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Intermountain Health’s Transplant Program is the first in Utah to use a new state-of-the-art organ-saving device that helps to maintain donated livers outside the body to enhance successful transplantation. By embracing new cutting-edge technology, such as OrganOx, the Intermountain Transplant Program which has seen a 367% growth from 2018 to 2023. That makes it the third-fastest growing liver program in the nation with better than national outcomes and the shortest wait times for a liver transplant. Here's Sophie's story. (CW for video: blood pumping through a machine)

Last week, Natalie Ashby, president of St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah, and president of the Southwest Utah Market of Intermountain Health's Desert Region, addressed the future healthcare professionals at the Rocky Vista University White Coat Ceremony. Her speech highlighted the power of teamwork in medicine and the importance of each role in patient care. "You are not alone. In medicine, you are never alone. You are part of a team—a team where each member plays an integral role in the care of patients," said Natalie. Thank you Rocky Vista University for letting us be a part of your day. Congratulations to those who received their white coats! 🎓

At Intermountain Health, we’re taking a proactive approach to health care — partnering with individuals to keep them healthy. Sometimes it’s breaking down language barriers to turn a misunderstanding into a new lease on life; sometimes it’s renewing hope with the delivery of a nutritional supplement. But it’s always about listening and connecting. When patients need care, care managers are an important part of the team. #WeArePartnersInHealth #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

Summer 2019 seemed like a good time to open a clinic. That was before a global pandemic upended every aspect of daily life. “It was like, oh, my gosh, we’re not ramped up yet,” says Jody Ruybal, practice manager of Intermountain Health Superior Clinic in Superior, Colorado, which opened at perhaps the least ideal time in history for a clinic to open. But Jody is a pro, and she had some ideas. Jody has been with the organization for 25 years and in the manager business even longer. Before she managed medical clinics, she managed a McDonald’s for 10 years. And when she decided, along with her mom, to pursue a medical assistant degree, it didn’t take her long to go from MA back to management again. She came to legacy SCL Health, which was then called Exempla, as a practice manager and stayed in that role at Green Mountain for 20 years. When she got the chance to help open Superior and be part of building something new, she jumped at the opportunity for growth and change. Learn more about how Jody and her team put patients first, even when navigating the challenges that came with a global pandemic and a natural disaster, in the article below. #WeArePartnersInHealth

We're proud to support Connor on his inspiring journey to the Paris Olympics! As a marathon runner, maintaining peak health is essential, and Intermountain Health is honored to help Connor achieve this milestone. Here's to staying healthy and chasing dreams! #ParisOlympics #Olympics2024

From his 5-mile runs in elementary school to winning a silver medal at the Olympic Trials, Clayton's love for running has always driven him forward. With the Paris Olympics on the horizon, staying healthy is more important than ever. Intermountain Health is proud to support Clayton in achieving his dreams and maintaining peak health. #ParisOlympics #MarathonRunner #Olympics2024

WEEK 12- 1-Minute Meditation Close your eyes and pay attention to the sounds around you and within you. Listen for those that are near to you, those that are far away, ones that are constant and those that are fleeting. Notice likes and dislikes and bring your attention oback to the sound. Allow the sounds to pass through your ears. @thedefensiveline

Intermountain Health recently welcomed four new members to the Board of Trustees—Mario M. Carrera, NACD.DC; Russell ‘Chip’ Childs; Seraphine Kapsandoy, PhD, RN; and Randal Quarles.   “We’re pleased to welcome our four new Board members. They were chosen because of their skills and perspective, their standing in the community, and their ability to lead and govern,” said Michael Leavitt, chair of Intermountain Health’s Board. “To them we entrust the highest governance of this special organization, with the sole mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” Here is brief information about each of the new Board members:   Mario M. Carrera: With 35 years of experience in media, marketing, and management, Mario works to enhance the life and economic well-being of Latinos and community at-large through leadership development, advocacy, and policy research. Mario most recently served as the president and CEO of the nonprofit and nonpartisan Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy and Research Organization (CLLARO).   Russell ‘Chip’ Childs: Chip is CEO and president of SkyWest, Inc. He has served as president since 2014. Since joining the company, Chip has led SkyWest’s evolution as the world’s largest regional airline. SkyWest was named one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies in 2019, one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2015, and Regional Airline of the Year by Air Transport World in 2014—for the third time.   Seraphine Kapsandoy-Jones, PhD, RN: Seraphine is the vice president of population healthcare and clinical operations at Centene Corporation. She received a Bachelor of Nursing and PhD from the University of Utah. Seraphine has 20 years of nursing practice, leadership, clinical informatics, and healthcare information technology experience.   Randal K. Quarles: Randal is chairman and co-founder of The Cynosure Group, an investment firm bringing together several of the United States’ largest family offices to make long-term private investments. Randal was vice chairman of the Federal Reserve System from October of 2017 through October 2021,serving as the system’s first vice chairman for supervision, charged with ensuring stability of the financial sector. He also served as the chairman of the Financial Stability Board and was a key architect of the Fed’s crisis response in March 2020, credited with preventing collapse of the U.S. and global financial systems. Four other board members retired to create these vacancies and we want to thank them for their years of service.

Two years ago, Stephanie Loy’s life looked radically different. Today, she’s a medical assistant at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver thanks to a workforce development program and collaboration between a Denver nonprofit, CrossPurpose, and Intermountain Health. “I always wanted to be in healthcare, but after I graduated high school, I was told I couldn’t go to college because I didn’t have the money,” Stephanie says. She worked two security jobs in downtown Denver; it wasn’t enough to pay her bills, nor did it give her purpose. “I wanted something better,” she says. Learn more about how this collaboration is allowing people without a college degree to work in healthcare by offering training and development opportunities: https://lnkd.in/g_3Yy8ge #TogetherForTheHealthiestLives

Jason Downing was working as a licensed practical nurse in rehabilitation when his wife was diagnosed with preeclampsia and ultimately had to deliver their first baby at 28 weeks. Born in Orem, Utah, Jason joined the Army after high school and got his LPN after basic training. He stayed in the reserves 14 years. During that time, he worked in the rehabilitation unit at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. He knew he wanted to pursue an RN, but it wasn’t until that premature delivery – and the three-month stay in the Utah Valley Hospital NICU that followed – that his career came into focus.