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Intermountain has acquired 2 new ambulances for the fleet at Cassia Regional Hospital to ensure that Cassia County has access to the best paramedic emergency medical care possible. Outfitted with the latest state-of-the-art safety technology for paramedics and patients, the new rigs are now in service. “These new ambulances are so great for our team and for patient care in the community,” said Keisha Hendrickson, Cassia Regionals Hospital’s ambulance department manager. “They have many safety features to keep our patients and crew safe such as an improved alert system that uses LED lights and vibration, a totally seamless body, and a custom design inside that gives us better equipment and patient access.” “It’s wonderful to have a hospital in our rural area that is part of a large non-profit health system whose mission is helping people live the healthiest lives possible,” said Mike Blauer, Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital’s administrator. “Over and over again, we see them invest in our community to give our neighbors, friends and family the bestcare and tools available."
Members of Intermountain’s Pharmacy team recently participated in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraising walk at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. The pharmacy team, dubbed Intermountain Rx for Hope, participated in honor of Pharmacy team members Kathy Povilus and Tina Flygare, both currently coping with breast cancer diagnoses and treatment. Kathy was able to attend the event. “Receiving a diagnosis of cancer was devastating,” Kathy says. “When I saw my teammates ready and willing to walk for me and others affected by breast cancer, it had such an emotional impact on me. I’m so grateful to have the love and support of my Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Team to help me along this journey.” The Pharmacy team contributed $2,249 to the cause, with donations coming from across the various specialties and disciplines of the Pharmacy Department. Intermountain Rx for Hope was listed on the American Cancer Society event page as a top ten team for their fundraising efforts.
Intermountain Healthcare’s Delta Community Hospital in Delta, UT and Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, UT have both earned Level IV trauma center designations from the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. In addition, Intermountain Fillmore Hospital in Fillmore, UT has received a Level IV recertification. A Level IV trauma center must meet strict criteria and be equipped to always be ready to provide advanced trauma life support by having necessary staff available. The certification ensures residents in Central and Southern Utah have access to key medical resources and trauma care closer to home.
You’re live…with Primary Children’s! Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital has been selected by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation as the next site for a Seacrest Studio, a state-of-the-art broadcast media center that will allow kids to explore the wonders of radio, television, and new media while receiving treatment. “Providing safe and engaging experiences to patients during their hospital stay is a critical part of their healing, wellbeing, and continued development as kids,” said Katy Welkie, chief executive officer of Primary Children’s Hospital and vice president of Intermountain Children’s Health. We can’t wait to share even more about this interactive experience for patients and families. Coming to Primary Children’s next year!
When a surgery in early 2020 went unexpectedly wrong, Shawn Sorenson’s heart stopped. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of a remarkable group of Intermountain caregivers, his life was saved, and he went home in less than a week. Shawn and his wife, Daun, set a goal to personally thank all the caregivers involved in his miraculous recovery. A global pandemic slowed them down, but they were recently able to connect with the last physician on their list. Both say they want all Intermountain caregivers to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated. “The way they made us feel when we were there was so great,” Shawn says. “Honestly, they made me want to get better, and not just physically. They made me want to be a better person. To care like some of them care. They were huge examples to us. What they do makes a difference.”
What resulted to be a month-long stay at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, now has a family from Eastern Idaho feeling extra grateful this holiday season. “I thank the doctors at Primary Children’s Hospital who looked deeper, asked questions, and looked for understanding from us so we could find an early diagnoses and get the intervention we need,” said Brittainy. However, the Moala family gratitude didn’t end with one individual. Many caregivers in the Primary Children’s Hospital PICU worked around the clock to care for Revie – from physicians, nurses, therapists, technicians, and others, played such a pivotal role in Revie’s diagnosis and ongoing care.
Matt’s Place, an outpatient pediatric behavioral health center located in Centerville, Utah, will now be part of Intermountain Healthcare and operate as part of the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital network of pediatric behavioral health services in Utah. “Adding a highly effective and respected operation like Matt’s Place to the behavioral health services of Primary Children’s Hospital and Intermountain will be a powerful tool in helping meet the increasing needs in our community,” said Katy Welkie, CEO of Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital and vice president of Intermountain Children’s Health. “Together we’ll be able to collaborate, support, and learn from each other and help more patients receive the right service at the right place and time.”
“We launched this transformational initiative because pediatric health experts are caring for more and more children every day and are seeing their needs become more complex and specialized,” said businesswoman, civic leader and philanthropist Gail Miller. “Our children are our future, and we believe it is essential that we take this opportunity of a lifetime to support their physical and emotional needs, now and far into the future.” The #PrimaryPromise campaign launched today to create the nation’s model health system for children represents the most significant investment in the health and wellness of children across Utah and the Intermountain West. With a minimum goal of $600 million needed to bring this vision to life, Primary Promise, so far has secured $464 million in a powerful partnership between philanthropic members of the community and Intermountain Healthcare. The objective of the Primary Promise to create the nation’s model health system for children includes three broad components and associated projects, programs, and facilities.
The Intermountain Healthcare Board of Trustees is excited to announce that Rob Allen, Intermountain’s chief operating officer, has been selected as the new president and CEO for the organization. In his time with Intermountain, Rob has served as a region operating officer, CEO of Park City Hospital, region vice president and most recently as chief operating officer for the health system, a role he has held for nearly six years. Given his long-standing history with the organization, Rob is fully aware of the opportunities and challenges we face as an organization. His experience is well-suited to move the organization forward. Rob will assume the president and CEO role at Intermountain’s Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, December 1, 2022. As he assumes his new responsibilities, he is eager to continue to round in our markets and regions to hear directly from our caregivers.
Our caregivers give our patients and communities hope in a time of fear and uncertainty. This Thanksgiving season and every day, we're grateful and inspired by the service, commitment, compassion and resiliency that every member of our Intermountain Healthcare team demonstrates day in and day out. Thank you for the services and care you so expertly deliver, and for helping our patients and communities live their healthiest lives possible. Wishing everyone a healthy, safe and restorative Thanksgiving holiday.
