Elevate, Inspire, and Inform the Cedar Valley Community
Intermountain Health is a trusted leader in healthcare across Utah and the Mountain West, committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. As a contributor to Cedar Valley Sentinel, Intermountain Health provides expert insights on topics ranging from wellness and prevention to emergency care, mental health, and family medicine — all with a local perspective for residents of Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield.
Their contributions help readers make informed decisions about their health, stay up to date on local health resources, and access expert tips from Utah’s leading medical professionals.
Intermountain Health’s transplant program reached a historic milestone in 2025, completing more than 500 organ transplants in a single year for the first time in Utah. The achievement highlights life-saving care available to local families and the continued importance of organ donation as hundreds of Utahns remain on transplant waiting lists.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Intermountain Health has once again earned recognition as one of the nation’s safest health systems for patients, according to the Leapfrog Group, a national healthcare safety and quality measurement organization that recently unveiled its 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. This national recognition highlights Intermountain Health’s commitment to the safety of its…
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month and it’s important to know that there are resources to help you or your loved ones. Intermountain Health has continued to build on local hotline resources in response to growing behavioral health needs in communities throughout the state. This includes Intermountain’s Connect Care/Behavioral Health Hotline – the telehealth option…
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The federal government has reinstated the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, after expiring over a year ago, and Intermountain Health’s Downwinders Clinic wants the community to know it is available to help families impacted by nuclear testing. The RECA statute provides family compensation for health issues encountered from radioactive fallout during the federal government’s nuclear…
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Patients, caregivers, and community members are celebrating the opening of Sophie’s Place expressive therapies room at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Campus in Lehi – the nation’s first to be built to combine music, art, and dance/movement therapy for pediatric patients. The opening of Sophie’s Place is a result of…
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Measles is circulating in the United States. Measles is not just a mild rash; it is a serious illness and very contagious. It can also have serious complications, especially for babies and young children. The best way to protect yourself and your family from measles is by staying current on immunizations. “We know that the…
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Each year in Utah, approximately 27 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly before their first birthday. That’s more than two babies per month who die this way. Almost all of these deaths occur in the baby’s sleep environment. These sudden unexpected infant deaths take more babies lives than any other cause between the ages of one…
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Summer is full of fun and adventure, but it also brings increased risks for preventable injuries – especially for kids. Intermountain Health trauma experts and injury prevention specialists are reminding people that many of these injuries can be avoided by buckling up, using the right gear, like helmets and life jackets, and following simple safety…
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Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital has been verified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Utah Department of Public Safety. This designation allows the facility to provide advanced trauma care, including 24/7 emergency physician coverage and rapid surgical response. The hospital aims to deliver high-quality care to injured patients in the community.
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