In a revealing finding that underscores the strong desire for independence and familiarity, recent reports from AARP shed light on a remarkable trend among seniors. Nearly 77% of older adults express a resolute preference for aging in place, choosing to remain in the comfort and security of their own homes as they journey through their golden years…. Read more »
Intermountain Health and NewWest Community Capital have partnered together to address affordable housing and community development in the intermountain region. This partnership will provide capital to projects that specifically target the social determinants of health in underserved communities, in order to achieve health equity. NewWest Community Capital is a nonprofit community development financial institution headquartered… Read more »
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Intermountain Health behavioral health experts say it is a good time to refocus on mental well-being. Over the past few years, there has been significant events and traumas that has occurred throughout our society. Researchers have studied the effect of large-scale traumas and disasters on communities. “We all… Read more »
One in five people will get skin cancer in their lifetime. The good news, according to Tawnya Bowles, MD, Intermountain Health oncology surgeon, is that skin cancer can almost always be cured when it’s found and treated early. “The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin from sun damage. With summer… Read more »
The Utah Academy of Physician Assistants (UAPA) has named Adam Partridge, Intermountain Health physician assistant at Intermountain Sevier Valley Clinic in Richfield, Utah, Utah’s Rural PA of the year. “Most people who go into medicine do it to help other people, and not for any type of status,” said Partridge. “It’s nice to be recognized for… Read more »
