Finding childcare as a working parent can be a challenging task. At six of our Utah care sites, we have made that task easier by offering on-site (or near-site) childcare. Our Child Development Centers, located near hospitals in American Fork, Logan, Ogden, Provo, Salt Lake City, and St. George, are exclusively available to children of Intermountain caregivers. The centers are staffed by experienced early childhood professionals dedicated to nurturing every aspect of a child’s development. Children are provided with daily opportunities to grow physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. The centers focus on providing quality, loving care and encouraging curiosity and problem-solving through play-based learning and structured activities. We opened the first Child Development Center at Utah Valley Hospital in 1985. Staff and families recently celebrated their 40th anniversary on September 16. Since 1985, more than 13,500 children have attended an Intermountain Child Development Center at one of the six centers. The St. George Regional Child Development Center (opened in 2008) will be relocated to a new building this November, increasing capacity by nearly 75 children. Discover how we are building a stronger foundation for caregivers and families.
Sixteen Intermountain Health hospitals have received Vizient’s 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Awards for demonstrating excellence in high-quality clinical and patient care. Three Intermountain hospitals – Intermountain Fillmore Community Hospital, Intermountain Park City Hospital, and Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital – were ranked number one in the country within their respective categories. “These awards affirm that the priorities Intermountain is committed to (safety, high reliability, quality, and patient-centeredness) are not just aspirations, but realities taking hold across our system,” said Cara Camiolo, MD, chief quality and safety officer for Intermountain Health. “This recognition is the direct result of exceptional dedication and hard work of our frontline caregivers and managers delivering high-quality care."
When Brian was hit by a car and rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, his wife and son braced for the worst. What followed was 37 days of uncertainty, resilience, and extraordinary care. In this heartfelt letter of appreciation submitted by the patient’s spouse, she shares how the ICU team became their lifeline, comforting, educating, and cheering them on through every setback and milestone. Discover how Brian defied the odds, and how the compassion of our staff at Good Samaritan made all the difference. This isn’t just a story of recovery: it’s a tribute to the people who helped make it possible.
One pound, one ounce. That’s how tiny Declan was when he entered the world at just 24 weeks. Declan spent four months in the NICU fighting for every breath with a team of caregivers who never gave up. Now, years later, Declan and dozens of other NICU graduates returned to St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah to celebrate life, growth, and the bonds forged in the most fragile moments. 💙 The St. George NICU Reunion is more than an event—it’s a family gathering of resilience, remembrance, and gratitude. From butterfly releases to Life Flight flyovers, it’s a tribute to the tiniest warriors and the heroes who helped them thrive. Learn more about these NICU graduates and the caregivers who make miracles happen in the article below.
A routine call from Becky Wozniak, NP, at Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular Clinic led to a series of tests and, ultimately, life-saving open-heart surgery for John "Denny" Morgan. Thanks to Becky’s dedication and the expertise of Dr. Carlos Albrecht at Intermountain Health St. James Hospital, John’s 95% heart blockage was discovered before it was too late, even though he had no symptoms. See how one call made all the difference.
On August 26, Nevada’s Advanced Practice Provider Primary Care Fellowship reached a milestone moment years in the making. It received official accreditation through the Advanced Practice Provider Fellowships Accreditation (APPFA), a division of the ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center. This makes Nevada’s APP Fellowship the only accredited fellowship throughout Intermountain Health. This milestone marks years of dedication to empowering nurse practitioners and physician assistants with top-tier clinical and leadership training. Fellows have called it “the best decision” of their careers — and now, the program’s excellence is nationally recognized. Learn how this program is shaping the next generation of care.
🌹 200+ wooden roses a day. 🧔 16 patients per caregiver. ❤️ Countless smiles and moments of comfort. At St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, our Environmental Services (EVS) team isn’t just keeping things clean—they’re lifting spirits one handcrafted flower at a time. From personalized colors to paper-cup vases with smiley faces, these daily gifts are more than decor: they’re a reminder that healing is about heart.
This year, our Mental Health Integration (MHI) program in Nevada celebrates its five-year anniversary. MHI is offered at nearly a dozen Senior Primary Care Clinics in Las Vegas, and with mental health treatment a pressing need, we are growing essential clinical resources for patients. From grief and anxiety to depression, patients receive whole-person care through a collaborative team of social workers, nurse practitioners, health advocates, and psychiatrists like Dr. Mason Turner, who’s helping expand resources across Southern Nevada. Read more about how we are reshaping behavioral health in Las Vegas in the following article.
Small town, BIG impact! Intermountain Fillmore Community Hospital just crushed their food drive goal, collecting a whopping 1,518 pounds of food, 250% over target! Caregivers rallied together to support local families in need, proving that compassion and community go hand in hand. ❤️ Read the full story of generosity in action below.
As Intermountain Health celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we’re proudly honoring the extraordinary caregivers who have served for 50 years or more in our legacy hospitals and clinics. This includes Judy Allen, Luanne Day, Barbara Lombardy, and Connie Trautmann, whose stories are filled with heart, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving others. Together, they represent more than 200 years of combined service delivering our mission in the communities we serve.
