Articles tagged with 'St. Mary's Medical Center' | Intermountain Health

In a new economic impact report, St. Mary’s Medical Center emerges as a cornerstone of health and a vital contributor to Mesa County’s economy.  The comprehensive study conducted by Colorado Mesa University’s economics Professor Nathan …

At 21 years old, Andy Smith has endured and accomplished more than many people his age. When Andy graduated from high school in the spring of 2020, he was voted most athletic, was a four-time letterman, served on the Leadership Team and was loved by …

When philanthropists Tony and Sally Prinster set their sights on strengthening the oncology department at St. Mary's Medical Center, they did something remarkable. In the summer of 2023, they established the Anthony F & Sally Prinster Oncology …

As part of our commitment to the communities we serve, Intermountain Health is addressing the most critical needs of our patients in the Peaks Region, with emphasis on those who are poor and vulnerable. When several of our care sites began noticing …

Each year on Veterans Day, we honor and remember the courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces.  Two of those people are Victor Sutphen III and his wife, Nichole Sutphen. …

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women other than skin cancer. The average risk of a woman developing breast cancer is 13% or a 1 in 8 chance. At 33, that chance became a reality for Grand Junction school teacher Jennifer Armendariz."I …

When life gets busy and people are focused on what’s happening in front of them, they can forget to schedule needed medical appointments. For women this includes sometimes skipping their annual mammogram.  October is Breast Cancer …

 As the pace of innovation in healthcare increases, leaders must prioritize ways to move from a “sick care” system to focus on keeping people well.  That was the message from Dave Dirks, the keynote speaker at Innovation, The Future …

St. Mary’s Medical Center, now part of Intermountain Health, recently welcomed a new team of security officers to the hospital to help maintain a safe and healing environment for patients, visitors, and staff. But this group of officers looks …

 St. Mary’s Medical Center Cancer Centers of Colorado radiation oncology program and St. Mary’s Breast Care Center at Pavilion Imaging have earned accreditations for delivering excellent quality care.  The American Society for …

Returning for the second year, the Grand Junction Rides & Vibes Mountain Bike and Music Festival comes to downtown Grand Junction on May 5-6. The action-packed event includes mountain bike racing, live music on two stages, beer gardens, various …

On International Women’s Day, four incredible young women realized their goal of helping their fellow students.  Palisade High School junior Ivana Ceballos, and seniors Emma Aubert, Charlie King, Mallory Cawood set out to provide free …

Dr. Sudy Jahangiri is the Medical Oncologist with expertise in gastrointestinal cancer at St. Mary’s Cancer Centers of Colorado, part of Intermountain Health. The American Cancer Society estimates more than 153,000 Americans will be …

St. Mary’s Medical Center is pleased to welcome Ashley Thurow, CPA, as its new Vice President of Finance. As a key leader on the hospital Senior Leadership Team, Ashley will lead our continued efforts towards reducing the overall cost of care and …

GRAND JUNCTION, CO – St. Mary’s Medical Center, part of Intermountain Health, is celebrating the opening of the most advanced laboratory in western Colorado. This state-of-the-art facility located inside St. Mary’s Hospital replaces the old lab …

It is the time of year when we all count our blessings and give thanks for all we have. Sometimes, those blessings appear in places and in people you’d least expect. That’s precisely what happened to Don Jenkins, a patient at St. Mary’s who had a …

It is the time of year when everyone takes a moment to recognize the blessings in their lives and all that they are grateful for. This year in particular, Laura Patricks and Brittany Driscoll say they have much to be thankful for. In …

The Grand Valley Catholic Outreach Day Center provides the amenities of home – a warm shower, laundry, telephone, mail, storage and access to local resources to those experiencing homelessness in the community.  Twelve years ago, St. …

Broomfield, CO, November 16, 2022 – SCL Health, now part of Intermountain Healthcare, is proud to announce that the following Colorado and Montana hospitals received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. Good Samaritan Medical …

St. Mary’s Medical Center is pleased to welcome Michele Arnold, MD, MBA as its new Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. As a key leader on the hospital Senior Leadership Team, Dr. Arnold will lead efforts to improve the patient and caregiver …

Grand Junction, Colo. — Please join us in celebrating the more than 50,000 lives saved through community members’ generous blood donations. For more than 70 years, St. Mary’s Medical Center (SMMC) has provided blood collection services to Grand …

If you’ve walked the halls at St. Mary’s Medical Center on a Friday during the past year, you have probably seen Wally, a 120-pound Great Pyrenees/Akbash mix whose sheer size makes heads turn everywhere he goes. Wally is four years old and is …

In the early 2000s, Laura Patricks underwent extensive dental surgery to reconstruct the bottom plate in her mouth. After months of pain, she ended up in the Emergency Department at St. Mary’s Medical Center, now part of Intermountain Healthcare, in …

Grand Junction, CO - A new Intensive Case Management (ICM) program will start serving Mesa County in September, thanks to a $300,000 financial gift from Intermountain Healthcare. In a state with the nation's highest rate of mental health illness for …

March is Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness month - a great reminder to take good care of ourselves and talk to your medical provider. Approximately 140,000 people will be diagnosed with CRC this year, and 56,000 people will die from this disease. …

At SCL Health, now Intermountain Healthcare, we are dedicated to engaging with our communities to better understand how we can provide healthcare and services to meet local needs.Please join us for an hour and a half virtual public meeting to learn …

St. Mary’s Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Magnet recognition as a demonstration of its commitment to nursing professionalism in a collaborative, inter-professional culture. The Magnet Recognition® Program, administered by the American …

One hot summer night in August of 2021 in Grand Junction, Teyen Shiao, MD, was awoken in the middle of the night with pressure in his chest. At only 48-years-old and with no risk factors, the Grand Valley general surgeon assumed he was experiencing …

Grand Junction, CO - St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to transition blood collection activities to Vitalant, the nation's largest independent, nonprofit blood service provider. Utilizing the expertise of a …