We’re continually exploring new ways to support clinicians and improve care for the communities we serve. A new study from our researchers highlights how advanced AI technology is helping transform treatment for two of the world’s most common chronic pulmonary conditions. This work reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation that enhances clinical decision‑making and strengthens the care experience for patients and caregivers alike. Read more about this important research and what it could mean for the future of pulmonary care.
Maezie’s journey shows what’s possible when expert trauma care and heartfelt support come together. After a life‑changing accident, she received comprehensive care at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings — home to eastern Montana’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Surgery program. Her remarkable recovery is one of many reasons Call for Kids helps strengthen life-saving services for children. Read more about Maezie's story below.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Pride Month!
At Intermountain Health, we believe meaningful care extends beyond clinical treatment. It includes recognizing the moments that matter most to patients and finding ways to support them during life’s milestones. When Rylee, Spanish Fork High School senior, needed surgery and couldn’t attend her graduation ceremony, caregivers at Intermountain Spanish Fork Hospital came together to create a special celebration right inside the hospital. Caregivers from multiple departments collaborated to ensure Rylee could experience a moment she had been looking forward to — complete with a cap, gown, and the support of those around her. This experience reflects the compassion and teamwork our caregivers bring to patients and families every day.
For generations, many women have been taught to tolerate discomfort and push through symptoms, especially when it comes to hormonal changes. Hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, brain fog, and joint pain are often brushed aside as “just part of being a woman and getting older.” Too often, menopause is minimized, misunderstood, or not taken seriously in healthcare settings. At Intermountain Health, we’re working to change that. We believe women deserve better, and that belief shows up in how we design care, how we train and support caregivers, and how we create space for real conversations about women’s health — conversations that listen first, rely on evidence, and treat women as whole people, not just a list of symptoms.
Our new feature, “Leading with heart: Get to know our nursing leaders” spotlights Intermountain Health nursing leaders across the enterprise who lead with heart and drive innovation and excellence. This month, meet Melodie Toll, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, VP of Nursing Strategic Operations, and Alison Marien MSN, RN, CNML, director of Nursing Strategic Operations, whose leadership inspires positive change and elevates nursing caregivers across our system. The Nursing Strategic Operations (NSO) team guides the alignment and consistency of nursing processes in all regions with a focus on the strategic and operational aspects of nursing.
Mental health care in the Salt Lake Valley is getting a major boost thanks to an investment by Intermountain Health in a new state-of-the-art Behavior Health Center in Sandy that will significantly increase access to mental health care and specialized services for patients throughout Salt Lake County. The new 56-bed Behavioral Health Center at Intermountain Alta View Hospital, 9660 South 1300 East in Sandy, opens for patient care in June and doubles the number of patient beds for behavioral health care offered by Intermountain.
At Intermountain Health, we’re committed to supporting caregivers who want to grow their skills and advance their careers. Through our PEAK (Path to Education, Advancement and Knowledge) program, caregivers can access prepaid tuition assistance and development resources that help make those goals possible. Nevada caregiver Ondrea Humphrey is one of many who have used PEAK to take the next step in their healthcare journey. After beginning her career as a Patient Service Representative, she completed her Medical Assistant program in 2025 and recently earned her national certification. Her dedication to learning, caring for patients, and balancing life at home reflects the spirit of our caregiver community.
What started as a classroom idea became an act of compassion for NICU families. Through Books for Babies, local high school students partnered with Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado to bring early literacy, comfort, and connection to our smallest patients and their loved ones. Read how this project is turning pages into possibilities.
When caregivers bring forward ideas that improve the way we support one another, everyone benefits. A new orientation model developed by nurses at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana is helping new nurses build skills at a sustainable pace — and it’s gaining national attention. Learn more about this meaningful work.
