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Intermountain Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, UT marked a historic medical moment on Tuesday, August 1, as it welcomed 24/7 Intermountain Life Flight air ambulance service to Cache Valley with the formal opening of a new Intermountain Life Flight base, dedicated medical helicopter, and air transport medical team, who will be stationed at the hospital to save lives throughout Northern Utah. Hospital officials and caregivers, Intermountain Life Flight personnel, and community leaders, joined together to commemorate the special event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the hospital’s helipad at 10:15 am, MT. Intermountain Life Flight, which was the 7th air ambulance service in the United States when it began operation in 1978, is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2023. It is one of the premier air ambulance services in the nation and currently the only civilian air transport program in the country licensed to perform hoist rescues.
Daniel's life took a dramatic turn when he contracted the COVID-19 virus in July of 2021. With his lung capacity at only 30%, he was admitted to the intensive care unit at American Fork Hospital in American Fork, UT. The ICU became Daniel's temporary home, and the exceptional medical staff became his lifeline. From registered nurses Brittany Hoover and Ryan Denison, who worked tirelessly during the night shift, to the surgery staff member who played a crucial role in his care, the AFH team exhibited unwavering dedication and expertise. They risked their safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to help Daniel regain his strength and fight for his life. Their encouragement, skill, and care profoundly impacted his journey to recovery. A few years later, the ICU staff experienced a heartwarming. On a different floor of American Fork Hospital stood Daniel — no longer a patient battling for his life, but a man embracing a new chapter of hope and happiness. He had returned to the hospital, not as a patient, but as an expectant father. Daniel and his girlfriend Abbie, filled with gratitude for the care they had received during a time of immense uncertainty, chose American Fork Hospital as the place to welcome their new baby into the world. The hospital that had witnessed Daniel's fight against COVID-19 now became the backdrop for a joyous celebration of life, and a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of hope.
Vegas Inc has named Intermountain Health as the “Philanthropic Business of the Year (Large)” in its 2023 Angel Awards edition, recognizing our organization for our charitable efforts to positively impact the lives of people throughout Southern Nevada. “We are thrilled to be the recipient of such a meaningful community award,” said Keyona Cole, Region Chief Nursing Officer at Intermountain Health. “Our mission – helping people live the healthiest lives possible – guides everything we do at Intermountain Health. We have a long-standing commitment to philanthropic work and charitable giving. This allows us as an organization to partner with similarly aligned organizations and non-profits to help improve community health and well-being.”
A total of 14 Intermountain Health hospitals received a 5-out-of-5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)! This recognition is a testament to our caregivers' commitment to providing safe, top-quality, patient-centered care to all those we are privileged to serve. CMS developed Star Ratings to help consumers make more informed decisions. CMS evaluates hospitals on their performance in areas such as safety, readmissions, patient experience, and mortality after heart attack or pneumonia. Hospitals receive one to five stars, with more stars indicating better performance in the areas evaluated. Out of a review of more than 4,000 hospitals nationwide, these hospitals were 14 of just 483 hospitals reviewed that received 5 stars. Thank you and congratulations to the following five-star Intermountain hospitals for yet another example of our commitment to creating the healthiest communities possible! Colorado - Good Samaritan Medical Center - Lafayette - Saint Joseph Hospital - Denver Montana - Holy Rosary Healthcare - Miles City - St. Vincent Healthcare - Billings Utah - Alta View Hospital - Sandy - American Fork Hospital - American Fork - Intermountain Medical Center - Murray - LDS Hospital - Salt Lake City - Logan Regional Hospital - Logan - McKay-Dee Hospital - Ogden - Park City Hospital - Park City - Riverton Hospital - Riverton - St. George Regional Hospital - Saint George - Utah Valley Hospital - Provo
Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City, MT is pleased to share that it has once again received designation as a Montana Community Trauma Hospital by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Holy Rosary has held this designation since August 2019. A Community Trauma Hospital designation indicates that Holy Rosary provides advanced trauma life support to patients.
At age 34 and with no family history of breast cancer, Maggie Hier didn't anticipate a cancer diagnosis after finding a lump in her breast. Still, her primary care provider suggested that she get a mammogram and ultrasound to know for sure . After having the additional testing, she opted to have a biopsy. After receiving her diagnosis, Maggie connected with Ella Dugan-Laemmle, breast cancer patient navigator at the St. Vincent Breast Center, who walked her through the next steps to begin understanding the diagnosis and treatment plan. In addition to her family, Maggie relied on her caregivers at the St. Vincent Cancer Centers of Montana for help and support as well. She shared that her St. Vincent caregivers "hold the battle line for their warriors" and that knowing that her nurses, doctors, and other caregivers were supporting, healing, and encouraging her during treatment helped her get through the tough days. "You need the people there to pick you up when you need to keep going. They were always there," she shared. And those caregivers aren't just their supporting the patients but the family members caring for them as well. "I can't say enough about the doctors, nurses, and the support team at the Cancer Center," said Lori."It made one of the most terrifying things you can face beyond doable."
Three Intermountain Health hospitals are ranked among the best cancer hospitals in the nation by Newsweek magazine as part of the publication’s “America’s Best Cancer Hospitals” list for 2023. Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, and Utah Valley Hospital in Provo have been named to Newsweek’s list of the nation’s premier cancer hospitals for the high-level of comprehensive and personalized care and treatment they provide to cancer patients. “It’s always nice to be recognized for the high-quality care we provide to our patients by these ranking organizations. Itis an acknowledgement of the fantastic and committed caregivers that work in our facilities,” said Derrick Haslem, MD, medical director for oncology services for Intermountain. “That said, I think we would all say that our reward truly comes from helping people every day during what is often one of the most difficult times of their lives.”
The graduates of our 5th cohort of the 90-Day Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship Program transitioned earlier this month from 3 months of classroom work to on-the-job training in Intermountain clinics across the Las Vegas Valley. Intermountain partnered with NV Careers to develop this in-person program supported by Goodwill of Southern Nevada as the agency partner in the community. 90-Day MA is a jump-start program that provides unemployed or underemployed community members with no prior experience the ability to enter the healthcare workforce through a paid apprenticeship. Anaiya, the cohort’s valedictorian, learned about 90-Day MA through her employment at Intermountain Health. She applied for the opportunity earlier this spring after working as a Patient Service Representative at the Patient Service Center at the Nevada Central Office since June 2022. In her remarks to her fellow graduates at the ceremony Friday, Redix said: “As I finish this program, I can say that I am very confident in my ability to help others, I have learned so much, made some great friends, and have gotten so much motivation to be the best I can be. I have never dreamed about success, I worked for it. Congratulations to everyone, and I wish you the best of luck on this new journey.” The 90-Day MA program simultaneously creates career opportunities while alleviating staffing shortages within a healthcare infrastructure supporting a population of over 2.8 million individuals in Southern Nevada.
Children being treated for cancer and blood disorders have new, private, kid-friendly infusion, outpatient, and inpatient rooms at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, as well as areas to play and hang out with family or friends, thanks to an $18 million gift from the Sorenson Legacy Foundation and the Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foundation. The improved cancer center includes a new inpatient area and a redesigned infusion clinic with spacious private rooms, allowing caregivers to provide more secure and discreet care and respond better to medical emergencies. It also will better allow for treatments using cutting-edge research and technologies to benefit children with cancer. The new space is double the size of the hospital’s old hematology/oncology clinic. The old space has been converted into an expanded neonatal ICU (NICU). The new space is named the Sorenson Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders at Primary Children’s Hospital, in honor of the family’s extraordinary gift. Strengthening cancer care at Primary Children’s Hospital is one of the key ambitions of Intermountain Health’s more than $600 million Primary Promise to create the nation’s model health system for children. This historic campaign is a partnership between Intermountain Health and its communities, and has raised more than $500 million to date.
Congratulations to Susan Scott, DNP PMHNP APRN with Intermountain Health, who is the winner of the 2023 Deborah LaMarche Telehealth Excellence Award! The Deborah LaMarche Telehealth Excellence Award is presented annually to an individual or organization in Utah that has accomplished outstanding work in the field of telehealth, including the areas of policy development, innovative programs and activities, technology, patient and or provider support, education, and training.
