Our Select Health Community Relations team at Select Health recently stepped out of the office and into the kitchen—cooking lunch for families at the Lehi, Utah Ronald McDonald House Family Room. From crafting the menu to sharing a meal with families, the experience was both meaningful and memorable. It reminded us why we do what we do and how our work touches lives in real ways. This isn’t their first time volunteering with Ronald McDonald House—they loved their time at Primary Children’s last year so much, they came back for more! At Intermountain and Select Health, we’re proud to support caregivers who bring compassion to the communities we serve. 💙
With over 25 years in general surgery and trauma care, Dr. Edward Pyun brings compassion, leadership, and a deep commitment to kindness to his role as the chief of staff at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado. From leading trauma teams to mentoring future physicians, his impact is felt hospital-wide and across Colorado. Discover how Dr. Pyun is shaping the future of trauma care—one patient, one team, and one act of kindness at a time.
When Hanifa Javadi arrived in Salt Lake City as a refugee from Afghanistan, she faced the challenge of rebuilding her life in an unfamiliar country. She soon found two unexpected allies. The first was Ethik, a Provo, Utah-based company dedicated to helping skilled artisans access the global market. The second was Intermountain Health. Intermountain forms strategic partnerships with local businesses, like Ethik, as part of our Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) commitment. Since 2017, Intermountain has been a member of HAN, a coalition of over 75 healthcare systems committed to leveraging their economic power to build sustainable economies. “Intermountain’s anchor work focuses on place-based investing, local impact hiring, local sourcing, volunteering, and sustainability,” said Lisa Nichols, vice president of Community Health and Health Equity. “These initiatives are designed to strengthen community ties and promote economic growth.” As an anchor institution, Intermountain strengthens the economic foundation of the communities we serve. Anchor institutions are place-based, mission-driven organizations such as hospitals, universities, and government agencies that have a vested interest in the well-being of their communities.
At Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton, Colorado, healing sometimes walks in on four legs, wearing a tiny vest and a heart full of love. Through a growing therapy dog program called Paws to Heal, patients, caregivers, and visitors alike are experiencing the kind of comfort and emotional support that traditional medicine alone cannot provide. It’s not just the soothing presence of dogs like Sasha, Selena, and their companions that is making a difference—it’s the intentional design of a program that blends community, compassion, and commitment. What began as a volunteer passion project for a handful of staff members has grown into a hospital-wide movement led by volunteers, caregivers, and the dogs they call family.
Big news for digestive health in Utah! We're expanding access to vital procedures with the opening of new Endoscopy Centers across the state. These centers are designed to make colonoscopies and other digestive screenings more affordable, accessible, and convenient for our communities.
We have officially broken ground on the state’s first large-scale medical supply warehouse in Billings, Montana! This cutting-edge facility will streamline the delivery of over 500,000 medical supply items annually to our hospitals and clinics across the state — boosting efficiency, creating jobs, and supporting the future of care in Montana. Located right off I-90, it’s set to open in late 2026 and employ nearly 100 individuals.
At Hurricane Valley Clinic in Hurricane, Utah, our caregivers are transforming how cognitive screenings are done. With over 700 patients screened using the new Creyos tool, they’ve streamlined workflows, reduced anxiety, and made the process more human-centered. Discover how innovation, teamwork, and a few clever tweaks are helping our patients stay healthier, longer.
Cheyanne’s heart for service led her back to a cause close to home—CAPSA, a nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse in Cache County and the Bear Lake area. Ten years after first volunteering, Cheyanne returned—this time, with a $1,500 Intermountain Health grant that helped provide essential supplies like comforters, pillows, and toiletries to those in need. Her story is a powerful reminder that when caregivers are supported in their passions, the impact reaches far beyond the workplace. We’re proud to stand behind caregivers like Cheyanne who bring healing and hope to their communities. 💙
A Sunday drive home turned into a life-saving mission for Destiny Williams, patient care technician at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana, who stumbled upon a fiery crash just seconds after it happened. Read more on Destiny's bravery and quick thinking on KTVQ below.
When Jen Wathen, RN, noticed something off with an infusion pump at South Sandy Clinic, she spoke up—and sparked a chain reaction that led to a major fix across multiple clinics. Discover how teamwork, curiosity, and the Always Safe principle helped protect patients and improve care across the system.
