From a quiet instinct to a life-changing diagnosis, RoseAnn’s story is one of courage, love, and community. She hadn’t had a mammogram in years, but one night, she felt a lump. What followed was a whirlwind of care, connection, and a backyard wedding that defied cancer’s shadow. Read how RoseAnn found strength in her partner, her caregivers at the Intermountain Health St. James Hospital Cancer Center, and her own vulnerability—and why she says, “This couldn’t have happened at a better time.” Her journey is still unfolding, but she’s not walking it alone.
🌍 From Colorado to Lesotho: A Life-Changing Journey in Medicine 🌍 Every year, St. Mary’s Regional Hospital Family Medicine residents step outside their comfort zones and into a global mission that transforms lives. Through a powerful partnership with the Lesotho-Boston Health Alliance, these young doctors deliver critical maternal care training, treat patients in resource-limited hospitals, and return home forever changed. In 2024, two second-year residents, Drs. Faith Hsu and Coleman Strosah, joined faculty member Dr. Lyrad Riley to help fight postpartum hemorrhage, HIV, and TB in one of the world’s most challenging healthcare environments. What they gained? Perspective, resilience, and a deeper commitment to care—both abroad and at home. Read how this global rotation is shaping the future of medicine, one resident at a time. ✈️👩⚕️👨⚕️
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital has achieved a Utah medical milestone – one that directly benefits children and families throughout the Intermountain West. For the second consecutive year, Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in all 11 pediatric specialties that it evaluates – and for the first time ever is ranked in the Top 25 in the nation in six specialties – as part of the magazine’s 2025 rankings of the Best Children’s Hospitals in America, which was unveiled on October 7th. “This is a remarkable recognition for our passionate caregivers, and a testament to the teamwork and collaboration that they demonstrate daily to ensure that our patients receive the very best care anywhere in the nation. I’m so proud of our team and grateful for their relentless pursuit of excellence for the young patients we serve,” said Dustin Lipson, president of Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake Campus, and regional president of children’s health for Intermountain Health.
From moss to medicine, Wardon Ojedapo, PA, is cultivating wellness, one layer at a time. By day, he helps patients manage chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension at the La Canada Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic in Las Vegas. By night, he builds terrariums that mirror the ecosystems he nurtures in healthcare: self-sustaining, resilient, and rooted in care. Discover how this Las Vegas endocrinology provider blends science, art, and healing, inside the clinic and out.
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.
