We are celebrating National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week! This week, we recognize the incredible work of our medical staff services professionals in ensuring that healthcare providers can deliver the best care possible.
Dana Grooms' dream to get into music was thwarted after experiencing voice problems in high school. Learn how this experience has helped her in her practice as a speech-language pathologist at The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH) in Murray, Utah in the article below.
This National Radiologic Technologist Week, we honor radiologic technologists who play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating patients. Your expertise in imaging technology helps save lives and improve health outcomes every day! 💙
Michele Orillo, NCMA, has spent nearly 18 years with the Nevada Medical Group, starting out as a medical assistant and growing from there in multiple clinical positions before becoming a provider engagement specialist. Despite her successes, Michele never forgets where she came from. The work ethic she brings to her professional life originated from her upbringing in New Jersey, where her childhood included classic cars; riding her ATV; working on a farm; and above all, quality family time. Michele channels her humble beginnings and values into her daily interactions, whether it’s with fellow caregivers or community members. She refers to giving back as food for her soul, and she fills her cup as much as she can to do the right thing, volunteering and educating herself to be in a better position to assist others of all ages.
When Dr. Nathaniel Nye came to Cedar City, Utah in October 2023, he was there to establish Intermountain Health’s first sports medicine practice in the area. Fast forward to a year later, word of his outstanding care had spread, even reaching down the highway to St. George.
This week, we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of allied health professionals everywhere. These dedicated individuals work tirelessly to improve patient care and outcomes. Let's take a moment to recognize and thank them for their hard work and commitment to excellence!
Two days before he was supposed to play the bagpipes at the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, Dan Smith’s mother had a serious stroke. He stepped out of the room for a minute. When he came back, she wasn't responding. Dan said the Intermountain Health Stroke Protocol helped save her life.
Shout out to all the incredible medical-surgical nurses! Your dedication, compassion, and expertise make a world of difference in patient care every single day. We appreciate all that you do!
As we celebrate the knowledge, traditions, and culture of Native Americans, we also work alongside Native American-focused organizations to increase healthcare access.
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 October 18th, to thank the Intermountain Health team and all those who helped saved his life. Intermountain’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. “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.” 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. “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.”
