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                        <title>U.S. News &amp; World Report Names 26 Intermountain Health Hospitals Best for Maternity Care - More Hospitals Than Any Other Health System in the Country</title>
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                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/us-news--world-report-names-26-intermountain-health-hospitals-best-for-maternity-care/</guid><pp:caseid>731259</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/1920_maternity-care-203435.jpg?10000"><p><span>U.S. News & World Report has named 26 Intermountain Health hospitals to its 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for mom and baby outcomes, education, and patient satisfaction.</span></p><p><span>The 26 Intermountain hospitals earned a high performing designation in maternity care for uncomplicated pregnancies in areas such as cesarean sections in lower-risk pregnancies, vaginal births after cesarean-section (VBAC) rates, newborn severe complications rates, birthing friendly and education practices, and outcome disparities based on race/ethnicity, among other measures.</span></p><p><span>Intermountain Health has more hospitals named by U.S. News & World Report for 2026 than any other health system in the country.</span></p><p><span>Intermountain hospitals cited by U.S. News & World Report for 2026 include:</span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e11802eb5a05bbc5bad79713d0821af24"><span>Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital (Utah)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="eb603b4440e4507b03fb4eb3b01a2ead2"><span>Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital (Burley, Idaho)*</span></li><li data-list-item-id="eeb2e715dc7350c28043165c4543a449c"><span>Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital (Utah)*</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e4bfa355916ee2e4559705ad2957e6ad5"><span>Intermountain Health Delta Community Hospital (Utah)*</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ebd88211cf8c90a93c58ec3a3162eb3ee"><span>Intermountain Health Garfield Memorial Hospital (Panguitch, Utah)*</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ed4f77de579e9f6f4185e80b426b2258e"><span>Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital (Utah)*</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e8add259981321e8b0a7d55f7b8641e39"><span>Intermountain Health Holy Rosary Hospital (Miles City, Mont.)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ea3c3f3a911e8ba235dc287a775d103f3"><span>Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, Utah)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e8b738672c992062e2b04799077e9257a"><span>Intermountain Health Layton Hospital (Utah)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="eb882d49e3a62a7b9aa406a1fa3e8528d"><span>Intermountain Health LDS Hospital (Salt Lake City)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e0d61ccdaee9fc7738e0c43369faae515"><span>Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital (Utah)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="eae43cf96081cc0a7b67ce7658db65cf3"><span>Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital (Wheat Ridge, Colo.</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e9c54182b9372f47620075044a6e67b8e"><span>Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital (Ogden, Utah)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e053ee5d6a5a39561216d84a88960defe"><span>Intermountain Health Orem Community Hospital (Utah)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e8f6cf0a642228e1abf144f8b56ed457b"><span>Intermountain Health Park City Hospital (Utah)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e3fa8a03583b3343e0f0f937665ab5c78"><span>Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital (Brighton, Colo.)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e6829a5f0e2a1c64b279e618936d5cc6f"><span>Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital (Utah)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e89184607c0050b25f8d043b30e5c527e"><span>Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital (Denver)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e63c2db24070a6b2f88402213b801fa79"><span>Intermountain Health Sanpete Valley Hospital (Mt. Pleasant, Utah)*</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ed6ab85434019fa216cc71e7f3e40bb66"><span>Intermountain Health Sevier Valley Hospital (Richfield, Utah)*</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ecc0d34eb7f223afcbc08928ae62e395f"><span>Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital (Utah)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e56b30924e7a6ced14cc0540139306f45"><span>Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital (Utah)*</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e9ceecbfbf99abc4675caa789ac9af69a"><span>Intermountain Health St. James Hospital (Butte, Mont.)*</span></li><li data-list-item-id="eb90c65263e47fd7b293e5f4893c73674"><span>Intermountain Health St. Mary's Hospital (Grand Junction, Colo.)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e972ef08f7755346c125ccd660c23171b"><span>Intermountain Health St. Vincent Hospital (Billings, Mont.)</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e66cfcfc0256cb16f81c06185bb172c72"><span>Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital (Provo, Utah</span></li></ul><p><span>"This recognition is meaningful because it reflects what families experience at the bedside: safe, consistent, high quality, compassionate care," said Sean Esplin, MD, a maternal fetal medicine physician and senior medical director of women’s health at Intermountain Health.</span></p><p><span>"Our clinical program has worked across hospitals to align on proven evidence-based care practices to lower cesarean-section rates in low‑risk pregnancies, thoughtfully support VBAC deliveries, reduce newborn complications, elevate patient education, and advance equity so every mother and baby can expect excellent outcomes," he added.</span></p><p><span>U.S. News also recognizes Maternity Care Access Hospitals, which provide maternity services to communities that might otherwise have inadequate access to maternity care, sometimes referred to as "maternity care deserts." The report identified 147 critical access hospitals in total, with nine Intermountain hospitals making the list (noted "*" above).</span></p><p><span>Intermountain&nbsp; Health is determined to provide the highest quality care to pregnant and postpartum patients and their babies, by improving outcomes and access to care within its six-state region. For example, Intermountain recently announced an innovative care </span><a href="https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-develops-innovative-model-to-proactively-care-for-pregnant-and-postpartum-women-with-hypertension-conditions/"><span>program for pregnant and postpartum women with hypertension</span></a><span>, and published a study identifying </span><a href="https://news.intermountainhealth.org/any-form-of-hypertension-during-pregnancy-significantly-increases-postpartum-cardiovascular-risk-including-death-intermountain-study-finds/"><span>hypertension risks during pregnancy</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>Receiving this designation is evidence of the unwavering dedication of our nurses, physicians, midwives, and teams who show up for mothers and babies every day to deliver high‑quality care—and a reminder to keep improving together, for every family we serve,” added Dr. Esplin.</span></p><p><span>For more information regarding Intermountain Health pregnancy and maternity services, please visit </span><a href="https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/womens-health/pregnancy"><span>https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/womens-health/pregnancy</span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>Click here for more information about the </span><a href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/hospital-ratings/maternity"><span>U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care</span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>###</span></p><hr class="msocomoff" align="left"><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Awards,maternity,American Fork Hospital,Cassia Regional Hospital,Cedar City Hospital,Delta Community Hospital,Garfield Memorial Hospital,Heber Valley Hospital,Holy Rosary Hospital,Intermountain Medical Center,Layton Hospital,LDS Hospital,Logan Regional Hospital,McKay-Dee Hospital,Orem Community Hospital,Park City Hospital,Platte Valley Hospital,Riverton Hospital,Saint Joseph Hospital,sanpete valley hospital,Sevier Valley Hospital,Spanish Fork Hospital,St. George Regional Hospital,St. James Hospital,St. Mary&#039;s Hospital,St. Vincent Regional Hospital,Utah Valley Hospital]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:16:40 -0700</pubDate>
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                        <title>16 hospitales de Intermountain reconocidos por un grupo nacional por brindar atención de alta calidad al paciente</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/16-hospitales-de-intermountain-reconocidos-por-un-grupo-nacional-por-brindar-atencion-de-alta-calidad-al-paciente/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/16-hospitales-de-intermountain-reconocidos-por-un-grupo-nacional-por-brindar-atencion-de-alta-calidad-al-paciente/</guid><pp:caseid>724160</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/b2128939-708f-47fc-b133-effedde24abc/1920_intermountainhealthhospitals1.jpg?10000"><p><span>Dieciséis hospitales de Intermountain Health han recibido premios de liderazgo en calidad 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, de Vizient por demostrar excelencia en la atención clínica y al paciente de alta calidad.</span></p><p><span>Tres hospitales, Intermountain Health Fillmore Community, Intermountain Park City e Intermountain St. George Regional, obtuvieron el primer puesto a nivel nacional dentro de su categoría.</span></p><p><span>Vizient, una destacada empresa de mejoras en el desempeño en la atención médica, clasificó a los hospitales de Intermountain como los de mejor desempeño en la atención médica en su Estudio anual de calidad y responsabilidad, en el que se analiza la información de 1220&nbsp;hospitales de todo el país. En el estudio, se midió la calidad de la atención al paciente en función de seis factores: seguridad del paciente, mortalidad, eficacia, eficiencia, enfoque en el paciente y variación en la atención.</span></p><p><span>“Estos premios confirman que las prioridades con las que se compromete Intermountain (seguridad, alta fiabilidad, calidad y el enfoque centrado en el paciente) no solo son aspiraciones, sino también realidades que se dan en todo nuestro sistema”, expresó Cara Camiolo, MD, directora de calidad y seguridad de Intermountain Health. “Este reconocimiento es el resultado directo de la dedicación y el trabajo duro de nuestros empleados de primera línea y gerentes que brindan atención de alta calidad”.</span></p><p><span>Los hospitales de Intermountain Health obtuvieron una clasificación en las siguientes categorías:</span></p><p><span><strong>Centro médico académico integral</strong></span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="ef32e10df87a69ac1a17c591c7a9f7849"><span>Intermountain Medical Center: &nbsp;puesto&nbsp;4</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Hospital de acceso crítico&nbsp;</strong></span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="ee18d8fa556815f921ea9947c2e195eb6"><span>Intermountain Health Fillmore Community Hospital: puesto&nbsp;1</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ee240b1e6471ac2b5a8db2412f4359b3e"><span>Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital: puesto&nbsp;6</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e35ad59878c02fa127d579f1d0ffc0e87"><span>Intermountain Health Heber Community Hospital: puesto&nbsp;11</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Centro médico de atención compleja</strong></span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e4d130c9ff48ff9b007a234549b5cbd68"><span>Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital: puesto&nbsp;13</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Hospital comunitario</strong></span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e1047ebd0b8c0c9b97f351b6dab4875c9"><span>Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital: puesto&nbsp;2</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e5ead349988c76fb69be4b313d2d2a45e"><span>Intermountain Health LDS Hospital: puesto&nbsp;6</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Centro médico grande de atención compleja y especializada</strong></span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e657ae645be76ae27e13afaaa4e6fe607"><span>Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital: puesto&nbsp;1</span></li><li data-list-item-id="eb9caf0eed7f0b25257ff00cd13c2798f"><span>Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital: puesto&nbsp;4</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e8c2f0127ddfe83c0f2d5dd8e73e2fa40"><span>Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital: puesto&nbsp;13</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Hospital comunitario pequeño</strong></span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="eaaf7af9ce7ee996d29ec9868cda92eac"><span>Intermountain Health Park City Hospital: puesto&nbsp;1</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e5fba8adadb5e26da35c8046bfd89c36b"><span>Intermountain Health Layton Hospital: puesto&nbsp;2</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e71b9f4650f22b0c5cf301fd9ffd207f7"><span>Intermountain Health Sevier Valley Hospital: puesto&nbsp;4</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e040b309f37093c6dfe3e040aef4108ef"><span>Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital: puesto&nbsp;9</span></li><li data-list-item-id="eb9b712e8320b33ca10a66bfc5b0edc18"><span>Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital: puesto&nbsp;16</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e3ed013eae2e77f80798cf718d8c47650"><span>Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital: puesto&nbsp;18</span></li></ul><p><span>En el estudio, se consideran las mediciones de la base de datos clínicos de Vizient y se incluye la información de desempeño de la encuesta de Evaluación del consumidor de hospital sobre los profesionales y los sistemas de atención médica y la Red de seguridad de atención médica nacional de CDC.</span></p><p><span>Con el estudio de calidad y responsabilidad de Vizient, los hospitales y los sistemas de salud participantes pueden comprender su desempeño frente a sus pares e identificar estructuras y procesos relacionados con el alto rendimiento en la calidad y la seguridad en un amplio espectro de actividad de atención al paciente. El periodo de reconocimiento incluye el trabajo realizado entre el 1&nbsp;de julio de&nbsp;2024 y el 30&nbsp;de junio de&nbsp;2025.</span></p><p><span>Para ver la lista completa de hospitales de este año, </span><a href="https://www.vizientinc.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/vizient-announces-2025-top-performers-in-clinical-quality-and-sustainability-excellence"><span>haga clic aquí</span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>###</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Spanish News Releases,Intermountain Medical Center,Fillmore Community Hospital,Cassia Regional Hospital,Heber Valley Hospital,Saint Joseph Hospital,American Fork Hospital,LDS Hospital,St. George Regional Hospital,McKay-Dee Hospital,Utah Valley Hospital,Park City Hospital,Layton Hospital,Sevier Valley Hospital,Spanish Fork Hospital,Cedar City Hospital]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                        <title>Un hombre de Utah que sufrió un grave ataque al corazón al final del triatlón Spudman regresa a Idaho para agradecer al equipo de Intermountain Health que le salvó la vida</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/un-hombre-de-utah-que-sufrio-un-grave-ataque-al-corazon-al-final-del-triatlon-spudman-regresa-a-idaho-para-agradecer-al-equipo-de-intermountain-health-que-le-salvo-la-vida/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/un-hombre-de-utah-que-sufrio-un-grave-ataque-al-corazon-al-final-del-triatlon-spudman-regresa-a-idaho-para-agradecer-al-equipo-de-intermountain-health-que-le-salvo-la-vida/</guid><pp:caseid>675939</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Un hombre de 47 años de Utah que sufrió un grave ataque al corazón mientras cruzaba la línea de meta en el triatlón Spudman de este año regresó el viernes a Burley, Idaho, para agradecer al equipo de Intermountain Health y a todos los que contribuyeron a salvarle la vida.</span></p><p><span>El equipo de Classic Air Medical de Intermountain Health trasladó a Scott Smith y a su esposa, Janna, desde Utah hasta el Cassia Regional Hospital de Intermountain en Burley, Idaho, para reunirse con los cuidadores y socorristas que actuaron rápidamente para salvarle la vida.</span></p><p><span>“Siempre estamos preparados y transportamos pacientes de comunidades rurales y urbanas de todo el país y a nivel internacional. Pero no es muy frecuente ver el resultado de todo nuestro trabajo”, comentó Brett Cross, jefe clínico para Utah e Idaho de Classic Air Medical de Intermountain. “Nos alegra que nuestro equipo especializado y capacitado haya ayudado a Scott para que pudiera volver con su familia y a correr”.</span></p><p><span>Smith, que es originario de Burley, Idaho, regresó a su ciudad natal el 27&nbsp;de julio de 2024 para apoyar el triatlón Spudman, un evento anual que le encantaba y en el que por fin había podido participar desde su mudanza.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Smith, que ahora vive en Lehi, Utah, se había entrenado mucho para el triatlón e incluso había nadado en el río Snake con el fin de aclimatarse a unas condiciones diferentes de la piscina del centro recreativo local.</span></p><p><span>Cuando Smith y su esposa llegaron el día de la carrera, Janna recuerda que vio el puesto médico y el helicóptero de Classic Air Medical de Intermountain y le comentó a su marido: “¿Es realmente necesario un helicóptero para un evento como este?”.</span></p><p><span>Ese comentario a la pasada resultó ser un escalofriante presagio de los acontecimientos del día.</span></p><p><span>Smith, que estaba emocionado y concentrado en su ritmo, se propuso no empezar demasiado fuerte ni demasiado rápido.</span></p><p><span>Se sentía confiado, especialmente durante la parte en bicicleta, y terminó el tramo de carrera corriendo cinco minutos más rápido que el año anterior. Sin embargo, poco después de cruzar la línea de meta, se dio cuenta de que no podía recuperar el aliento y no se sentía bien.</span></p><p><span>Empezó a dolerle el lado derecho del cuello, sintió náuseas y vomitó. Sintió una opresión en el pecho y, a pesar de que trató de esperar que se pase, siguió sintiéndose mal.</span></p><p><span>Entonces, Smith se dirigió al puesto médico de Intermountain y preguntó a los cuidadores: “¿Puedo sentarme un momento?”.</span></p><p><span>El equipo médico del Cassia Regional Hospital de Intermountain, proveedor médico oficial del evento anual, empezó a observarlo de inmediato.</span></p><p><span>Uno de los cuidadores sugirió hacerle un examen más exhaustivo y lo conectó a unos monitores.</span></p><p><span>Smith cuenta que veía cómo el equipo se movía con rapidez pero con calma y, poco después, le informaron: “Está sufriendo un ataque al corazón”.</span></p><p><span>Después, se comprobó que Smith había sufrido un tipo de ataque al corazón que suele ser mortal debido a una obstrucción en la arteria descendente anterior izquierda.</span></p><p><span>Este tipo de ataque al corazón se caracteriza por su elevada tasa de mortalidad, y, según las estadísticas, puede ser mortal hasta en un 30&nbsp;% a 40&nbsp;% de los casos si no se trata a tiempo. Solo el 12&nbsp;% de las personas que sufre este tipo de ataque al corazón sobrevive cuando se produce fuera de un hospital.</span></p><p><span>“Nunca sabes qué tipo de problemas llegarán a un puesto médico en un evento como el Spudman, pero suelen ser dolor de músculos, raspadura de rodillas, agotamiento por calor y torcedura de tobillos”, dijo Brandon Pope, asociado médico certificado del Cassia Regional Hospital de Intermountain. “Nos alegra mucho haber estado en el lugar y el momento adecuados, y preparados para reconocer las señales del ataque al corazón de Scott”.</span></p><p><span>El equipo médico de Intermountain preparó rápidamente el helicóptero de Classic Air para el traslado.</span></p><p><span>De camino al centro médico St. Luke’s Magic Valley en Twin Falls, el equipo médico confirmó a Smith que había sufrido un ataque al corazón “grave”.</span></p><p><span>Una vez que estaban en el aire, Smith dijo que dejó de sentir calor y empezó a sentir frío y sudor.</span></p><p><span>“Sabía lo que significaba, que todo se terminaba”, afirmó Smith. “Creí que me iba y comencé a pensar en todas las interacciones recientes con mi familia”.</span></p><p><span>Al ver su decaimiento, el equipo médico le administró medicamentos clave (nitroglicerina y atropina) y se preparó para realizarle la reanimación cardiopulmonar.</span></p><p><span>Sin embargo, Smith volvió a sentir calor y se estabilizó.</span></p><p><span>“Lo que sucedió es un milagro”, comentó Smith. “Cuando aterrizamos, había gente por todas partes realizando procedimientos muy premeditados, calculados y rápidos, pero yo sabía que estaba bien porque siempre había alguien mirándome a los ojos, lo que me producía una sensación de mucha tranquilidad”.</span></p><p><span>Los médicos informaron a Smith que habían descubierto que tenía una obstrucción del 100&nbsp;% y le insertaron un stent para abrir la arteria.</span></p><p><span>Tras solo dos días en el hospital, pudo volver a su casa en Lehi para estar con su esposa y sus seis hijos.</span></p><p><span>Contra todo pronóstico, Smith ya había vencido a la leucemia cuando tenía 25&nbsp;años y dijo que ahora siente que le regalaron un tiempo extra y que está viviendo la vida al máximo y con más consciencia de su salud cardiaca.</span></p><p><span>“Si miro atrás, la atención que recibí fue de personas que no solo hacían un trabajo, sino que salvaban una vida”, comentó Smith. “Es algo que no puedo recompensarles”.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>###</span></p><p>NOTA PARA LOS MEDIOS: Imágenes y videos disponibles a pedido.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Spanish News Releases,Cassia Regional Hospital,Classic Air Medical,Spudman]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:14:07 -0600</pubDate>
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                        <title>Utah Man Who Suffered Major Heart Attack at End of Spudman Triathlon Returns to Idaho to Thank Quick Responding Intermountain Health Team Who Saved His Life</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/utah-man-who-suffered-major-heart-attack-at-end-of-spudman-triathlon-returns-to-idaho-to-thank-quick-responding-intermountain-health-team-who-saved-his-life/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/utah-man-who-suffered-major-heart-attack-at-end-of-spudman-triathlon-returns-to-idaho-to-thank-quick-responding-intermountain-health-team-who-saved-his-life/</guid><pp:caseid>674854</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/3e21a5ed-9510-40c8-a47d-c07473bb80d5/1920_spudmanfinishline.jpg?10000"><p><span>A 47-year-old Utah man who suffered a major heart attack while crossing the finish line at this year’s Spudman triathlon returned to Burley, Idaho, on Friday, to thank the Intermountain Health team and all those who helped saved his life.</span></p><p><span>Intermountain Health’s Classic Air Medical team flew Scott Smith, and his wife, Janna, from Utah to Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley, Idaho, for the reunion with the caregivers and first responders who acted quickly to save his life.</span></p><p><span>“We are always ready, transporting patients from rural and urban communities across the country and internationally. But It’s not very often you get to see the result of all our work,” said Brett Cross, clinical manager for Utah and Idaho for Intermountain Classic Air Medical. “We are glad our specialized trained team could be there for Scott so he could return to his family and see another day to race again.”</span></p><p><span>Smith, who is originally from Burley, Idaho, returned to his hometown on July 27, 2024, to support the Spudman Triathlon, an annual event he loved and had finally been able to participate in since moving away.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Smith, who now lives in Lehi, Utah, had trained extensively for the triathlon, even swimming in the Snake River to acclimate himself to conditions different from those at his local recreation center pool.</span></p><p><span>As Smith and his wife arrived on race day, Janna remembers noticing the medical tent and Intermountain Classic Air Medical helicopter and remarking to her husband: “Do they really need a helicopter for an event like this?”</span></p><p><span>Her offhand comment proved to be an eerie foreshadowing of the day's events.</span></p><p><span>Smith, excited and focused on pacing, aimed not to start too hard or too quickly.</span></p><p><span>He felt confident, especially during the bike portion, and finished the run five minutes faster than the previous year. However, soon after crossing the finish line, he realized he couldn’t catch his breath or find comfort.</span></p><p><span>The right side of his neck began to hurt, and he felt nauseous, eventually vomiting. His chest tightened, and despite trying to walk it off, he remained uncomfortable.</span></p><p><span>Smith then headed to the Intermountain medical tent, asking caregivers: “Do you mind if I sit down for a minute?”</span></p><p><span>The medical team from Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital, the official medical provider of the annual event, immediately began monitoring him.</span></p><p><span>One of the caregivers suggested checking him out further and hooked him up to monitors.</span></p><p><span>Smith says he could see the team moving swiftly but calmly, and shortly after, they informed Smith, “You’re having a heart attack!”</span></p><p><span>It was later determined that Smith had suffered a "widow-maker" heart attack, a usually fatal type of heart attack caused by a blockage in the left anterior descending artery.</span></p><p><span>This type of heart attack is known for its high mortality rate, with statistics indicating that it can be fatal in up to 30-40% of cases, if not treated promptly. Only 12% of people who experience this type of heart attack survive when it occurs outside a hospital.</span></p><p><span>“You never know what kind of patients you will receive at the medical tent for an event like the Spudman, but it’s usually sore muscles, scraped knees, heat exhaustion, and twisted ankles,” said Brandon Pope, PA-C, physician assistant for Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital. “We are so glad we were in the right place and time and prepared to recognize the signs of Scott’s heart attack.”</span></p><p><span>The Intermountain medical team promptly prepared the Classic Air Helicopter for transport.</span></p><p><span>En route to the St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, the medical team confirmed to Smith that he had experienced a “major” heart attack.</span></p><p><span>Once in the air, Smith says all the warmth drained out of him and he began to feel cold and clammy.</span></p><p><span>“I thought, I know what this means, this could be it,” said Smith. “I thought I was done and began to think of all the recent interactions with my family.”</span></p><p><span>Seeing his decline, the medical crew administered key medications – nitroglycerin and atropine – and got ready to administer CPR.</span></p><p><span>But then Smith started to feel warm again and he stabilized.</span></p><p><span>“Whatever happened is a miracle,” said Smith. “When we landed there were people everywhere performing very scripted, calculated, and fast procedures, but I knew I was OK, because there was always someone looking at me in the eyes, giving me a very calming feeling.”</span></p><p><span>Doctors told Smith they discovered he had 100% blockage and inserted a stent to open his artery.</span></p><p><span>After just two days in the hospital, he was able to go home to Lehi to be with his wife and six kids.</span></p><p><span>For Smith who had already defied the odds by beating Leukemia when he was 25 years old, he says he now feels like he’s on borrowed time, living life to the fullest and being more conscience about his cardiac health.</span></p><p><span>“Looking back, the care I received was from people not just doing a job, but saving a life,” said Smith. “I can’t repay them.”</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>###</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Spudman,Classic Air Medical,Cassia Regional Hospital]]></category>
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