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Newly renamed Intermountain Health unveils fresh look
Intermountain Healthcare has a new name and a new look. On Monday, the company officially changed its name to Intermountain Health. “Both reflect an added emphasis on keeping people healthy, as well as continuing to provide world-class medical care at its hospitals and clinics,” the company said in a statement. The change reportedly was based […] → Read More
Woman credits Intermountain Healthcare DNA study for catching cancer risk
Madison Certonio recently learned that her decision to participate in the world’s largest DNA mapping initiative may end up saving her life. During a press conference Wednesday, the 25 year-old said she learned from the study that she has the BRCA 2 gene that puts her at a 65% to 80% chance of developing breast […] → Read More
More COVID-19 boosters coming to Utah
More than 100,000 doses of the latest COVID-19 booster vaccine will be available in Utah within days, state officials said Friday. The updated boosters will target the original strain of the virus, as well as two omicron variants known as BA.4 and BA.5. “We encourage all Utahns to stay up to date on their immunizations,” […] → Read More
Weber State radiology department gifted trio of cardiac ultrasound machines from Intermountain
OGDEN — Radiology training just got better at Weber State University, thanks to a donation of high-end ultrasound machines. Earlier this month, Intermountain Healthcare donated three cardiac ultrasound machines to the university’s School of Radiologic Sciences. The machines have the capability of viewing the anatomy of the heart and vascular system in great detail. “Our […] → Read More
When it comes to permanent daylight saving time, science isn’t so sunny
Strokes, heart attacks and traffic accidents. What do they all have in common? Daylight saving time. A 2020 study published in The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found a spike in heart attacks and strokes during the week following daylight saving time in March. Johns Hopkins and Stanford University also published a comprehensive study showing […] → Read More
Pre-COVID study shows positive outcomes for people with pneumonia
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, pneumonia was the leading cause of infectious disease death in the United States. A study conducted by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City has shown positive outcomes for patients suffering from the respiratory disease. Sixteen community hospitals participated in the the study between December 2017 and June […] → Read More
Studies shed light on long-term risks after COVID-19 diagnoses
A new study suggests that people who underwent hospitalization due to COVID-19 and survived at least a week were more than twice as likely to be readmitted or die than the general, pre-pandemic populace. Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the University of Oxford published their findings last week in […] → Read More
Red Cross calling on Utahns to help alleviate nationwide blood shortage
Utah, along with the rest of the nation, is experiencing the worst blood shortage in more than a decade, forcing health care workers to try other lifesaving methods before giving blood transfusions to some patients. A press release issued by the American Red Cross of Utah and Nevada this week stated that while the public […] → Read More
Intermountain Healthcare to merge with SCL Health by 2022
SALT LAKE CITY — Intermountain Healthcare and SCL Health have signed a letter of intent to merge. The announcement came during a press conference on Thursday. The merger, expected to close in early 2022, will provide high-quality, accessible and affordable health care to more communities and patients in six states, including Utah, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, […] → Read More
State health agencies warn of West Nile virus detection
Grab the mosquito repellent and cover yourself up. West Nile virus is officially here. → Read More
McKay-Dee doctor Greg Gochnour named Utah Family Physician of the Year
The Ogden doctor was recognized for his compassionate, comprehensive family care and for being positively involved in community affairs. → Read More
Ogden woman, 92, first in Utah to undergo cryoablation for breast cancer
To perform the procedure, physicians pass a hollow-tipped probe through a small incision and insert it into the breast. Liquid nitrogen lowers the temperature of the probe, forming an ice... → Read More
Award-winning folk singer Cosy Sheridan performing in Eden
“I love music,” Cosy Sheridan said. “I love having the creativity that is self-expressive. When you write something and sing it for people, and you see those people... → Read More
McKay-Dee Hospital opens Surgery Center and Orthopedics in Northern Utah
High-tech additions at Ogden orthopedic center include pools with treadmill capabilities. → Read More
Utah's famous 'Thriller' Halloween dancers celebrate 20 years
Odyssey's 'Thriller' had one foot in the grave, but the Halloween dance project has grown and multiplied. → Read More
The best Utah road trips to take for fall foliage viewing
You don't have to travel far to take a scenic road trip full of colorful foliage this fall. → Read More
Two Davis County musicians selected for Salute to Youth concert
Teen harpist and violinist will perform with Utah Symphony. → Read More
Ogden Concert Band takes stage for Davis Arts Council's concert series
The band is made up of current and former educators and a lot of people who need an excuse to play, trombonist Gary Thornley said. → Read More
Jazz singer Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin has a mantra: Fearless
Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin revels in jazz at Layton’s Kenley amphitheater. → Read More
Hot Buttered Rum headlines at Snowbasin Sunday
The Outer Vibe and Me Like Bees also lined up for free Blues, Brews and BBQ concert → Read More