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09/25/2026

Vizient has recognized 14 Intermountain Health hospitals with its 2026 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for excellence in high-quality clinical and patient care!

The award recognizes hospitals that excel in the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study, which measures performance in six categories: safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient centeredness, and variation in care using 2025-2026 data.

Learn more: https://news.intermountainhealth.org/vizient-recognizes-14-intermountain-health-hospitals-as-top-performers-for-high-quality-clinical-and-patient-care/

09/25/2026

As we wrap up Advanced Practice Provider week, here are some things you may not know about all the incredible APPs here at Intermountain Health and nationwide. Thank you for all you do!

09/25/2026

"I didn't know I had AFib until I met my wife. I kind of blame her for putting my heart aflutter." ❤️

For Jason Carlton, an atrial fibrillation diagnosis came as a surprise. While living with AFib can feel like a cloud hanging overhead, the right care has helped him keep doing what he loves, from hiking Lone Peak with his son to running races and cycling long distances.

If you're experiencing symptoms of AFib or have a family history of heart rhythm conditions, talk with your provider or go to the link in our bi. Your heart health matters.

09/24/2026

Accompanied by the pops of confetti cannons, more than 100 nurses and leaders at Intermountain Saint Joseph Hospital cheered after learning the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded the hospital Magnet accreditation with Distinction, the highest honor internationally for nursing excellence and recognition of outstanding safety and innovative care for patients! 🎉

Learn more: https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-saint-joseph-hospital-earns-magnet-recognition-with-distinction/

09/23/2026

Reminding our Advanced Practice Providers how much we APPreciate them‼️

09/22/2026

No cleats required. Start your day like a pro athlete does! ⚽️

09/22/2026

Intermountain Health ACO Ranked Among Nation’s Top Five for Medicare Savings in 2024

Intermountain Health’s accountable care organization (ACO) generated more than $67.6 million in Medicare savings through the Accountable Care Organizations Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health, or ACO REACH, program in 2024.The results placed the ACO fifth nationally among participating ...

09/22/2026

A cancer diagnosis can bring stress, uncertainty, and overwhelming emotions. 💙

In this video, one of our oncology social workers shares a simple breathing technique that can help you slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and find calm during challenging times.

Remember: you're not alone. Support is available every step of the way. To join our Mind Over Matter class go to the link in our bio.

09/21/2026

Intermountain Health and West Valley City, UT have unveiled plans for a major new medical campus that will significantly enhance access to care for residents in West Salt Lake County.

Learn more: https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-and-west-valley-city-unveil-plans-for-major-new-medical-campus-that-will-significantly-enhance-access-to-care-for-residents-in-west-salt-lake-county/

12/18/2020

This Sunday, December 20, Tooele InstaCare will have COVID-19 testing available. To find out if you qualify, use our online symptom tracker to answer a few short questions. Testing is available via scheduled appointment arrival time only.

Find out if you qualify for a test here: intermountain.com/covidtesting.

08/20/2018

Opioids don’t have to be the go-to for pain management for every situation. But changing the way we think about opioids has a lot to do with how our brains handle pain. http://Intr.mn/4LoG30lre3x

Pain is tough and no one likes to be in pain. But medication does not have to be the only choice of treatment. Bridget Shears, director of Intermountain’s pain management clinical services, spoke on KSL’s Healthy Mind Matters radio program that there is a way to retrain how our minds deal with p...

07/16/2018

Keeping your kids hydrated during the summer can be hard. Here are a few ways to make it easier.

How much water should your kids drink to stay hydrated? Check this out.

06/28/2018

What is the first thing you should do if you get a burn from fireworks this 4th of July? Find out here.

Use Intermountain Connect Care® Get care for low-level urgent conditions through a video chat with a provider, 24/7, on your computer or mobile device.Learn More.

01/15/2018

11/29/2017

The way we communicate has changed immensely in the new century. Texting has become the new way of corresponding and perhaps there could be some health effects. We are taught how to hold our hands above a keyboard. Making sure the wrists are raised and other ways to help avoid a lingering problem like carpal tunnel. CNN looked at texting behaviors and mechanics and ask the question – can texting lead to carpal tunnel?

The way we communicate has changed immensely in the new century. Texting has become the new way of corresponding and perhaps there could be some health effects. We are taught how to hold our hands above a keyboard. Making sure the wrists are raised and other ways to help avoid a lingering problem li...

11/17/2017

Antibiotics - do you need them?

Do you really need antibiotics? Find out here.

11/13/2017

With the holidays around the corner, people are increasingly choosing gifts and experiences that do “karmic double-duty” – providing holiday cheer for their loved ones, while also giving back to the people and causes who need it the most. Here are a few of our favorites, hosted by fundraising affiliates of Intermountain Foundation.

With the holidays around the corner, people are increasingly choosing gifts and experiences that do “karmic double-duty” – providing holiday cheer for their loved ones, while also giving back to the people and causes who need it the most. Here are a few of our favorites, hosted by fundraising affili...