Posts Categorized: Healthcare

Seven Ways to Reduce Exposure to Environmental Toxins During Pregnancy

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When women find out they’re pregnant, it seems to change everything. Suddenly they’re thinking not just about themselves, but about the baby they’re carrying. They may have questions about what substances or environmental exposures may be harmful to them or their baby while they’re pregnant. There’s the usual medical advice about avoiding substances like alcohol… Read more »

Intermountain Healthcare Helping Patients Prepare For Surgery to Help with Faster Recovery

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The end of the year is fast approaching and it’s also when many people schedule elective orthopedic surgeries because they’ve hit their deducible for insurance. The most common elective surgeries are joint, knee, and hip replacements. These are normally needed because they’re causing some pain or minimal discomfort but are often delayed because they are… Read more »

Intermountain’s Delta, Sevier Valley, and Fillmore Hospitals Receive Trauma Designations

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Intermountain Healthcare’s Delta Community Hospital and Sevier Valley Hospital have both earned Level IV trauma center designations from the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. In addition, Intermountain Fillmore Hospital has received a Level IV recertification. The Level IV designation certifies the hospitals can provide advanced trauma life support to patients while evaluating and stabilizing… Read more »