Intermountain McKay-Dee Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic

11/05/2025

Join us in celebrating Patient Blood Management Awareness Week!

PBM Awareness Week is a time to raise awareness about the importance of managing and preserving a patient’s own blood. It promotes safe, evidence-based care that reduces unnecessary transfusions and improves outcomes across all healthcare settings.

At Intermountain Health, we're proud to be growing our Patient Blood Management program with three dedicated PBM coordinators leading the way. A key focus our coordinators will place on is anemia management. Early identification and treatment of anemia is essential to reduce transfusion needs, support recovery, and improve patient outcomes.

Learn more about what your bloodwork can tell you here: https://bit.ly/47IJs7u

11/04/2025

Getting older doesn’t mean giving up the things you love. 🏒 Trip Mitchell,
a lifelong hockey player, shares how an injury led to unexpected
friendships with his physical therapist — and how the Intermountain team
helped him reclaim his life, one stride at a time. 💪

11/03/2025

🏃‍♀️💙 Hero on the Run 💙🏃‍♀️
While racing the Berlin Marathon, Intermountain caregiver Sam Hall, RN,
paused her own race to save a fellow runner’s life.
At mile 15, Sam saw a runner collapse. Without hesitation, she jumped into
action—checking for a pulse, calling for help, and performing CPR until
medics arrived.

“I kept thinking, ‘How do I leave this man?’” Sam said. She finished the
race far behind her goal time, but with a heart full of relief after learning
he survived. Sam’s also chasing another goal: becoming a “six-star finisher” by
completing all six World Major Marathons. Berlin was her fourth—next up,
Tokyo and London!

Her message? 🫀 Stay current on CPR training (check the link in our bio). You never know when you’ll need it.

10/30/2025

💪 Katchie’s journey is all about strength and teamwork. In May 2024, she was diagnosed with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma—just nine days after her mom received the same news. With a genetic risk, she knew it wasn’t a matter of if but when.
Her care was built on a team-based approach with her oncologist, general surgeon, and plastic surgeon. Guided by Dr. Shale, Katchie chose tissue expanders and reconstruction following her mastectomy—a decision that helped her regain confidence and feel like herself again.
🎥 Watch her inspiring story now.
👉 Schedule your consult today – link in bio

10/29/2025

🌟 Meet Lily Burt, RN, a shining star at McKay-Dee Hospital! For 13 years, she has
touched countless lives with her compassionate care. Recently, a special moment unfolded
when Lily sang to a nervous Japanese-speaking patient, choosing the classic song "Four
Seasons." 🎶
Lily believes that music is the universal language of comfort. After her heartfelt serenade, the
patient’s demeanor changed, and trust was built. 💖 "Getting someone to smile is a big
accomplishment," Lily shared.
Her dedication doesn’t stop there! From homemade treats for her coworkers to offering
personalized care, Lily goes above and beyond every day.
Join us in celebrating Nurse Lily — a true embodiment of compassion! 🙌

10/27/2025

✨ Mandy’s journey shows the power of resilience and artistry in breast reconstruction. After discovering a lump in 2019, she faced a double mastectomy, tissue expanders, implants, and a DIEP flap. Her final steps—nipple reconstruction and tattoo artistry—gave her beautiful, natural-looking results that feel authentic to her, even if different from before.
If you’ve had a mastectomy or are considering reconstruction, our board-certified plastic surgeons and reconstructive artists are here to help you restore confidence and feel whole again.
🎥 Watch Mandy’s inspiring story now.
👉 Schedule your consult today – link in bio

10/24/2025

💗 Shauna’s journey began with a self-breast exam that changed everything. She discovered a lump and was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma—completely unexpected, as genetic testing showed no gene link.
After a double mastectomy, Shauna started her reconstruction process. She says her doctors “worked their magic,” helping her feel feminine again, regain her sense of self, and embrace beauty despite it all.
If you’re currently going through cancer treatment or have had a mastectomy and are considering breast reconstruction, our board-certified plastic surgeons and reconstructive artists are here to help.
🎥 Watch Shauna’s inspiring story and learn what’s possible.
👉 Schedule your consult today – link in bio

10/23/2025

🌟 This Pharmacy Week, we’re sharing a helpful tip from our amazing local pharmacists! Did you know you can get essential medications delivered right to your doorstep without needing a doctor's appointment? 🙌

Simply fill out a form online pay a small service fee to skip the wait and hassle of scheduling an appointment. Plus, enjoy FREE delivery on your essentials! It’s simple, convenient, and designed with you in mind. 💊💨

Don’t let time constraints keep you from getting the care you need. Try out this hassle-free option today! (Link in our bio)

10/22/2025

🎃✨ This Halloween, let's keep it fun and safe for kids with food allergies! Dietitian Amy Moon from Primary Children’s Hospital shares some quick tips:

1. **Plan Ahead**: Discuss allergies with your child to avoid stress.
2. **Bring Your Own Treats**: Safe snacks from home can make all the difference!
3. **Check Labels**: Always read labels before enjoying treats.
4. **Communicate**: Inform friends and family about allergies to prevent mishaps.
5. **Focus on Fun**: Plan activities like pumpkin carving instead of just candy!

Let’s keep our little ghouls healthy this Halloween! 🍬👻

10/21/2025

"🩷 Just a reminder from Dr. John Shakespeare this Breast Cancer Awareness Month: If you’ve skipped a year or two, it’s time to get back on track and schedule your mammogram! Early detection is key in fighting breast cancer. Let’s prioritize our health and support one another. Don’t wait—book your appointment today! 💖

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10/20/2025

🌟 Happy Pharmacy Week! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication of our pharmacists who work tirelessly to help everyone live their healthiest lives. We want to shine a light on one of our amazing clinical pharmacists, Sara, from the beautiful Colorado region.

A day in Sara's life involves empowering patients to understand their medications, ensuring they're used safely and effectively. Her commitment to patient care makes a real difference in our community!

If you need guidance on your medications, don’t hesitate to reach out! Consult your local Intermountain Health clinic to schedule an online or in-person appointment. Let’s prioritize your health together! 💊💚

10/16/2025

In partnership with the Las Vegas Raiders, four brave cancer warriors from Intermountain Children's Health spent an epic day with the Raiders: meeting players and Raiderettes, playing games, and touring the Intermountain Health Performance Center. All four of these patients have traveled from Nevada to Utah for certain types of care.

Jade, Benji, Luna, and Colston have all battled extensive rounds of chemotherapy and other challenging treatments. These unforgettable moments are part of a powerful mission: bringing Nevada its first Children’s Hospital so families no longer have to travel out of state for lifesaving care.

Thank you, Las Vegas Raiders, for standing with our community and championing children’s health in Nevada.

04/11/2019

We are up and going! Come visit between now and 7pm!

10/27/2018

Come see us at the Snowbasin Ski Swap today until 4pm at the Davis Legacy Events Center! We're ready to help you stay on the slopes all season!

06/30/2018

Come see us at Trailfest today! We’ll be here until 2:00 P.M.

06/08/2018

Do you ever have pain in your low back, your glutes, your hamstrings, or your groin?

If so, you may have a rotation or upslip in the sacroiliac joint that is causing hip misalignment and thus aches and tightness in and around the pelvic region. This is a super common occurrence for runners as we tend to be weak in our core stabilizing muscles because of our lack of side to side movement, which would more prominently engage these stabilizing muscles.

Here is a corrective exercise to help align the hips again. From here, the key is to strengthen your core muscles so you fix the root of the problem.

Do you ever have pain in your low back, your glutes, your hamstrings, or your groin? If so, you may have a rotation or upslip in the sacroiliac joint that is...

04/09/2018

Head Injuries: What You Need to Know

Fortunately, most childhood falls or blows to the head cause injury to the scalp only. While these can be scary-looking, they usually aren't dangerous. An internal head injury could be more serious because it may cause bleeding or bruising of the brain.

02/09/2018

Go Team USA! We're kinda excited to see a few of our caregivers taking care of some pretty awesome athletes. 🇺🇸

Two Intermountain caregivers will be providing medical care for some of the world’s top athletes at the 2018 Winter Olympic games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

05/20/2017

Our awesome volunteers that make one fantastic orthopedic team!

05/20/2017

Our volunteers are all set up and ready to serve the runners!