A happy mind and body are desired by all. Both body and mind are interconnected to each other and one greatly affects the other. The reality of facing tough health challenges during the span of one’s life is unavoidable. A common health condition is chronic pain. There are various causes of chronic pain including osteoporosis,… Read more »
Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated their recommendations for breastfeeding to acknowledge the benefits of breastfeeding beyond one year. Intermountain Health has a new initative to help enable mothers and babies take advantage of these recommentations and their related benefits. In Utah, 92 percent of moms initiate breastfeeding according to state data from 2020, which… Read more »
MaxWell Clinic is proud to announce the availability of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) as an option for patients suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s, memory loss, and autoimmune disease. Therapeutic Plasma Exchange is a cutting-edge procedure that removes many harmful toxins, antibodies, and damaged proteins from the body, creating the potential to slow down the rate of… Read more »
St. Vincent Healthcare, now part of Intermountain Health, has received a national certification for the advanced treatment of stroke. The Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission demonstrates that St. Vincent meets the healthcare industry’s most rigorous standards for performing endovascular thrombectomy and providing excellent patient care. Thrombectomy is an innovative treatment for… Read more »
Improving the mental well-being of residents — including suicide prevention — preventing avoidable disease and injury, and improving air quality are just three of the major community initiatives that Intermountain Health is focusing on to enhance the health of communities it serves. As part of its report to the community, Intermountain publishes an annual guide… Read more »
