Riverton Hospital
At Riverton Hospital, we’re happy to tell you about our compassionate caregivers, clinical excellence, award-winning care and even our beautiful campus. Our patients and families are the center of every thought, communication and action
Urgent care options at this location
Pediatric urgent care
Intermountain offers licensed professionals for non-life-threatening urgent care, no appointment necessary.
Emergency care
Intermountain Health offers 24/7 emergency services, prioritizing prompt critical care with a goal to see you within 30 minutes upon arrival.
Classes at Riverton Hospital
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.
Classes
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Busting the myths about mammography screenings
Many misconceptions exist about mammograms, but the fact is mammograms can impact your long-term health — and save your life.
Explore your personal and family cancer history with high-risk prevention services
We help patients understand their risk for cancer, develop a personalized plan for surveillance and risk reduction, and ensure patients get appropriate care and support.
Nurturing Hope: How losing weight could help your fertility journey
Weight loss is a journey as personal and emotional as your fertility journey.
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.
Learn about the benefits of hypnosis for birth
A new alternative for pain relief during labor
Creating family adventures with parent-friendly services at the zoo
Accessibility options make the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance a welcoming place for all
Navigate your breastfeeding journey with Connect Care lactation help
Get the support you need from the comfort of your home
How to prevent different types of skin cancer
Shining light on the different types of skin cancer, and how to prevent them.
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.
Why are younger adults getting colon cancer?
Addressing the rising trend of earlier colon cancer diagnoses
Learn the importance of a postpartum checkup
Find out the importance of postpartum checkups during the “fourth trimester”
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
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.
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
Signs you might have a thyroid problem
It’s not always easy to know if you have a problem with your thyroid. Knowing some of the common symptoms of an underactive or overactive thyroid will help give you an idea of you need to talk to your doctor.
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.
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?
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.
Benefits (and risks) of Exercising While You're Pregnant
Contrary to popular belief, getting pregnant doesn’t mean you have to give up exercise for nine months.
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.
Baby Essentials for the Hospital and Beyond
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.
Ask Nurse Dani: When Should I Feel My Baby Move?
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?
Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?
Are you at risk for breast cancer? Take our breast cancer risk quiz today.
Are Bio-Identical Hormones for Menopause Safe to Use?
Are bio-identical hormones safe to use for menopause? Dr. Cannon tells us about this "natural" alternative to hormone replacement therapy.
Seasonal Allergies During Pregnancy
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.
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.”
How to Help a Spouse Suffering From Postpartum Depression
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.
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.
From Singapore to
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 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 Little About PPD – Postpartum Depression
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.”
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?
25 Years of Progress in the Detection and Treatment of Breast Cancer
25 years of progress in the detection and treatment of breast cancer
16 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having A Baby
Whether you are a new mom or a mom of three bring a new little one into the mix can be tricky. We’ve asked moms to share their comments on what they wished they had known before having your most recent baby? We received some great thoughts!
17 Things to Include in Your Birthing Plan
One thing that helps women and families through the birthing experience is having the opportunity to plan and mentally prepare for what to expect.
12 Ways to Improve Fertility
12 Ways to Improve Fertility
11 Truths of Motherhood
You are an awesome mom. Here are 11 truths you know and should remind yourself of often.
10 Things Women Can Do to LiVe Well With Preventive Care
Preventive care puts you in charge of your health. It lets you gauge your health today, and find out ways to protect it for the future.
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.
10 Common Signs of Menopause
10 Common Signs of Menopause
9 Useful Pregnancy Snacks
I’ve tried to find a few healthy and easy grab and go snacks that I can quickly eat when I realize I haven’t eaten in a while or I start to feel a little sick. Here are a few of my favs.
9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer
9 Tips to Prevent Skin Cancer
8 Things New Moms Want to Know About Breastfeeding
Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, breastfeeding often comes with its fair share of questions. Here are some answers to common questions that mothers—new and veteran—may have.
7 Tips to Surviving a Summer Pregnancy
Summer is here and with it comes scorching temps and stifling heat. Now imagine how an expectant mama is handling the heat.
7 Misconceptions About Midwives
Midwives have been caring for women for centuries. But until the 1940s, history tells us they were generally local women with good hearts and instincts, but no formal education. Times have changed, as has the scope of midwifery practice.
6 Things You Need to Know about Mammograms
Unfortunately, Utah women have the second-lowest mammogram screening rate in the country. A mammogram only takes a few minutes and can save your life.
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 Tips for Moving to a New House While Pregnant
Selling a home and moving is an exciting, and sometimes stressful, time for everyone in the family. Doing so while pregnant increases the excitement level, but can also increase the stress level and potential impacts on your pregnancy plan.
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom
5 Things I Wish I Knew as a First Time Mom
5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery
5 Things You Should Do Before Delivery
New moms share newborn stresses
Amazing, magical, and beautiful often describe the excitement of childbirth, but with a new baby comes new stressors.
5 Misconceptions About Mammograms
Many misconceptions exist about mammograms, but the fact is mammograms can impact your long-term health — and save your life.
3D Mammography Provides the Best in Breast Imaging
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.
3 Insights Giving Courage to Overwhelmed Moms Everywhere
Are you feeling like motherhood is overwhelming you? You are not alone. Here are three “mommy insights” that will help give you perspective and courage to continue being a great mom.
3 Breast Pumps, But Which is Best?
You might ask what kind of breast pump should I buy, Then I might ask, What are you going to use it for?
6 Tips to Maintain Your Mental Health After Baby
Maintaining Your Mental Health After Baby
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.
Pregnancy Heartburn? 7 Ways to Get Relief
Expectant mothers everywhere are aching to know one thing: “How can I get some relief from this awful pregnancy heartburn?” To help ease your pain, here are some answers to your “burning” questions.