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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>
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                        <title>El Hospital de Intermountain en Heber Valley celebra 25 años de crecimiento y marca acontecimientos importantes</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/el-hospital-de-intermountain-en-heber-valley-celebra-25-anos-de-crecimiento-y-marca-acontecimientos-importantes/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/el-hospital-de-intermountain-en-heber-valley-celebra-25-anos-de-crecimiento-y-marca-acontecimientos-importantes/</guid><pp:caseid>676176</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/07a3307f-70b2-45ab-8977-96e864d69b6b/1920_hebervalleyhospitaldaytimephoto2.jpg?10000"><p>El Hospital de Intermountain en Heber Valley celebra 25 años de atención a pacientes y servicio a la comunidad.&nbsp;<br><br>El hospital, que abrió sus puertas en octubre de 1999, organizó una celebración para los empleados el jueves por la tarde para marcar este acontecimiento importante y celebrar los servicios vitales que ofrecen para que la comunidad y los habitantes vivan la vida más saludable posible.&nbsp;<br><br>Los empleados del Hospital de Intermountain en Heber Valley disfrutaron la música de la banda de la escuela secundaria Wasatch High School, comieron cupcakes y recibieron suéteres y calcomanías conmemorativas diseñadas por Jorrien Petersen, diseñador local de Fell Designs en Heber.&nbsp;<br><br>“Durante 25 años, el Hospital de Intermountain en Heber Valley se ha expandido en función del crecimiento poblacional de los condados de Heber Valley y Wasatch. Lo que comenzó siendo un pequeño hospital de 43,000 pies cuadrados se ha convertido en un hospital condecorado de 68,000 pies cuadrados y de acceso crítico con instalaciones médicas y clínicas, lo que incluye 21 especialidades médicas y 69 profesionales médicos locales”, indicó Si Hutt, presidente del Hospital de Intermountain en Heber Valley.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Estadísticas del Hospital de Intermountain en Heber Valley para el 2023:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;7653 consultas en la sala de emergencias&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;1190 cirugías realizadas&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• 230 nacimientos&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;78,186 consultas ambulatorias&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;1988 pacientes que recibieron atención de caridad por un total de $ 1.5 millones&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• 202 empleados&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• 19 camas con licencia&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Algunos de los acontecimientos importantes del hospital durante los últimos 25 años incluyen los siguientes:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>2002: Durante los Juegos Olímpicos de Inverno en Salt Lake City, el Hospital de Heber Valley fue elegido como uno de los cinco hospitales de Intermountain en brindar atención para los atletas y visitantes que se encontraban en la zona.&nbsp;<br><br>2011: Se amplió el centro de imagenología femenina para incluir mamografías digitales y exámenes de densidad ósea DexaScan.&nbsp;<br><br>2012: Se organizó el primer evento de Noche para mujeres.&nbsp;<br><br>2013: Se recaudó $ 1 millón para construir un centro de diálisis en la región de Wasatch Back.&nbsp;<br><br>2014: Se inauguró el Centro de Diálisis de Heber Valley. Se añadieron servicios de terapia física.&nbsp;<br><br>2015: El hospital recibió la designación de trauma nivel IV.&nbsp;<br><br>2020: <strong>Finalizó el proceso de expansión y actualización de las instalaciones del hospital por $ 43 millones, que incluyó lo siguiente:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Nueva sala de emergencias con nueve camas y dos cuartos de trauma de última generación.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Nueva sala de cirugías ambulatorias con nueve camas y quirófanos nuevos.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Aumento del 16 % en la capacidad de camas para internación.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Cuarto de presión negativa para pacientes con enfermedades contagiosas de transmisión aérea.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Nuevo centro de infusión con servicios de quimioterapia y teleoncología para los pacientes oncológicos.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Habitaciones de parto actualizadas, nueva sala de recién nacidos y habitaciones de parto centradas en la familia añadidas.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Aumento significativo del tamaño de la Clínica de Heber Valley.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Nueva máquina de tomografías computarizadas para realizar estudios más rápidos y más seguros con imágenes de mayor resolución.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Construcción e inauguración del nuevo InstaCare.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Máquina de resonancias magnéticas añadida permanentemente.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Nueva suite de endoscopias para realizar colonoscopias y otros procedimientos.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Cocina y comedor nuevos.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Nueva farmacia para pacientes internados.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Nueva zona de flebotomía.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Implementación de medidas de ahorro energético, como la instalación de iluminación LED.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Instalación de un sistema de irrigación y paisajismo con uso eficiente del agua.&nbsp;</p><p>2023: Se rediseñó y renovó el laboratorio del hospital.&nbsp;<br><br>2024: Se triplicó el tamaño de la Clínica Especializada de Intermountain.&nbsp;<br><br>###&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Spanish News Releases,Heber Valley Hospital]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:19:06 -0600</pubDate>
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                        <title>Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital Celebrates 25 Years of Growth and Marks Milestone Events</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-heber-valley-hospital-celebrates-25th-years-of-growth-and-marks-milestone-events/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-heber-valley-hospital-celebrates-25th-years-of-growth-and-marks-milestone-events/</guid><pp:caseid>676042</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/07a3307f-70b2-45ab-8977-96e864d69b6b/1920_hebervalleyhospitaldaytimephoto2.jpg?10000"><p>Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital is celebrating 25 years of patient care and service to the community.&nbsp;<br><br>The hospital, which opened in October 1999, held a celebration on Thursday afternoon for caregivers to mark the milestone and celebrate the vital services that help the community and residents live the healthiest lives possible.&nbsp;<br><br>Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital caregivers enjoyed music performed by the Wasatch High School Marching Band, had cupcakes and received commemorative sweatshirts and stickers designed by a local Heber designer, Jorrien Petersen, of Fell Designs.&nbsp;<br><br>“Over 25 years, Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital has expanded to match the growing population of the Heber Valley and Wasatch County. What started as a small 43,000 square foot hospital has become an award-winning 68,000 square foot critical-access hospital with a medical campus and clinics that include 21 medical specialties and 69 local medical providers,” said Si Hutt, president of Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>2023 statistics about Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>7,653 emergency room visits&nbsp;<br>1,190 surgeries performed&nbsp;<br>230 babies delivered&nbsp;<br>78,186 outpatient visits&nbsp;<br>1,988 patients received charity care worth a total of $1.5 million.&nbsp;<br>202 employees&nbsp;<br>19 licensed beds&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Some significant milestones for the hospital over the last 25 years include:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>2002 – During the Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Heber Valley Hospital was selected as one of five Intermountain hospitals to provide care for nearby athletes and visitors.&nbsp;<br><br>2011 – Women’s imaging center expanded to include digital mammography and DexaScan bone density testing.&nbsp;<br><br>2012 – First Ladies Night Out held&nbsp;<br><br>2013 – $1 million raised to bring a dialysis center to the Wasatch Back&nbsp;<br><br>2014 – Opening of Heber Valley Dialysis Center. Physical therapy services added.&nbsp;<br><br>2015 – Hospital received Level IV Trauma designation.&nbsp;<br><br>2020 - $43 million expansion and upgrade of the hospital campus completed and includes:&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;New nine-bed emergency department with two state-of-the-art trauma rooms&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;New nine-bed same day surgery unit and new operating rooms&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Inpatient bed capacity increased by 16 percent.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Negative pressure room added for patients with contagious airborne illnesses.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;New infusion center with chemotherapy and tele-oncology services for cancer patients&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Upgraded birthing rooms, new nursery, and family-centered birthing room added.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Significantly increased the size of the Heber Valley Clinic&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;New CT machine added for faster, safer, scans with higher resolution images.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;New InstaCare built and opened&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Permanent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine added&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;New endoscopy suite for colonoscopies and other procedures&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;New kitchen and dining room&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;New inpatient pharmacy added&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;New phlebotomy area&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Energy saving measures such as LED lighting installed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;• &nbsp;Water-wise landscaping and irrigation system installed&nbsp;</p><p>2023 – Redesigned and renovated the hospital’s laboratory.&nbsp;</p><p>2024 – Tripled the size of the Intermountain Specialty Clinic.&nbsp;<br><br>###&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Heber Valley Hospital,statistics,anniversary]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:29:45 -0600</pubDate>
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                        <title>Intermountain Health llevará a cabo eventos gratuitos &#039;Ladies Night Out&#039; en siete hospitales para celebrar y apoyar la salud de las mujeres</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-llevara-a-cabo-eventos-gratuitos-ladies-night-out-en-siete-hospitales-para-celebrar-y-apoyar-la-salud-de-las-mujeres/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-llevara-a-cabo-eventos-gratuitos-ladies-night-out-en-siete-hospitales-para-celebrar-y-apoyar-la-salud-de-las-mujeres/</guid><pp:caseid>661609</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/c5157400-db57-43ed-bdb5-5809eeceb7ca/1920_ih-lnodigscreen-1920x1080-allevents-te091724updated9-17-24.jpg?10000"><p>Intermountain Health se enorgullece de ofrecer eventos gratuitos Ladies Night Out en <a href="https://connect.intermountainhealth.org/ladies-night-out" target="_blank">siete hospitales de Utah</a> a finales de septiembre y durante el mes de octubre, no solo para celebrar la salud de las mujeres, sino también para brindarles información sobre sus necesidades de atención médica a lo largo de las diferentes décadas de sus vidas.&nbsp;<br><br>Las mujeres suelen ser excelentes a la hora de cuidar a sus seres queridos, familiares y amigos, pero esto puede hacer que les resulte difícil priorizar su propia salud y bienestar. Las investigaciones muestran que las mujeres toman el 80 % de las decisiones relacionadas con la atención médica para sus familias. Por lo tanto, cuanto más informadas estén, más saludables estarán ellas y sus seres queridos.&nbsp;<br><br>Los eventos Ladies Night Out se llevarán a cabo en siete hospitales de Intermountain a lo largo de Wasatch Front, Wasatch Back y en el condado de Sanpete. Pueden asistir mujeres de todas las edades.&nbsp;<br><br>El programa de los eventos Ladies Night Out de Intermountain es el siguiente:&nbsp;<br><br>• Intermountain LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City: martes 24 de septiembre, de 6:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain Riverton Hospital: jueves 26 de septiembre, de 6:30 p. m. a 8:30 p. m.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital: miércoles 2 de octubre, de 6:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain Medical Center, Murray: martes 8 de octubre, de 6:30 p. m. a 8:30 p. m.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain Alta View Hospital, Sandy: miércoles 9 de octubre, de 6:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital, Ogden: jueves 10 de octubre, de 5:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital, Mt. Pleasant: martes 15 de octubre, de 5:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m.&nbsp;<br><br>“Una de las mejores ventajas de nuestros eventos Ladies Night Out es la oportunidad de conocer a los proveedores de salud de las mujeres en su hospital local, escucharlos y hablar con ellos”, dijo Heather Wall, presidenta del Intermountain LDS Hospital en Salt Lake City. “Estos eventos ayudan a las mujeres a comprender y tomar conciencia sobre los exámenes de salud recomendados, así como conocer los numerosos servicios de atención médica disponibles para las mujeres en nuestros hospitales, en nuestras clínicas y a través de nuestros socios de salud en la comunidad”.&nbsp;<br><br>Las mujeres podrán conocer e interactuar con proveedores de salud especializados en diversas áreas de salud femenina, por ejemplo: atención de las mujeres y los recién nacidos, salud conductual, mamografía, nutrición y pediatría, así como con cuidadores especializados en medicina deportiva, fisioterapia, urología y reconstrucción mamaria.&nbsp;<br><br>“Las decisiones de atención médica que toman las mujeres son cruciales, no solo para su propio bienestar, sino también para la salud de sus familias y comunidades. Si les brindamos el conocimiento, los recursos y el apoyo necesarios para tomar estas decisiones, estaremos contribuyendo a mejorar los resultados de salud pública en nuestras comunidades”, afirmó Wall.&nbsp;<br><br>Los eventos Ladies Night Out de Intermountain ofrecen un ambiente divertido con exhibiciones interactivas, información sobre exámenes de salud y actividades para que las mujeres puedan escuchar a las personas expertas en atención médica o tener la oportunidad de crear algo para llevarse a sus casas. Habrá alimentos saludables para degustar preparados por los chefs del hospital, obsequios, sorteos de premios y mucho más.&nbsp;<br><br>El evento Ladies Night Out del LDS Hospital contará con un panel de cuatro proveedores especializados en la salud de las mujeres. En el evento, las mujeres también podrán recibir una vacuna contra la gripe o programar una mamografía. Además, podrán crear y llevarse a sus casas un arreglo de plantas suculentas dentro de una calabaza pequeña.&nbsp;<br><br>Las mujeres saldrán de estos eventos con un conocimiento más profundo sobre los exámenes de salud y los servicios necesarios en cada etapa de sus vidas, desde la adolescencia hasta el parto y el período de posparto. Esto incluirá información sobre la prevención del cáncer de mama a través de mamografías regulares, los desafíos de la menopausia y mucho más.&nbsp;<br><br>Para obtener más información sobre los eventos, incluidas las fechas y los horarios, visite la <a href="https://connect.intermountainhealth.org/ladies-night-out" target="_blank">página de Ladies Night Out de Intermountain</a> en intermountainhealth.org, o siga la página de Intermountain Health o de su hospital local de Intermountain en <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Intermountain" target="_blank">Facebook</a> o <a href="https://www.instagram.com/intermountain/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.&nbsp;<br><br>###&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[LDS Hospital,Heber Valley Hospital,Intermountain Medical Center,Alta View Hospital,McKay-Dee Hospital,Riverton Hospital,sanpete valley hospital,women&#039;s health,Spanish News Releases]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                        <title>Intermountain Health to Hold Free Ladies Night Out Events at Seven Hospitals to Celebrate and Support Women’s Health</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-to-hold-free-ladies-night-out-events-at-seven-hospitals-to-celebrate-and-support-womens-health/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-to-hold-free-ladies-night-out-events-at-seven-hospitals-to-celebrate-and-support-womens-health/</guid><pp:caseid>658449</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/c5157400-db57-43ed-bdb5-5809eeceb7ca/1920_ih-lnodigscreen-1920x1080-allevents-te091724updated9-17-24.jpg?10000"><p>Intermountain Health is proud to offer free Ladies Night Out events at <a href="https://connect.intermountainhealth.org/ladies-night-out" target="_blank">seven hospital locations</a> across Utah in late September through October, to not only help celebrate women’s health, but also to teach women more about their healthcare needs through the various decades of their lives.&nbsp;<br><br>Women are often very good at taking care of their loved ones, families and friends, but that can make it difficult for women to prioritize their own health and well-being. Research shows women make 80 percent of the healthcare decisions for their families. So, the more informed they are, the healthier they and their loved ones can be.&nbsp;<br><br>The Ladies Night Out events will take place at seven Intermountain hospitals along the Wasatch Front, in the Wasatch Back, and in Sanpete County. Women of any age can attend.&nbsp;<br><br>The Intermountain Ladies Night Out schedule is as follows:&nbsp;<br><br>• Intermountain LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6-8 pm.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain Riverton Hospital, Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 pm.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6-8 pm.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain Medical Center, Murray: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30-8:30 pm.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain Alta View Hospital, Sandy: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6-8 pm.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital, Ogden: Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30-7:30 pm.&nbsp;<br>• Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital, Mt. Pleasant: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 5-7 pm.&nbsp;<br><br>“One of the best things about our Ladies Night Out events is the chance to get to know the women’s health providers at your local hospital, to hear from them and talk to them,” said Heather Wall, president of Intermountain LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. “These events give women an awareness and understanding of recommended health screenings and the many healthcare services available for women in our hospitals and clinics and from our community health partners.”&nbsp;<br><br>Women will be able to meet and interact with women’s health providers from various medical specialties, such as: women and newborn care, behavioral health, mammography, nutrition, and pediatrics, as well as caregivers who specialize in women’s sports medicine, physical therapy, urology, and breast reconstruction.&nbsp;<br><br>“The healthcare decisions women make are vitally important, not just for their own well-being, but also for the health of their families and communities. As we empower women with knowledge, resources, and support to make these decisions, it will help improve the public health outcomes for our communities,” said Wall.&nbsp;<br><br>Intermountain Ladies Night Out events offer a fun atmosphere with interactive displays, health screening information and activities for women to hear healthcare experts, or opportunities to create something to take home. There will be healthy food options to sample from hospital chefs, free giveaways, prize drawings and more.&nbsp;<br><br>The LDS Hospital Ladies Night Out event will feature a panel of four women’s health-related providers. Women can also get a flu shot at the event or schedule a mammogram. Women can also create and take home a succulent plant arrangement inside a mini pumpkin.&nbsp;<br><br>Women will leave each event with an increased knowledge of health screenings or services they might need for whatever stage of life they’re in from adolescence to childbirth, to the postpartum period to helping to prevent breast cancer with regular mammograms, and through the ups and downs of menopause and beyond.&nbsp;<br><br>For more information about the events, including dates and times, visit the <a href="https://connect.intermountainhealth.org/ladies-night-out" target="_blank">Intermountain Health Ladies Night Out webpage</a> on intermountainhealth.org or follow Intermountain Health or your local Intermountain hospital on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Intermountain" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/intermountain/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.&nbsp;<br><br>###&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[women&#039;s health,ladies night out,LDS Hospital,Riverton Hospital,Heber Valley Hospital,Intermountain Medical Center,Alta View Hospital,McKay-Dee Hospital,sanpete valley hospital]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                        <title>La Heber Valley Specialty Clinic se amplía para aumentar la accesibilidad de los pacientes</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/la-heber-valley-specialty-clinic-se-amplia-para-aumentar-la-accesibilidad-de-los-pacientes/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/la-heber-valley-specialty-clinic-se-amplia-para-aumentar-la-accesibilidad-de-los-pacientes/</guid><pp:caseid>650698</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/0f27b791-7abc-43bb-ba9c-425114c40053/1920_ribboncutting-ihcclinic2024-98.jpg?10000"><p><span>A raíz del aumento en la población de Wasatch Back, se han remodelado y expandido las instalaciones de la Intermountain Heber Valley Specialty Clinic para recibir a nuevos proveedores de los ámbitos de la otorrinolaringología, medicina del sueño y neurocirugía y mejorar el acceso de los proveedores actuales. Esto permite a muchos proveedores de especialidad atender a más pacientes durante más días de la semana y que los habitantes del condado de Wasatch tengan un mayor acceso a la atención médica especializada.</span></p><p><span>“Hemos triplicado el tamaño de nuestra clínica de especialidad”, comentó Si Hutt, presidente del Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital en la ceremonia de inauguración, el viernes 21 de junio. “Esto hace que sea más fácil proveer atención médica y es parte de una estrategia más amplia para mejorar el acceso a los especialistas y los servicios en Wasatch Back”.</span></p><p><span>El Dr. Nathan Joos, un cirujano especialista en otorrinolaringología, ahora podrá atender a sus pacientes en la Heber Clinic, además de los que atiende en Park City. Se especializa en una cirugía de implante para el síndrome de apnea del sueño relativamente nueva.&nbsp; John Zachary, un asistente médico, podrá atender a pacientes en la clínica para realizarles un seguimiento del tratamiento con medicina del sueño de estudios del sueño que se estén realizando desde casa o en el Heber Valley Hospital.</span></p><p><span>El Dr. Josh Morgan, un cirujano general, forma parte de la clínica desde hace tres años, pero ahora tendrá una mayor disponibilidad para concertar citas. Los servicios de gastroenterología también ofrecerán una mayor disponibilidad ya que Charlotte Powers, una enfermera titulada, y Erin Kimball, una asistenta médica, comenzarán a trabajar junto a los gastroenterólogos Holly Clark y Don Brust.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Un nuevo urólogo, el Dr. Richard Vanlangendonck, se unirá a Carol Leatherman, asistenta médica, en la clínica de especialidad este verano. La clínica está buscando un dermatólogo para trabajar a tiempo completo en la ciudad de Heber y que se una a los doctores Kevin Gardner y Timothy Michaelis.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Los servicios de control del dolor que ayudan a pacientes con dolores crónicos también tendrán una mayor disponibilidad con el Dr. Josh Minori y los asistentes médicos Troy Johnson y Matt Tieman.&nbsp; Se trasladarán de la clínica adherida al hospital al edificio sur de consultorios médicos, donde se encuentra la Intermountain Specialty Clinic.</span></p><p><span>Intermountain Heart también se trasladará a la nueva clínica de especialidad y aumentará su capacidad para realizar ecocardiogramas de estrés. Un cardiólogo adicional se unirá a los doctores Amanda Donohue y Armond LaPine a finales de este año.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>La Intermountain Specialty Clinic se encuentra en 380 E. 1500 South en Heber, UT en el campus del Heber Valley Hospital y puede comunicarse a través del número 435-657-4600. La información sobre los proveedores y servicios de la Intermountain Heber Valley Specialty Clinic se actualizará </span><a href="https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/heber-valley-specialty-clinic"><span>aquí</span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>###</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Spanish News Releases,wasatch back,Heber Valley Hospital,Heber Valley Specialty Clinic,canyons]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:07:55 -0600</pubDate>
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                        <title>Intermountain Heber Valley Specialty Clinic Expands to Increase Access for Patients</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-heber-valley-specialty-clinic-expands-to-increase-access-for-patients/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-heber-valley-specialty-clinic-expands-to-increase-access-for-patients/</guid><pp:caseid>640186</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/f96f8627-a58f-4ce7-a647-109c0dbbce92/1920_ribboncutting-ihcclinic2024-7.jpg?10000"><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>As the population of the Wasatch Back increases, the Intermountain Heber Valley Specialty Clinic building has been remodeled and expanded to make room for new providers in ear, nose and throat care, sleep medicine, and neurosurgery and improve access for existing providers.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>This allows several specialty providers to see more patients in clinic on more days of the week and increases access to specialized medical care closer to home for the residents of Wasatch County.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>“We’ve tripled the size of our specialty clinic,” said Si Hutt, president of Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital, during a ribbon cutting event on Friday, June 21. “This makes care more convenient and is part of a larger strategy to improve access to specialists and services on the Wasatch Back.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Nathan Joos, MD, an ear nose and throat surgeon will now see patients at the Heber Clinic in addition to already seeing patients in Park City. He performs a relatively new implant surgery solution for sleep apnea.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>John Zachary, PA-C, will see patients in the clinic for sleep medicine follow up from home sleep studies or sleep studies performed at Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Josh Morgan, MD, general surgeon, has practiced in the clinic for three years, but will now have more availability for appointments. Gastroenterology services will also expand clinic availability with Charlotte Powers, NP, and Erin Kimball, PA-C, working closely with gastrointestinal physicians, Holly Clark, MD, and Don Brust, MD.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>&nbsp;A new urologist, Richard Vanlangendonck, MD, will be joining Carol Leatherman, PA-C, at the Specialty Clinic later this summer. The clinic is currently recruiting for a dermatologist to work full-time in Heber City to join doctors, Kevin Gardner, MD, and Timothy Michaelis, MD.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pain management services that help patients with chronic pain will also increase their availability in Heber City with Josh Minori, MD, Troy Johnson PA-C, and Matt Tieman, PA-C.&nbsp; They will move from the clinic attached to the hospital to the South Medical Office Building, where the Intermountain Specialty Clinic is located.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Intermountain Heart will also move to the new specialty clinic space and will expand its capability to do stress echocardiograms. An additional cardiologist plans to join doctors, Amanda Donohue, MD, and Armond LaPine, MD, later this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>The Intermountain Specialty Clinic is located at 380 E. 1500 South in Heber, UT on the campus of Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital and can be reached at 435-657-4600.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>More information about Intermountain Heber Valley Specialty Clinic services and providers will be updated&nbsp;</span><a href="https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/heber-valley-specialty-clinic"><span><u>here</u></span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Photo credit: JGardiner Photography.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><span>&nbsp;###</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Heber Valley Hospital,Heber Valley Specialty Clinic,medical specialists,Access,canyons,wasatch back]]></category>
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                        <title>Two Intermountain Facilities Rank Among Nation&#039;s Top Critical Access Hospitals</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/two-intermountain-health-care-sites-rank-among-top-critical-access-hospitals/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/two-intermountain-health-care-sites-rank-among-top-critical-access-hospitals/</guid><pp:caseid>625658</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/9b64365c-ec2d-41ce-b303-f7ff04cbe0f2/1920_hebervalleyhospitaldaytimephoto.jpg?10000"><p>The Chartis Center for Rural Health released its 2024 list for Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals across the country, Intermountain Garfield Hospital and Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital were both recognized.&nbsp;<br><br>The annual list by Chartis uses a variety of data to assess the strength of critical access hospitals including safety, quality, clinical outcomes, cost, and patient perspective among other factors. This is the second year in a row that Heber Valley Hospital was selected as top critical access hospital nationally.&nbsp;<br><br>“We appreciate this recognition of the clinical excellence and compassionate care that our caregivers and physicians provide to the Heber Valley,” said Si Hutt, president of Heber Valley Hospital. “Being part of the Intermountain Health system adds tremendous value to our team and our community.”&nbsp;<br><br>Critical Access Hospital is a designation given by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services which is designed to reduce the financial vulnerability of rural hospitals and improve access to healthcare by keeping essential services in rural communities.&nbsp;<br><br>Intermountain has put a major focus on care at rural hospitals and expanded access to quality care through investment in local facilities and a large network of specialists available through telehealth to improve a patient’s ability to get the care they need closer to home.&nbsp;<br><br>To see the Chartis full list of Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals, click <a href="https://email.chartis.com/hubfs/CCRH/INDEX%20Top%20100/Top%20100%20Critical%20Access%20Hospitals%202024.pdf?hsLang=en" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Intermountain Health,Heber Valley Hospital,Garfield Hospital,Award,Quality Care,Access]]></category>
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