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Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, CO held the hospital’s first robotics career day on October 20. More than 40 students from Boulder County high schools attended to get a first-hand look at the future of healthcare. The goal was to get high schoolers excited about and interested in careers in medicine. Representatives from Medtronic, Stryker and Intuitive gave live demonstrations about how surgical robots work, discussed the benefits for patients, and allowed students to ask questions. The students were invited to try their hands at three robots – the Da Vinci, the Mako and the Mazur. “We want to create a bridge from classroom learning to real-world, hands-on application with the hope that this career day will inspire students to consider careers in medicine,” said Dawn Anuszkiewicz, Good Samaritan president. “Our goal is to show them that they can take their passions in tech, medicine, science or caring for people and turn them into jobs in healthcare.”
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital’s second campus in Lehi, UT soon will celebrate a major construction milestone: substantial completion of the Outpatient Center, where patients will receive expert therapies, cancer infusions, behavioral health services, and other specialty care. The Outpatient Center at the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Campus in Lehi will offer 30 pediatric specialty clinics, including an interactive and state-of-the-art physical therapy gym, where crews are installing high-tech specialty mobility devices, an obstacle course kids can use without fear of falling or injury, and a zip line. The Miller Family Campus is part of Intermountain’s Primary Promise to build the nation’s model health system for children by strengthening Primary Children’s Hospital, extending pediatric excellence with care closer to home, and addressing emerging needs of a growing pediatric population. “We’re setting the bar for what’s possible in children’s health, here and across the nation, by building a model health system that meets the needs of children today and generations to come,” said Katy Welkie, chief executive officer of Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital and vice president of Intermountain Children’s Health. “The Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Campus is a key part of this unprecedented endeavor to support healthier children.”
Happy Spiritual Care Week! We want to take a moment to celebrate the important role that spiritual care plays in healthcare. Spiritual care can provide comfort, hope, and healing to patients and their loved ones during particularly difficult times. We're grateful for all the skilled chaplains, spiritual care providers, and volunteers who offer their support and compassion to those in need!
At Intermountain Health, we're committed to life-long learning and providing professional development opportunities for all our caregivers. Learn more about why Adam decided to join Intermountain, and how he went from being a CNA with us to becoming an RN Manager within our Resource Pool in Utah.
Intermountain Bear River Valley Hospital in Tremonton, UT is opening its renovated and expanded Emergency Department to ensure high-quality emergency medical care is close to home for Box Elder County residents. The renovations and expansion took five months and includes two new large triage rooms, re-designed patient flow areas, a larger waiting room, an outdoor courtyard with seating, new restrooms, and storage areas. "With this expansion, it is our hope and focus that the more than 7,000 residents in need of emergency care each year, will recognize the improved facility and more efficient processes that are focused on best serving our patients,” said Brandon Vonk, Intermountain Bear River Valley Hospital administrator. “It is always the expectation of our patients to be seen quickly, and with our additional triage rooms, we are better positioned to meet these expectations." Intermountain Bear River Hospital has also recently added a new Wound Care Clinic, which can speed up the wound healing process and greatly decrease the risk of infection and complications with Intermountain Health’s team-based approach.
This National Patient Account Management Week, we want to recognize all of the patient account management professionals who work to ensure that patients receive the care they need while managing the financial aspects of healthcare. Thank you for helping our patients navigate the complexities of healthcare billing and insurance each and every day!
As a first responder, Miguel Lee’s job often came at a mental cost. He witnessed abuse, fights, and death. “I responded when it was the worst time of their lives,” he said. When his job-related traumas became mental health issues, Miguel found the Mission Six program at Intermountain Health’s West Pines Behavioral Health in Wheat Ridge, CO. Mission Six, a crucial Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) designed for first responders, addresses unique trauma challenges. While there, emergency personnel can find therapeutic support and stability. “When I started working with first responders as a co-responder, I always heard ‘we got your six’,” said Elizabeth Groom, lead therapist for the Mission Six program. “That means ‘we got you, we’ve got your six, and we can help you with whatever it is you’re going through’.” Mission Six provides first responders with a structured and supportive environment, addressing their physical and mental health needs. It's more than just a program; it's a lifeline for those who put their lives on the line. “When I come to West Pines, I don’t feel alone,” said Miguel. “I feel accepted, I feel welcome, and I feel there’s some sort of community where we are able to express ourselves.”
Seven Intermountain Health hospitals in Utah have received the Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, which is presented annually by Vizient Inc. to recognize top performing health systems and hospitals in the United States for excellence in clinical quality and patient care. Intermountain is one of only two health systems in the nation to have seven hospitals honored with the award in 2023. “To see so many of our hospitals being recognized on this list is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our caregivers towards patient care,” said Sue Robel, RN, region president at Intermountain Health. “It also shows whether a hospital be in a large city or smaller community, patients are going to receive the best care possible.”
🥳 It's National Respiratory Care Week! 🥳 A special shout out goes out to all of our respiratory care professionals for providing outstanding care to our patients and communities, this week and every week.
According to new federal data, Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT has the nation’s highest survival rate for heart attack patients. Data recently released from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shows that Intermountain Medical Center – along with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and NYU Langone Hospital – have the highest 30-day survival rate in the nation for heart attack patients hospitalized for care. “We’re really proud of this achievement,” said Kent Meredith, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Intermountain Medical Center, who helps lead the heart attack treatment program at the hospital. “CMS is a government agency that tracks healthcare outcomes, so it’s free of the biases that can be seen by other reports from internal data. This data shows very directly that patients who were treated at Intermountain Medical Center have the highest percentage of surviving after a heart attack compared to all other hospitals in the United States.” “Many cardiovascular programs, both locally and around the country, place other things before quality, so our foremost dedication to the most appropriate care is unique at Intermountain Medical Center, and that commitment shows in our outcomes,” said Trey O’Neal, MD, who leads the heart attack treatment team at Intermountain Medical Center with Dr. Meredith.
