Last year 15 people lost their lives in bicycle related accidents and 49 experienced serious injuries in Utah alone. That is the deadliest year in Utah for bicycle accidents since the Utah Department of Public Safety started keeping track several years ago. With summer approaching, Intermountain Health’s safety and trauma teams are reminding bicycle riders… Read more »
Hydration is a cornerstone of healthy physical activity and optimal sports performance. But adequate hydration isn’t just for athletes. It’s vital to everyone’s good health, said Katie McDonald, a registered dietitian nutritionist for Intermountain Health. “In our hot, dry summers, and generally high altitude, attention to adequate hydration benefits all of us at every stage… Read more »
The radiation oncology program at Intermountain St. Mary’s Medical Center Cancer Centers of Colorado and St. Mary’s Breast Care Center at Pavilion Imaging have earned national accreditations for delivering excellent quality care. The American Society for Radiation Oncology Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEX) has accredited the radiation oncology program, validating that the program delivers high-quality patient care. Only… Read more »
Physician’s Plan is proud to announce Permanent Makeup Services with artist Tracey Gonzalez at the Mount Pleasant, SC location. With this new service, Mount Pleasant residents and visitors have access to a professional and reliable makeup solution that will help them enhance their own features and feel good in their own skin. Ms. Gonzalez says… Read more »
When a person receives a life-altering diagnosis, such as diabetes, very often they begin to experience symptoms of depression, adding layers of complexity in treating an already complex disease. “Certainly with any diabetes diagnosis there is a process of grieving,” said Matt Denhalter, licensed clinical social worker with Intermountain Cedar City Hospital in Utah. “But… Read more »
