Overuse of antibiotic prescriptions for patients with upper respiratory illnesses at urgent care clinics in the United States has been an ongoing challenge, but a new study led by researchers at two Utah health systems – Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health – finds that a targeted approach utilizing antibiotic stewardship practices significantly reduces… Read more »
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Montreal’s 2023 ThreeBestRated® Award Winning Clinic Dr. Bita Briefs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Clinic Dr. Bita (CDB) is a team of trained psychologists, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals, and is one of the prominent firms providing psychological services in Montreal, Quebec since 2011. They have been felicitated with ThreeBestRated® award for 5 executive years for their excellence in service. We have asked CDB to share something interesting… Read more »
Health Expert Say Younger Adults Becoming More Common Stroke Patients
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
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
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 »
