Intermountain Orem Community Hospital

09/12/2025

If you think someone might be considering su***de, ask them. While it may feel counterintuitive or even uncomfortable, research shows that asking others about su***de reduces su***de risk. Try questions like:

• “Seems like something is up, wanna talk about it?”
• “I noticed you have been more withdrawn, are you doing okay?”
• “Have you had thoughts of su***de?”
• “Are you considering ending your life?”

“Asking the question does not increase the chances of someone harming themselves, it does the opposite,” said Matt Steinkamp, director of the Intermountain Employee Assistance Program (IEAP). “Someone asking the question provides the opportunity for the person to answer it. People feeling this way often feel shame or guilt for doing so or assume that no one cares or would care if they followed through with su***de. Asking the question opens up the opportunity to talk about how they are feeling. Asking the question shows you care and want to help. It can take the focus off the hopelessness the person is feeling and begin to focus on getting the support they need.”

Here’s a course with tools and resources you can use to help someone experiencing thoughts of su***de: https://liveonutah.org/

09/11/2025

Hair loss is a tough topic.

Not because people aren’t curious about it – they are. The internet is packed with ads, tips, supplements, and shampoos promising a fix. The hard part is knowing what’s real and what’s just another myth.

Those myths can keep men from seeking out treatments that actually work. And they can delay care to the point where treatments may not help as much as they could.

Don't let hair loss myths hold you back. Discover the truth behind 5 common misconceptions and learn how Intermountain Health's on-demand service offers real, evidence-based treatment options for men

09/09/2025

Fall prevention doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

Just a few thoughtful changes—like clearing clutter and changing lighting—can make a big difference in your daily life.

09/08/2025

Ladies Night Out: Celebrating Women’s Health and Wellness

Join us at your local event dedicated to informing and supporting women on their journey to better health.

9/25 - Intermountain Alta View Hospital
10/2 - Intermountain Riverton Hospital
10/2 - Intermountain Heber Valley Hospital
10/6 - Intermountain Layton Hospital
10/7 - Intermountain Medical Center
10/8 - Intermountain Sanpete Valley Hospital
10/9 - Intermountain LDS Hospital
10/9 - Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital
10/9 - Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital
10/23 - Intermountain Logan Regional Hospital
11/6 - Intermountain Park City Hospital

More info: https://connect.intermountainhealth.org/ladies-night-out

09/08/2025

At Intermountain Health, we believe that mental wellness is just as important as physical health—and that belief doesn’t end when Mental Health Awareness Month does. That’s why we’re proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to supporting mental health in our communities year-round.

We teamed up with the Las Vegas Raiders and The Defensive Line to host “The Strongest Play – Winning the Mental Game On and Off the Field”—a free, interactive mental wellness field day for youth and families at the Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson, Nevada.

Intermountain Health, the Las Vegas Raiders, and The Defensive Line hosted a powerful youth mental wellness event in Nevada--featuring fitness, mindfulness, and real conversations to break the stigma around mental health. Discover how this community-dri...

09/05/2025

If you think someone might be considering su***de, ask them.

While it may feel counterintuitive or even uncomfortable, research shows that asking others about su***de reduces su***de risk. Try questions like:

• “Seems like something is up, wanna talk about it?”
• “I noticed you have been more withdrawn, are you doing okay?”
• “Have you had thoughts of su***de?”
• “Are you considering ending your life?”

“Asking the question does not increase the chances of someone harming themselves, it does the opposite,” said Matt Steinkamp, director of the Intermountain Employee Assistance Program (IEAP). “Someone asking the question provides the opportunity for the person to answer it. People feeling this way often feel shame or guilt for doing so or assume that no one cares or would care if they followed through with su***de. Asking the question opens up the opportunity to talk about how they are feeling. Asking the question shows you care and want to help. It can take the focus off the hopelessness the person is feeling and begin to focus on getting the support they need.”

Here’s a course with tools and resources you can use to help someone experiencing thoughts of su***de visit: https://liveonutah.org/. Choose from three playbooks to become a “Suicide Prevention Ambassador”.

09/04/2025

Therapy isn't a bandage, it's a toolbox. It gives you skills to handle life's challenges before they become overwhelming. That’s

Dive deeper into the discussion. https://connect.intermountainhealth.org/teen-mental-health-nv

09/04/2025

Vineyard Cares will be at this year’s health festival – part of their mission is to prevent and reduce substance abuse and spread awareness regarding mental health issues among youth and families living around Vineyard. Come meet them at the hospital on Sept 29.

Vineyard Cares is a community coalition that offers parenting help to prevent problem behaviors in youth.

09/03/2025

The ultimate flex? Not letting the flu get you down this season.

Get your annual flu shot. It’s quick, effective, and the best way to protect yourself and others from serious illness.

Share your flexing selfie with

09/02/2025

Our very own Dr. Calquin has been featured in news stories all over the state for the opening of our new clinic in Vineyard. Here he is on KUTV...

Intermountain Health is continuing to meet the needs of the fast-growing community in Utah County with the opening of the new Intermountain Vineyard Clinic, whi

08/31/2025

This summer, Intermountain Health was proud to partner with West Academy for their world-class Summer Intensive Program—bringing together over 550 talented dancers ages 13–20 from across the country for five weeks of elite training and wellness support.

The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy Summer Intensive is recognized as one of the top programs in the nation, attracting the highest caliber of dancers. Under the supervision of Artistic Director Adam Sklute and Academy Director Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, participants had the opportunity to learn from principal faculty, guest artists, choreographers, and ballet masters from around the globe.

With a focus on developing well-rounded dancers, the program offered exposure to a wide variety of disciplines—while emphasizing classical ballet technique and key elements that build strong, versatile artists. Dancers refined their skills in pointe, pas de deux, contemporary, jazz, flamenco, and more.

As 's official Health Partner, Intermountain Health supported dancer health, safety, and performance every step of the way—ensuring each student could train at their very best.

08/29/2025

Why apologize for being human? You’re allowed to have bad days, rough moments, and times when you don’t feel okay. Owning your feelings is strength, not something to be sorry for.

08/28/2025

Also coming to the Family Health Festival - MAGUtah - education, resources and services that empower aging adults to thrive.
Come learn what they offer
https://magutah.gov/aging/

Through the Caregiver Support Program, we provide caregivers with information, resources, education, and support groups to support them as they care for a senior loved one.

08/28/2025

Patients in a remote area of Fairbanks, Alaska, now have broader access to greatly needed cancer services due to a groundbreaking telehealth partnership between Intermountain Health and the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC).

The Telehealth Oncology collaboration brings comprehensive cancer care closer to home for Alaska Native populations across a vast and remote region. This is a group research shows, has a higher rate of cancers than non-Native Alaskans.

The TeleOncology partnership with Intermountain Health is designed to reduce travel time and expenses, allowing many patients to remain in their communities during cancer treatment and receive the best possible treatment and comprehensive cancer care.

After initial in-person oncology treatments in Fairbanks, many patients can continue follow-up care remotely, including some lab monitoring and telehealth consultations.

08/26/2025

In an emergency, a few minutes can make all the difference. That’s why Intermountain Health teamed up with Utah’s largest school districts to teach staff the three principles of Stop The Bleed:

-Pressure
-Wound Packing
-Tourniquets

“Teaching people proper CPR for the last several decades has made a huge difference in saving lives and now Stop the Bleed training is aiming to do the same,” said Maranda Davis, RN, trauma services manager for Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. “Providing our educators an opportunity to have a hands-on experience with tools is a key component to this training. It helps remove the hesitancy someone may have due to what they have seen in movies or on TV.”

Staff from nearly 90 schools in the Alpine School District gathered for a Stop The Bleed training course before school started, allowing them to be prepared members of the community should they be faced with an emergency situation.

Find a Stop the Bleed class near you.

https://intermountainhealthcare.org/classes-events/detail/stop-the-bleed?startDate=08-25-2025&sortBy=soonest

08/22/2025

In the state of Utah ALL ATV riders are required to be certified.
Intermountain Health are teaming up with the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation to teach the hands-on portion.
Dates and locations on the link...
https://recreation.utah.gov/.../youth-atv-hands-on-course/

08/12/2025

Our new clinic in Vineyard is getting a second doctor soon - and he introduced himself and the clinic on ABC 4's Good Things Utah this week. Welcome Dr. Calquin!

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – Intermountain Health is continuing to meet the needs of the fast-growing community in Utah County with the opening of the new Intermountain Vineyard Clinic…

07/10/2025

The brand-new Intermountain Health Vineyard clinic was officially opened at a ribbon cutting attended by city official and Intermountain leaders.

Dr. Mark Clinger, our first family medicine provider at the clinic noted “Family medicine is about caring for people across all stages of life from newborns and grandparents, and we’re here for regular check-ups, unexpected accidents, and preventative screenings. We can make a difference for all the families that are here in the area.”

Dr. Clinger acknowledged that Vinyard was growing rapidly and that with growth comes the need for health care where families live, work and where the kids go to school.

“We're not just opening doors to a new building. We're opening access to healthcare that's close, convenient and committed to the people,” he said.

Ashlee Whatcott, Intermountain’s executive director for primary care in Utah County, spoke about primary care being a foundation of wellness.

“We believe that better health starts with better access, and this clinic is a clear step in that direction,” she said. “Vineyard clinic is not just for immediate healthcare needs; we’re trying to build a foundation for long-term wellness and prevention.”

Whatcott echoed Dr. Clinger’s remarks about Intermountain’s commitment to communities.

“Vineyard clinic represents our bringing care closer to home for the Vineyard community. We want to meet people where and when they most need us. We know the area is a vibrant growing community, we’re excited to be part of that growth.”

Whatcott announced that a second physician will be starting as early as September, with plans for a third in 2026.

06/24/2025

On Friday we celebrated the opening of the Orem OB-GYN & Nurse Midwives clinic.

Dr. Mathew Wells, Intermountain’s Medical Director for Women’s Health, spoke about the opportunities the clinic gives to women in the community to tailor their birthing experience through the Simply Birth program. Wells said, “We have OB-GYNs, we have certified nurse midwives, we have mental health support so from start to finish it can be done here at Orem Community Hospital.” He noted that “Orem community OBGYN and the nurse midwives is really the first of its kind,” and that there are plans to pattern many clinics after this in the future.

Holly Zierenberg, one of our certified midwives at the clinic said, “This facility gives us the opportunity to do what we really love, which is care for women and care for them at the bedside. We have the opportunity to support women during their delivery, and to be there with them every step of the way leading up to that experience. We’re excited to be part of a group where we can offer opportunities and choices to women.”

Senior manager Kelsey Stanfill spoke of their promise “to serve with excellence, with care, with compassion and to always put the health and dignity of women at the heart of everything they do.”

The midwives clinic is almost doubling the number of deliveries scheduled for upcoming months. More information about the midwives here https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/orem-obgyn-nurse-midwives

06/12/2025

Endometriosis is difficult to diagnose, and can impact infertility. Dr. Kait Hill, OB-GYN with Intermountain Health, shares what endometriosis is and how it can be treated on KSL. https://studio5.ksl.com/diagnosis-treatment-options-endometriosis/

06/09/2025

Had fun with you all at the Vineyard Days non-motorized parade and Fair. Thanks to the City for putting it all together.

06/05/2025

Saturday we're at Vineyard Days! Come to our booth to meet with:
Our new midwives (11-1)
Your new family doctors at the new Vineyard family clinic (1-3)
Our pediatric specialists (3-5)
Our imaging crew - we're getting you a new MRI machine (5-7)
More info here https://www.vineyarddays.org/

06/04/2025

Thanks for letting us join the Oremfest pool party tonight.
We're giving away more prizes like duffel bags, hydration packs and life jackets. Visit IntermountainHealth.org/SummerSafety to learn top summer safety tips and to make your safety pledge and be entered to win.
🦺 Always wear a life jacket.
👀 Supervise children closely.
🏊 Swim in designated areas.
🚫 Avoid alcohol while boating.
🆘 Learn CPR and basic water rescue skills.

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, Orem Community Hospital honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We pause in gratitude for their sacrifice and the freedoms we enjoy because of their courage.

May we remember, reflect, and recommit to serving our community with the same dedication they showed our nation.