A ceremonial groundbreaking was recently hosted by Intermountain Layton Hospital for a new ambulatory surgery center that will enhance efficient and affordable out-patient surgical care in Davis County. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) specialize in surgical procedures such as for hips, knees, feet, and ankle, among several other procedures that don’t require overnight stays. With less… Read more »
A first-of-its-kind study co-led by an Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital physician has found that children who have had multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), a life-threatening complication of COVID-19, did not have serious adverse reactions to the COVID vaccine. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s JAMA Network, can help parents make more informed decisions regarding the COVID… Read more »
The RSV season started early this year nationally, and according to Intermountain’s GermWatch, doctors are anticipating RSV may continue circulating for several weeks to come. There is also high influenza (flu) activity in Utah right now. “We typically see the most severe illness with RSV in children under age one and to a somewhat lesser degree… Read more »
Dr. Michael Klassen MD has demonstrated philanthropic efforts in his substantial donation to the First Tee of Monterey County, a nonprofit organization that delivers a curated golf and character development course, academic support, career mentorship, and life skills to develop youth into game changers for the future. “I am humbled to support First Tee —… Read more »
Based in Pendleton, Oregon, TeamCME provides a nationwide network of certified Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examiners. Offering training to certified practitioners, aspiring providers, and lab technicians, they have become a go-to resource for information regarding these exams. Their new online training course for Medical Examiner Administrative Assistants (MEAA) will enable practitioners to streamline DOT… Read more »
