Nine years ago, Josh Swires joined Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, CO as a new graduate bedside nurse on the Med/Surg Oncology floor. Since then, he has worked his way up to manager of the Emergency Department by taking advantage of Intermountain Health’s education opportunities. “Intermountain offers so many growth and development opportunities that I highly recommend anyone interested in a leadership position take advantage of,” said Josh. “I’m finishing up a leadership development course offered through Intermountain and have taken advantage of the PEAK education assistance to help pay my tuition. Intermountain is very invested in helping its caregivers develop and grow and there are so many ways we can use these opportunities to become better caregivers and individuals so we can continue to provide the best possible care to our patients.” Intermountain continues to invest in education opportunities so it’s easier for our caregivers to invest in themselves. Our caregivers have access to many ways to grow their skills or earn degrees, including debt-free degree partnerships, up-front tuition assistance through PEAK, tuition reimbursement, free access to online classes through Udemy, and internal development programs, as well as help planning their career path through coaching, mentoring, and the Navigating Your Development class. Learn more about Josh's career development journey in the article below.
This past weekend, more than 60,000 visitors attended the Utah Pride Festival in Salt Lake City. A special thank you goes out to our caregivers who attended and proudly represented Intermountain Health at this wonderful event, including three of our Talent Acquisition team members! #TakePrideInYourHealth #PrideMonth #JoinOurTeam #WeAreHiring
On National Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day, we'd like to take a moment to appreciate the talent acquisition professionals who work diligently to attract and retain top talent here at Intermountain Health. Thank you for all you do! 🌟🏥 #HealthcareRecruiterDay #TalentAcquisition
Calling all new graduate RNs and current nursing students! Come connect with our team and learn more about our Utah and Idaho hospitals, our nurse residency program, and more at our upcoming RN New Grad Virtual Open House! Participants will be able to ask questions and connect with our nurse executive, nurse residency, and talent acquisition teams during this live event. Date: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. MT Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams - a link to join will be shared with you after you RSVP Visit https://tinyurl.com/5jxs7ce5 to RSVP for this virtual event today - we look forward to connecting with you!
Dr. Marcela Serrano, Peaks Region medical director of primary care, is not just a doctor, she's a visionary advocate for Latina empowerment. With a fervent dedication to breaking down barriers, she's taking part in initiatives to encourage Latina girls to pursue higher education. Through these efforts, she's not only transforming individual lives but also shaping a brighter future for entire communities. Recently, Dr. Serrano presented at Latina Village, an annual event focused on developing leaders, elevating the voices of Latinas, and increasing the number of successful Latina professionals and entrepreneurs who graduate college. Dr. Serrano shared her personal journey as a graduate of the University of Chihuahua School of Medicine in Mexico. She obtained her specialty in family medicine in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and has a subspecialty in gynecology from the University of Illinois in Peoria. She joined legacy SCL Health in 2012 and stayed until 2017. After working for Denver Health, she rejoined the organization in 2019. Dr. Serrano said if she could give one piece of advice to Latina girls it would be persistence and networking. She explained how as a female minority, doors don’t always open as easily, so you must try over and over again. “I always tell people that if someone tells you no, ask why, and really listen to their feedback because it will only help you improve and get you closer to the goals you’ve set for yourself,” she said.
As we celebrate Pride Month, let’s embrace the beauty of diversity and the strength it brings to our communities. 🌈 This month, we honor the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion, and health for all. #PrideMonth #InclusionMatters #TakePrideInYourHealth
Congratulations to Rob Allen, president and CEO at Intermountain Health, for being recognized as one of Becker's Healthcare's great leaders in healthcare for 2024! 🎊 The leaders featured on this list are using innovative digital technology, novel care delivery approaches, and creative care solutions to shape the future of healthcare. Rob has led organizations in urban and rural markets, and at Intermountain, he's built an operating model to align the health system across all markets. He expanded an existing model to connect teams across the health system and launched an internal campaign to simplify caregiver work. He is on the boards of Tellica, Caritas, and Intermountain Ventures, and he is board chair of Castell and Intermountain Medical Holdings NV.
At just 15 years old, Jacob Packer is a force to be reckoned with. He’s not your typical teenager – he’s a champion mountain biker, an avid golfer, and shares his musical talents performing in a choir. But behind his infectious smile lies a remarkable story of resilience and courage. Learn more about Jacob's inspiring journey and how he's defying the odds, with the support of our caregivers at Primary Children's Hospital.
It’s been 100 days since we opened the second campus of Primary Children’s Hospital in Lehi, UT, the most important event for children of the Intermountain West in over a century. Here’s what our first 100 days has looked like by the numbers: 👨⚕️ 16,311 Clinic Visits 🧔 4,092 Patients 🩺 1,503 Surgical Cases 🚑 4.455 Emergency Department Visits We have had an outpouring of support from our community, with over 134 donations and 117 volunteers serving in 18 different departments. Just last month, volunteers provided 1,231 hours of service at the hospital. Therapy dogs have visited our patients 408 times. "As I look back on our first 100 days, what fills me with the greatest sense of pride is the culture that we have intentionally built from Day One," said Lisa Paletta, president, Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Miller Family Campus. "It’s a culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. It drives us to swim outside our lanes and go where needed, focusing on our patients and serving each other as caregivers. I am honored to be on the inaugural Primary Children's Miller Campus team with you! We have an amazing journey ahead as we expand and enhance the services we provide on our beautiful campus while placing the needs of the child first and always." Watch our caregivers at Primary Children's Hospital Miller Campus celebrate this milestone with D.J. Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh prince of Bluffdale.
We’re excited to share that Intermountain Health has been recognized as a Top Workplace for 2024 in Colorado, Montana, and Nevada, earning us the coveted Top Workplace gold badge! 🥳 Top Workplaces is the nation’s most credible employer recognition program. Considerations for this award are based solely on the feedback our caregivers offered through the Top Workplace experience survey administered in February 2024. Top Workplace selections for 2024 in Utah will be announced in the fall of 2024. Intermountain is: ✔️ Among the top 10 companies recognized by Lee Enterprises (Montana). ✔️ In the top 66 companies recognized by The Review-Journal and Business Press (Nevada). ✔️ Within the top 150 companies recognized by the Denver Post (Colorado). In addition to these local awards, both Intermountain and Select Health have received recognition from USA Today, for having cultures of excellence embedded in the company's purpose and values. “Happy caregivers equal positive experiences for our patients and members,” said Heather Brace, chief people officer. "These Top Workplace awards are a testament to the dedication and passion of our caregivers at all levels of the organization to improve our work culture. It’s hard work, innovation, and a commitment to continuously improving each day. We celebrate these achievements and at the same time look forward to continuing to improve the caregiver experience, so we truly are a top workplace for all.”
