This week, we celebrate Health Information Professionals Week and honor the incredible caregivers who manage and protect our health information. Thank you for your dedication to ensuring the accuracy, accessibility, and security of our health records! #HealthInformationProfessionalsWeek
It is not common for Cupid to visit patients at the Holy Rosary Hospital on Valentine’s Day, but surprise guests have become expected since Robert Tallent has been receiving care as a patient. Three years ago, Robert was diagnosed with colon cancer. He underwent surgery and chemo, then began immunotherapy at Holy Rosary in Miles City, MT, an innovative treatment that uses the patient's immune system to fight the cancer. "At the infusion center, I saw others who were having a difficult time, and I wanted to do something for them," he said. Robert has surprised caregivers and patients on special days, dressing up in fun costumes for Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Now receiving his regular infusions at Holy Rosary, he has began building relationships with his care team and fellow patients. "They are the best," he shared of his caregivers." They make you feel comfortable like you are at home." His experience inspired him to give back and share his positivity for those like him who are facing a difficult diagnosis and treatment. "(My cancer) is what it is," he shared. "It is not something I want to worry about. I try to do those things I hadn't been doing before and live a normal life as much as possible."
On March 27th, St. George Regional Hospital President Natalie Ashby was recognized by the St George Area Chamber of Commerce as a recipient of the Element Awards. President Ashby was one of three women who were honored for their commitment and dedication to elevating the community through impactful business practices. President Ashby's leadership and influence have been felt throughout Washington County, where she has demonstrated significant involvement and influence throughout her time as President of St. George Regional Hospital and the Southwest Market, and over her entire tenure at Intermountain Health. Her professional and personal endeavors have had a profound social and economic impact on the region, earning her the respect and admiration of her peers. But what truly sets President Ashby apart is her ability to excel in her element. She has a unique way of improving the lives of others through her actions, and her leadership has inspired countless individuals to succeed by encouraging them to be their best selves in the role they currently serve. In her own words, “Bloom where you’re planted.” Presenting the award to Natalie was former president Terri Kane, who provided remarks highlighting President Ashby's career and impact. President Ashby's selection as a recipient of the St. George Chamber of Commerce Element Award is a testament to her unwavering commitment to her community and her dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of those around her.
It's not too late to join us for our upcoming Salt Lake Valley CNA & RN hiring event! Come learn more about our health system, our Salt Lake Valley facilities, our CNA and RN career opportunities, and more. 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. MT 📍 Location: Primary Children's Hospital Eccles Outpatient Building (1st Floor), 81 N. Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113 Visit https://forms.office.com/r/22b88WThJV to RSVP for this in-person event today - we hope to see you there! #joinourteam #hiring #nursingjobs
At Intermountain Health, one of our values is We serve with empathy, which means we care for each caregiver, patient, and member with compassion and respect. Our leaders and caregivers embody this value in their work, each and every day. Click into the article to read inspiring stories from fellow Intermountain leaders and caregivers and learn how empathy makes a difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
We're thrilled to be named as one of Becker's Healthcare's 150 top places to work in healthcare in 2024! 🎉 This list highlights hospitals, health systems, and healthcare companies that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing, and fulfillment of their employees. Here at Intermountain, we're proud to offer: 👪 A robust benefits package, including insurance, paid time off, family benefits, wellness programs, employee discounts, and more 👨🎓 Tuition coverage of up to $5,250 each year at participating academic institutions through our PEAK program, as well as over 200 learning options, ranging from undergraduate studies to professional certificates 🏋️ A wellness program, Be Well, that offers free resources like at-home workouts, personal and team fitness challenges, and wellness workshops 🧑🏾🤝🧑🏾 A culture that celebrates diversity, including a language and cultural services team, an annual cultural competency symposium, annual diversity week celebrations, a variety of caregiver resource groups, and more Becker's Healthcare developed this list based on nominations and editorial research.
Dominique started using drugs at 13 years old. In her 20s, she escalated to selling drugs to maintain her habit. When she was incarcerated, she had 10 warrants out for her arrest. But in the Sanpete County Jail in rural central Utah, Dominique’s life turned around thanks to the work of Cheryl Swapp and our Intermountain Health Community Health team.
Rob Hitchcock, president and CEO of Select Health, was named an honoree for CEO of the Year by Utah Business magazine, recognizing his leadership in the healthcare industry. Hitchcock was appointed interim CEO at Select Health in November 2022, subsequently filling the position permanently in February 2023. He has more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience spanning both publicly traded and nonprofit health plans and providers. His career has taken him across the nation, but with local ties to Utah he was thrilled to return and finish his career at Select Health. Since joining Select Health, Hitchcock was instrumental in guiding the organization through the Medicaid unwinding and re-enrollment period following the conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency. His leadership was pivotal in coordinating efforts with Select Health’s leaders to tackle a statewide effort, resulting in the successful enrollment of over 33,000 Utah residents—no longer eligible for Medicaid—onto Individual health plans. “I am honored to receive this award alongside such exceptional leaders,” said Rob Hitchcock, president and CEO at Select Health. “This award highlights the significance of teamwork and dedication within our organization. At Select Health, success is a collective effort, and this recognition reinforces our commitment to teamwork and excellence."
As Intermountain Health caregivers help patients live their healthiest lives possible, that also means providing patients with comfortable and compassionate end-of-life care and helping their families navigate grief and the accompanying emotions. One way hospice care sites across Intermountain serve with empathy and help loved ones grieve is by hosting memorial services to honor and remember those who’ve passed. “These memorials help families join others in reflecting on their grief, memories, and moments of joy with their loved ones,” said Rachelle Hughes, volunteer coordinator at St. George and Cedar City Hospice. “They also get to reconnect with the caregivers they built a relationship with during the patient's time in hospice. It’s a moment of catharsis, connection, camaraderie, and remembrance.” The memorials are a beautiful way for patients to reflect and remember, including Mary Staub, who attended a dove release service. “I knew that it would be a peaceful event and something I needed since my mother's passing in August 2023,” Mary said. “But I had no idea the impact that event would have on my heart. The music and the speakers’ words touched me deeply. I wasn't prepared for the love given to me by members of the hospice team who cared for my mother. They were there to comfort and hug me and tell me how much they loved my mother and loved caring for her. That meant the world to me. I was grateful to receive comfort and peace during a very difficult time.”
While Bree was pulling into the employee parking lot of Intermountain Health's Fillmore Clinic in central Utah, she noticed a distressed individual on the phone next to a potential patient in the front seat of a car screaming in pain and instantly know to help. She learned they were new in town and didn't know how to receive care. She safely escorted the individuals inside the facility and called to see if Wayne Brown, MD, would come from the emergency department to see if the individuals could avoid needing an ER visit. They thanked her and realized everything was going to be okay. “The patient was very upset and scared,” Dr. Brown said. “They had just experienced a medical event and needed treatment. Bree stayed with the patient and joked with them and distracted them and held their hand so that treatment could be administered appropriately. This helped comfort the patient.” “I think Bree showed a perfect example of our values by going right to this family to find out what they needed and then getting them into the right place to get appropriate care in the right setting,” Dr. Brown said. “She then stayed with them. The other MAs took over some of her other work while she was in with this patient. The patient and patient's family member were smiling and joking as they left. They clearly had a good experience here, and hopefully, I think it may even overshadow the trauma from the earlier experience.”
