Intermountain Health St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana has earned Primary Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing high‑quality, timely care for patients experiencing a stroke. The certification follows a rigorous onsite review by The Joint Commission, which evaluated Intermountain St. James Hospital’s stroke program, clinical processes, and readiness to deliver coordinated, evidence‑based care. This achievement also marks the hospital’s advancement from an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital to a Primary Stroke Center, expanding access to specialized stroke care for Butte and the surrounding region.
When Alyssa Morin of Billings, Montana—39 weeks pregnant and in severe respiratory distress—arrived at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital, teams mobilized fast. She required urgent ICU care and intubation, then later delivered vaginally without complication. Dr. Woody Jones said the teamwork, kindness, and respect among caregivers was extraordinary—and why he’s proud to work at St. Vincent.
An international group of neurocritical care experts, led by Intermountain Health physicians, has published the International Teleneurocritical Care (TeleNCC) Guidelines in Neurocritical Care. The consensus guidance outlines minimum standards for delivering teleneurocritical care to patients with stroke, seizures, and traumatic brain injuries when neurological specialists are not physically available in the hospital. We have long utilized telemedicine approaches across our multi‑state system, including a hub‑and‑spoke model that supports care teams at hospitals without continuous access to neurocritical care specialists. This model is particularly relevant for rural and smaller facilities, where specialty resources may be limited.
At Intermountain Health, growing the next generation of caregivers starts with opportunity. That’s why we’re honored to see Intermountain St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction recognized at the Colorado Apprenticeship Awards for its commitment to hands-on learning, mentorship, and building strong healthcare teams. Discover how apprenticeship programs are creating meaningful career pathways.
We recently celebrated the opening of our new air medical base at the Kingman Airport in northwestern Arizona with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony alongside the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce, local emergency medical services partners, and community leaders. The new Intermountain Health base strengthens emergency medical transport services for the region and builds on the long‑standing legacy of air medical care the community knows and trusts.
At Intermountain Health, we honor our nurses — your compassion and drive for innovation makes every patient’s experience better. Your dedication inspires progress and shapes the future of care, making a difference every day. During Nurses Week and all year long, we celebrate all you do to advance nursing care. Thank you for your compassion and bringing new ideas to Intermountain.
When Kyle Hancock joined Intermountain Health as a part-time supply chain caregiver, he never imagined it would lead him to the ICU and into nursing leadership. With mentorship, education support, and a willingness to say yes to new opportunities, Kyle built a career rooted in purpose, service, and growth. His journey is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we invest in our caregivers, and when our caregivers invest in themselves. Read Kyle’s story and see how opportunity can take shape at Intermountain.
Did you know having athletic trainers in high schools lowers injury rates and improves return‑to‑play decisions? At Intermountain Health, our school-based athletic trainers are fully embedded in school communities, providing timely care, trusted relationships, and seamless access to sports medicine experts. Meet the caregivers helping student-athletes move forward with confidence.
Intermountain Health Fillmore Community Hospital recently celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of its Emergency Department expansion, designed to improve patient care, privacy, and safety while creating better spaces for caregivers to do what they do best. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to rural communities and the caregivers who serve them with compassion, skill, and heart.
This month, we honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
