unusually warm winter. You might get a small break from seasonal allergies with the snowfall. However, the snow can only keep pollen and other allergens away for so long.
Learn how mental distress can trigger the physical effects of heart disease.
If you've ever experienced guilt from eating food, you've experienced first-hand how food can impact your mood.
Summer is here and with it comes scorching temps and stifling heat. Now imagine how an expectant mama is handling the heat.
How an advanced care plan helps communicate your preferences when you’re unable to.
Workouts can be tough. But exercise doesn’t have to be. For a healthier lifestyle, being active is the key, and it doesn’t much matter what that physical activity is. So if running a half marathon seems overwhelming to you, try one of these unconventional ways to squeeze more exercise into your week.
Learn more about our behavioral health services and how we provide a full spectrum of care.
7 Questions You’ve Always Had About Blood Pressure
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here are five exercises to help prevent immobility and maintain proper muscle and joint function in the body.
Warts… for kids they’re embarrassing and adults find them as a mere inconvenience, but what are they?
With so many ways to install a car seat it’s easy to make a mistake or miss something. Below are the top five mistakes parents make when using car seats and suggestions on how to correct each problem.
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.
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.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing processes by providing the body with extra oxygen.
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.
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.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Yes, your gut is glorious, and you want to keep it that way.
When Intermountain pediatrician Dennis Odell, MD, and his wife boarded the airplane in Atlanta on their way home to Salt Lake City, everything was normal, including Dr. Odell’s hearing. But at some point during the flight he realized he had lost all of his hearing in his right ear.
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 Common Cause of Vertigo
It was a Life Flight helicopter that came to his rescue and it did so without ever leaving the ground.
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.
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?
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.
Adults have many ways to prevent or screen for cancers: wearing sunscreen, scheduling regular mammograms, or not smoking. But what about cancer in kids?
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.
Find out what you can do to prevent heart attacks and heart disease.
Research has shown addiction is a brain disease that can be treated, and counseling is one of the key ways an addict can get help.
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.
The road to recovery can be long and challenging, but you don’t have live with depression. Small steps are key to making big changes.
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.
While it’s common to experience hoarseness from colds or upper respiratory infections, a voice disorder extends beyond cold symptoms and lasts for several weeks or longer.
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.
Put yourself in a better state of mind with repetition and positive affirmation.
The best questions to ask during your next primary care appointment, according to our experts.
3D mammography is helping physicians make more accurate diagnosis and detect more invasive cancers. So women can take comfort in knowing time taken for a mammogram is time well spent.