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Chronic pain doesn’t just affect your body; it can take a toll on your mental health too. Research shows that people with chronic pain are four times more likely to suffer from depression or anxiety. Women are also 21.7% more likely to experience chronic pain than men.? It doesn’t have to be that way. Intermountain Health’s?Pain Management team?aims to reduce the stigma associated with pain, improve patient access to pain management resources, and enhance the quality of life for those affected by pain. We offer a comprehensive approach to treating both acute and chronic pain, involving a variety of specialists and treatment methods—from medication to mindfulness, exercise to eating, a multi-disciplinary team will help. https://lnkd.in/gcvA5MnT

Family can be a powerful source of inspiration, especially in career-building. Yvonne Aldana, senior practice manager in Nevada, was the first member of her family to become a medical professional. In turn, she helped inspire her daughter, Gabriela Vasquez, to not only follow in her footsteps and work at the same medical office in Pahrump (as a medical assistant) but also perpetuate the ideal of improving the healthcare system for future generations. Article written by: Joseph Gaccione #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

Life is busy. Which is why Sherri Wiseman doesn’t have time to take nearly three hours out of her day to drive to her appointment, get a mammogram, and drive home. But while she was busy living life, cancer cells were busy spreading in her breast tissue. Luckily, she was able to access a mobile mammography unit in her small town, where the team caught her cancer early enough to treat. Mobile mammography units are available for many rural areas Intermountain Health serves. The technology is the same quality as the tech in a hospital, the staff is trained, and it doesn’t take a huge chunk out of your day.

Had a great discussion on a recent episode of the Passionate Pioneers with Mike Biselli podcast. Mike and I discussed key strategies to unlocking access to equitable and excellent healthcare, including scaling best practices across diverse regions and redesigning care delivery to address labor shortages. We also explored how AI and technology can support our caregivers, personalize care, and empower patients to take charge of their health between visits. ? As I shared on the episode, “The key to a vibrant community is having a healthy community.” #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareAI #PatientCare #HealthcarePioneers #Leadership #PassionatePioneers #PartnersInHealth Intermountain Health ? Use the link below to listen to the full conversation. https://lnkd.in/gHy_Rsd3

A morning coffee run quickly turned into a life-saving mission when emergency department nurse, Aly Speak, witnessed a driver go into cardiac arrest and helped until EMTs arrived. Six months later, Aly witnessed a car accident and again rushed to help. She now recommends all caregivers receive training and keep lifesaving supplies in their cars. Article written by: Lance Frazier #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

Many mitral valve prolapse patients live with the heart condition their whole lives without it ever affecting their health. In other people, it can lead to additional heart disease, such as heart failure or arrhythmias, and even death. A new grant will help us understand why. Thanks to a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, teams of Intermountain Health cardiologists, epidemiologists, and geneticists will research how to enhance monitoring and treatment for patients who experience mitral valve prolapse. This common heart condition happens when the heart’s mitral valve leaflets don't close properly, allowing blood to leak backward into the left atrium. Through this grant, Intermountain researchers will review electronic health records of tens of thousands of Intermountain patients, going back to the 1990s. They will identify people who have been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and follow their outcomes. The Intermountain study will allow researchers to identify factors that could predict whether mitral valve prolapse affected a patient, and what is most common in those with poor outcomes. They will work with teams from the HerediGene: Population study, as well as Intermountain’s genealogy registry. Overall, Intermountain researchers hope to create a score that will allow physicians to, upon diagnosing mitral valve prolapse, determine if the problem will cause serious problems down the road or not.

TW: child loss When it became clear that an infant born recently at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah was not going to survive, the parents had one request — they wanted to take the baby home to spend time with their other children. However, for that to happen, a lot of teams had to come together in a very short time. Article written by: Lance Frazier #WeServeWithEmpathy #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

Protecting our community one shot at a time! Meet Maria Brown, the dedicated director of Laboratory Services at Intermountain Health St. James Hospital. Maria just got her flu shot to ensure she stays healthy and helps protect those around her, especially those who can't get the shot themselves. She knows how important it is to avoid illness so she can continue doing what she loves. Thank you, Maria, for leading by example and prioritizing health and safety! What would you rather be doing this fall than being sick in bed? Post your bandage selfie with the hashtag?#GoodbyeFluHelloHealthy

During her job interview with Intermountain Health, Sheralee Petersen still remembers the interviewer reading her the values – worded differently now, 14 years later, but in the same spirit they are today – and thinking, “Wow, this is the culture I’ve been looking for.” Here, she reflects on what makes that culture so special and how it’s reflected in the Clinical Programs she currently serves as assistant vice president.? Article written by: Jef Otte #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

Intermountain Health is leading the way when it comes to understanding genetic cancer risks. And now you can work with a provider on your risk assessment and plan, from the comfort of your own home. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/e5E2AmFE