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At Intermountain Health Hospice at the Collier Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, our caregivers focus on quality of life, helping patients achieve what matters most in their final months. Whether it’s a cowboy reunited with his horses, a young mother celebrating her wedding, or a nun returning home to her motherhouse, our team makes these moments possible through expert symptom management and whole-person care. With physicians and advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and a bereavement team working together, we treat the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient. Because when pain is managed, life can be lived more fully, right up to the end. Learn how the Collier Center and our Home Hospice program collaborate to bring dignity, comfort, and meaning to patients and families in this feature by Neighborhood Gazette: https://lnkd.in/ggS9J9FX #NationalHospiceandPalliativeCareMonth #WeArePartnersInHealth #WeServeWithEmpathy #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

Access to preventive care should never depend on geography. That’s why the Intermountain Health Mobile Mammography Team is partnering with Tribal and Urban Indian Health Organizations across Montana to bring state-of-the-art 3D breast cancer screenings directly to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. With two mobile units covering both eastern and western Montana, these partnerships are helping close gaps in care, ensuring early detection, and supporting healthier futures for Native women across reservations and urban centers alike. Learn how mobile mammography is making a life-saving difference. Article written by: Mackenzie Quinn #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #HealthEquity #WeArePartnersInHealth #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

Addressing the unique challenges women face requires more than awareness—it calls for a community. We want to be part of your circle of strength and support, in moments of vulnerability, healing, and health. Let’s open the conversation, together, and nourish each other’s well-being. We brought five women from Colorado to talk about the real impacts of mental health. When it comes to a healthier life, we all need our circle of support. Because care and complete well-being happens together. Watch the full discussion to explore how support can empower every woman to live her healthiest life possible. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gm_SN694 #ThePowerOfWe #WomensMentalHealth #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

At Primary Children’s Hospital NICU in Salt Lake City, Utah, reducing CLABSI rates wasn’t just a goal—it became a mission. Led by nurse manager Allison Struiksma, RN, and infection prevention champion Kaylie Grant, RN, the team tackled the challenge from every angle: education, culture change, tele critical care audits, and even candy-fueled flash card rounds. From immunocompromised infants to frontline nurses, this story is a masterclass in collaborative care and creative problem-solving. See how a playful approach led to serious results and what other NICUs can learn from it. Article written by: Lance Frazier #WeAreLeadersInClinicalExcellence #NICU #InfectionPrevention #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

From Utah to Kenya, Guatemala, Honduras—and soon, Jordan. Bobbi John is a sonographer by day, but her passion for patient care has taken her far beyond the walls of St. George Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic. Since 2017, she’s been volunteering on medical missions in some of the world’s most underserved communities, where headlamps replace overhead lights and gratitude flows freely from patients who typically experience long waiting periods for care. From scrubbing sheets in buckets to helping a young girl with a year-old injury, Bobbi’s story is a powerful reminder of what it means to serve with heart, humility, and purpose. Article written by: Terri Draper #GlobalHealth #MedicalMissions #VolunteerImpact #WeServeWithEmpathy #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

We're proud to join four other leading nonprofit organizations to tackle one of healthcare's biggest challenges: transport medicine.   The Mindshare Institute brings together healthcare leaders, organizations, and individuals who are motivated to solve healthcare problems, drive innovation, and center sustainability. And yesterday, the Mindshare Institute launched their first healthcare utility, Aeroterra Health.   Aeroterra Health will enhance patient safety, reduce operating costs, maintain access to critical transport services, and advance the field of transport medicine.   We're excited to be part of the team driving these conversations forward. This is only the beginning!

Renee never expected that one click would lead to a complete transformation. But when she stumbled upon a post about the Healthy Lifestyles class at Intermountain Health St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana, it struck a chord and set her on a path of empowerment, education, and community. With a family history of diabetes and a surprising pre-diabetes diagnosis, Renee made a choice: to take control of her health. Two years later, she’s not only thriving without medication—she’s inspiring others to do the same. Learn how Renee, alongside dietitian Joe Riordan, turned a wake-up call into a ripple effect of change. Article written by: Mackenzie Quinn #WeArePartnersInHealth #NationalDiabetesMonth #DiabetesCare #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

Switching from kids’ doctors to adult doctors can feel scary. Primary Children’s Hospital started the Teen to Adult Transition program to help teens get ready for these changes. This program teaches teens and their families what to expect, gives them important skills, and helps them find the right resources to make the switch easier.    The program helped 19-year-old Halle. Halle has seen children’s doctors most of her life and still needs care as an adult for her chronic pancreatitis. She said, “It was like someone paused the story and said, ‘We need a new part — one where Halle takes charge.’”    Now, Halle is learning lessons she’ll use for a long time, like what specialists she needs for her adult care and taking charge of some of her own scheduling and care management.    Making a care plan is a big part of this program. Teens and their parents work with doctors, nurses, social workers, and teachers to learn how to manage health problems. They learn important things like how to take medication, use health insurance, make appointments, and understand the healthcare system. These skills help teens feel confident and take charge of their own health.    “Before the program, I spent a lot of time thinking about being an adult, but I didn’t consider my health,” said Halle. “I had school on the brain, potential work opportunities, that kind of thing. I hadn’t really considered what growing up meant for my care.”    Halle isn’t alone. Most chronically ill teens don’t think about the transition.     “This program changes lives,” said Chelsea Ghena, DNP, RN, the Teen to Adult Transition program manager. “Most teens have other things on their minds, like friendships, school activities, and sports. They’re busy with the other things that define them. Empowering them to direct their own care and facilitating connections with adult providers fosters continuity of care, reduces anxiety, and helps prevent gaps in treatment.”     With the support of her care team, Halle has dealt with a difficult diagnosis. “Even though a hard diagnosis comes along, don’t let it define you,” she said. “You can still do anything you put your mind to.” Article written by: Kenneth Marrott #ChildrensHealth #TeenToAdultTransitionProgram #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

While most are just waking up, our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinical Program team is already collaborating to transform patient care. From knee reconstructions to sports medicine, over 350 experts meet to share insights, tackle tough cases, and elevate patient outcomes. The result? Shorter hospital stays, faster recoveries, and better long-term health. See how early mornings and teamwork are reshaping musculoskeletal care at Intermountain Health and how patients are feeling the difference. Article written by: Christa Bruning #WeAreLeadersInClinicalExcellence #WeAreBetterTogether #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives