Category: Health/Wellness

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.

When Doug St. Julien stepped on the scale in Eagle Mountain, Utah, he was nearly 340 pounds—too heavy to remain in the Utah National Guard. Years later, with the help of a local TOPS chapter and unwavering support from his wife, Doug shed 114.5 pounds and was crowned the 2024 TOPS Utah King. His journey, rooted in portion control, community encouragement, and a commitment to lifelong wellness, reflects the power of grassroots health movements in Cedar Valley. Doug’s transformation is more than personal—it’s a rallying point for neighbors facing similar battles with obesity and a reminder that lasting change begins close to home.

Caring about health is only the beginning — real change comes when you turn that passion into action. From leading by example and sharing personal stories, to supporting local food access, engaging in citizen science, and pushing for policy change, everyday people have the power to improve community wellness. Discover practical ways to move from concern to impact and learn how your voice can make a difference.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Intermountain Health has officially broken ground on a new Multi-Specialty Clinic and Cancer Center in Saratoga Springs, aiming to bring a wide range of specialized medical services—including cancer care, OB-GYN, orthopedics, cardiology, pediatrics, and more—closer to home for residents in one of Utah’s fastest-growing areas. Located between the city’s existing Intermountain Emergency and Surgery centers,…

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about one of the most common — and most preventable — cancers in the United States. With more than 153,000 cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed and over 53,000 deaths in 2024, early detection is critical. Colon cancer is highly treatable when caught early, with…