Posts Categorized: Healthcare

Health Expert Say Younger Adults Becoming More Common Stroke Patients

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A North Ogden Utah man is lucky to be alive after his wife recognized stroke signs and acted quickly to get him to the hospital where he received one of Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital’s first thrombectomies after the hospital received a new stroke treatment certification. May is National Stroke Awareness Month and Intermountain Health doctors want patients… Read more »

Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital Adds Behavioral Health Patient Beds

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Six additional behavioral health unit beds were added this month to Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital to enhance community access for these vital services. The additional beds brings the total number of behavioral health rooms to 24, with half of the rooms able to expand for double occupancy, if needed. The inpatient rooms provide a safe resource to… Read more »

“Every Day is Earth Day” Event Plants Trees to Reduce Water Use and Continue Sustainability Efforts at Intermountain Health

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Intermountain Riverton Hospital, in partnership with TreeUtah, came together recently to plant an additional 25 trees as part of an ongoing effort to reduce water use and implement sustainable landscaping practices. The “Every Day is Earth Day” event marked the 200th tree planted on Intermountain Health properties in collaboration with TreeUtah. Last year, Intermountain Riverton… Read more »

Experts at Intermountain Health Suggest Remembering Resiliency During Mental Health Awareness Month

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Over the past few years, there has been significant events and traumas that have occurred throughout our society. Researchers have studied the effect of large-scale traumas and disasters on communities. Not only has the COVID pandemic and other social issues increased mental health challenges for many of us, but we have also been given the opportunity to… Read more »