Timpanogos Regional Hospital

11/05/2025

Are you still feeling the impact of the time change? How are you managing the “fall back” clock adjustment? Although it's typically easier to adapt to the fall time change over the one in the spring, it also has an impact on our health.

According to a new analysis by Stanford Medicine scientists, changing clocks twice a year disrupts circadian rhythms, leading to higher rates of stroke and obesity. Researchers compared permanent standard time, permanent daylight saving time and biannual shifting. The team found that, from a circadian perspective, either permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time would be healthier than our seasonal shifting, with permanent standard time benefitting the most people.

MountainStar Healthcare's facility Chief Medical Officer for Draper's Lone Peak Hospital joined Dan Evans & Kelly Chapman this week on FOX 13 News' Good Day Utah program to talk about the body’s innate clock and how best to handle the time change.

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11/04/2025

MountainStar Healthcare is thrilled to announce the FIRST graduating class of nurses at Utah’s Galen College of Nursing! Congratulations, graduates!!! 🎉

We are thrilled to help address the nursing shortage across the U.S. and remain committed to advancing the future of nursing in our state.

On October 21, Utah’s newest nurses accepted their diplomas and walked the stage in front of their loved ones. One of those first-ever Galen Salt Lake City, UT Campus graduates is Shanna Dufner – a long-time Labor & Delivery scrub technician at our MountainStar Healthcare sister facility, Cache Valley Hospital! Shanna spent the past two years working to earn her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and has plans to continue her education there to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Shanna and our very own Timpanogos Regional Hospital Chief Nursing Officer, Katie King, recently joined Morgan Saxton on Fox 13's The PLACE to talk about their nursing career journeys. WATCH: https://bit.ly/4hLgb0E via FOX 13 News

"HCA Healthcare's support made all the difference for me. The financial and professional support created a space for me to follow this dream... knowing that my company believed in me and wanted to invest in my education made it possible. It showed me that they truly value their nurses and want to see us grow," Shanna said.

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10/29/2025

Today is World Stroke Day 2025.

Stroke remains the second-leading cause of death in the world. There are an estimated 17 million strokes worldwide each year. On January 17, 2024, Silivenusi "Nusi" Tukuafu was just 50 years old and despite thinking he was "too young" to have a stroke, the Utah man became one of those stroke statistics. When he woke up and suddenly couldn’t move his left arm, his wife, Arnetia, knew he needed to get help fast. Thankfully, she called 911 right away and Nusi was taken by ambulance to our MountainStar Healthcare sister facility, St. Mark's Hospital – a Comprehensive Stroke Center – near the family's home. Once there, Nusi received an intravenous clot-busting drug 18 minutes after arriving at the ER, putting his "door-to-needle" time well within the 60-minute time frame recommended by the American Heart Association.

READ: https://bit.ly/3LhEuqN via American Stroke Association

Every minute counts to save lives and protect long-term brain function.

Join the stroke community on October 29 to:
➡️ Raise awareness of the serious nature of stroke
➡️ Increase knowledge of risk factors for stroke
➡️ Advance recognition of warning signs of stroke (F.A.S.T.)
➡️ Talk about ways to reduce the burden of stroke
➡️ Advocate for action to improve access to treatment and care

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Nusi’s quick stroke treatment may have saved his life. Read his survivor story and learn why every second counts when it comes to stroke care.

10/25/2025

Today is the day! We’re here at the hospital until 2:00 pm. Come get rid of those unused medications in your medicine cabinet. Safe, anonymous and EASY. We’ll even take pet meds. No needles please! You don’t even have to get out of your car!

750 W 800 N Orem, UT 84057

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Timpanogos Regional Hospital is proud to partner with Orem PD in support of the Drug
Enforcement Agency's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in the fight against medication misuse and opioid addiction.

Crush the Crisis events aim to educate our communities on the risk of medication misuse while providing a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused and expired medications that may be left over from previous procedures or other medical visits.

Since expanding Crush the Crisis as a nationwide initiative in 2019, our colleagues have helped to safely dispose of more than 88,600 pounds of medication. Join us this year as we continue on the road to reaching our overall goal of 100K pounds of collected medication.

10/24/2025

Clean out your medicine cabinet! Timpanogos Regional Hospital is proud to partner with Orem Police in support of the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in the fight against medication misuse and opioid addiction.

📆Date: This Saturday, October 25
⌚Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
📍Location: Timpanogos Regional Hospital

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Crush the Crisis events aim to educate our communities on the risk of medication misuse while providing a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused and expired medications that may be left over from previous procedures or other medical visits. Since expanding Crush the Crisis as a nationwide initiative in 2019, our colleagues have helped to safely dispose of more than 88,600 pounds of medication. Join us this year as we continue on the road to reaching our overall goal of 100K pounds of collected medication.

10/23/2025

Join MountainStar Healthcare this Saturday, October 25, as we host our annual “Crush the Crisis” Prescription Drug Take Back Day event.

In 2025, we are once again joining our local law enforcement partners across Utah and HCA Healthcare hospitals nationwide to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of the safe disposal of unused or expired medications.

Janet Zarndt, our vice president of pharmacy services, joined Morgan Saxton on Fox 13's The PLACE today to spread the word. WATCH: http://bit.ly/4qtjldA

Thanks, FOX 13 News, for having us!

Learn how you can help and find a location near you at HCAhealthcare.com/CrushTheCrisis.

How MountainStar and HCA Healthcare are addressing the drug overdose epidemic in the United States through "Crush the Crisis".

10/16/2025

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It accounts for about 30% of all new female cancers each year. According to the American Cancer Society, the average risk of a woman in the U.S. developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 13%.

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MountainStar Healthcare is working to reduce the risk of the disease which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Dr. Ally Parnes – a radiologist who specializes in breast imaging – recently joined Jenny Hardman on Fox 13's The PLACE to promote regular screening.

WATCH: http://bit.ly/491tMyw via FOX 13 News

Want to learn more about women's health? Round up your friends & get ready for a night of fun and pampering at Timpanogos Regional Hospital's first-ever Girls’ Night Out next Thursday, October 23 from 5 - 7 p.m. It's a FREE outdoor event for those 16 to 60+, so bring the whole female crew and park in the back of the facility. You don't want to miss it!

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Approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States (13.1%) will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and 1 in 43 (2.3%) will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society.

10/03/2025

♥ Gather your friends and get ready for a night of fun, health education, and pampering! Timpanogos Regional Hospital’s first-ever Girls’ Night Out, for girls 16 and up, is a complimentary outdoor event you won’t want to miss! ♥

Here are a few of the entities that will be joining us, to give you a flavor...

‌Alyssa Hall Makeup Studios
Blue Unicorn Protein Bars
Creative Wigs
Crumbl Cookies
MTech
Sole Reflexology Spa
Solis Mammography
Sound Baths by Natalie Rassmussen
Sunset Slush Classic Italian Ice
Timpanogos Regional Cardiopulmonary
Timpanogos Regional Food Services
Utah Health Department Wellness Clinic

Brought to you by Timpanogos Regional Hospital and Lots of Love.

Mark your calendar!

09/27/2025

A First for Utah County: Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Implanted at Timpanogos Regional Hospital

Last month, the cardiac catheterization team at Timpanogos Regional Hospital successfully implanted a dual-chamber leadless pacemaker—the first procedure of its kind in Utah County. The implantation was performed by Dr. Brennan Rigby alongside members of our exceptional cardiac team.

This advanced technology offers a new level of pacing for patients with sinus node dysfunction (SND), closely replicating the heart’s natural conduction system and ensuring synchronized chamber contractions. Key benefits include:

• Reduced infection risk due to the absence of traditional leads and battery packs
• Extended battery life
• Device retrievability
• A modular system that can be adapted to disease progression

Congratulations to the entire team for this great achievement. Timpanogos Regional Hospital continues to lead the way in delivering best-in-class healthcare to our community.

To learn more about our Cardiac services go to: https://www.mountainstar.com/locations/timpanogos-regional-hospital/specialties/cardiology

09/09/2025

In 2014, Andrew Zenger was just getting his start in the medical field as an administrative intern at Timpanogos Regional Hospital. 11 years later he has returned as our hospital's new CEO. Said Zenger, “I’m thrilled to return to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, the place where I began my career and discovered my passion for healthcare. This hospital has always been special to me–not only as the starting point of my professional journey, but also as the place my own family has chosen for care.” His mission-driven focus and desire to find more ways to provide health care for patients make him a perfect fit for Timpanogos Regional Hospital and Utah County.

We are thrilled to have Andrew as our new Chief Executive Officer. Join us in welcoming him aboard!

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Read more at the Daily Herald.

MountainStar Healthcare’s Timpanogos Regional Hospital will welcome its new chief executive officer to take the helm of the 122-bed Orem facility next week. Andrew Zenger replaces Austin Manning, who recently vacated the role after 2 ½ years for a leadership position at a medical center in Califo...

09/06/2025

🌻Please join us in congratulating Labor Nurse Samantha Ethington, who was awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the quarter at Timpanogos Regional Hospital! 🌻

The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize outstanding nurses. It is a way to thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. Nurses, every day, go above and beyond to not only provide patients and families with excellence in clinical care, but also with compassion.

Samantha was nominated by a colleague who said she immediately recognized the signs of sepsis in a laboring mother. It was found that the patient had a surprising and acute issue that required additional attention after the delivery. Samantha cared for the patient during her delivery and helped coordinate care across departments as the patient’s issues were addressed afterward. She worked tirelessly to make sure mom was able to stay connected with her newborn in the NICU. Samantha is an incredible example of nursing excellence and one who is focused on patients throughout their entire journey.

🌞 Congratulations Samantha! Thank you for demonstrating excellence and compassion as you cared for this patient, her baby and many others before. 🙏

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To learn more about working with great nurses like Samantha, visit our website at https://bit.ly/4n0XF64

08/14/2025

We want to remind our patients and community members that we're open and ready to serve you and your family! We're part of an award-winning Utah network with eight acute care hospitals, 14 emergency rooms, eight CareNow® urgent care clinics, and more!

Don't delay receiving the care you need! To find a location that can serve you and your family, visit https://www.mountainstar.com/locations.