Intermountain South Cache Valley Clinic

12/04/2025

Wrapped season is here! And so is our ultimate pump up playlist for our caregivers. Check out our top songs across all our hospitals and clinics.

Which song gets you through the day? Drop it below! 👇

12/01/2025

Get ready: E-bikes are on the rise for many Christmas wish lists. 🚲

These trendy electric and battery powered bikes come in a variety of types. They range in look and can go up to 40 miles per hour speeds.

🚨Trauma data from Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital campuses in Utah have found a 66.7% increase in e-bike-related injuries among children and teens in the past year. High-speed incidents and lack of helmet use are contributing factors to these serious injuries.

To better educate and empower you to make good safety decisions for your future riders, consider these tips:

🚲 Follow all state laws and local ordinances.
🚲 Wear a helmet, every ride, every time, and make sure it fits properly. Ensure the type of helmet aligns with the e-bike’s classification.
🚲 Supervise riders under age 14.
🚲 Follow traffic laws and ride with traffic. Stop at stop signs and red lights, and yield to pedestrians.
🚲 Stay alert and don't use phones or headphones.
🚲 Check the e-bike’s brakes, tires, and lights before riding.
🚲 Wear bright or reflective clothing.
🚲 Use front and rear lights.

E-bike laws vary from state to state, though most classify e-bikes in three categories, depending how fast they can go with and without pedaling.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/48CF1Na.

12/01/2025

11/30/2025

✨ There is hope when fighting diabetes! ✨
Brooke, a registered dietitian with Intermountain Health, reminds us that managing diabetes doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right tools and mindset, you can take control of your health. 💙

Here are five simple steps Brooke recommends:
1️⃣ Get your hemoglobin A1C levels checked– Keep track to understand how food and activity affect your levels.
2️⃣ Eat balanced meals – Focus on whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, and veggies.
3️⃣ Stay active – Aim for at least 30 minutes of movement most days.
4️⃣ Lose weight - a modest amount, losing between 5-7% of your body weight, can significantly improve blood sugar control
5️⃣ Take medications as prescribed – Consistency is key to keeping your body in balance.

💡 Brooke’s message: You are not alone. Small steps add up to significant changes.

For more information, check the link in our bio.

👉 Share this with someone who needs encouragement today. Together, we can fight diabetes with hope and strength!

11/30/2025

Thanksgiving Day surprise! 💗👶💗

Baby Luna Grace surprised her parents Vannessa and Dax just 3 minutes shy of Intermountain Medical Center when contractions intensified in the middle of Thanksgiving traffic, and baby Luna was delivered in their own own hands in the front seat of the minivan!

Thanksgiving will never be the same for the Lowe’s after welcoming their healthy 5 lbs 6 oz bundle of joy!

11/28/2025

You read that right. Some women who have never had diabetes before may develop diabetes during pregnancy known as gestational diabetes.

Women with gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

🤰Gestational diabetes has no symptoms so it’s important to complete a glucose screening test between 24-28 weeks. Doctors or midwives recommend this for all pregnant patients.

There are increased risks or complications for mom and baby during pregnancy or delivery with gestational diabetes.

These include:
• Getting high blood pressure or preeclampsia.
• Preterm births.
• The need for a cesarean delivery.
• Other delivery complications since babies are more likely to have a larger than normal birthweight.

HOWEVER, moms don’t need another stressor. We have specialized teams ready to walk alongside you in your and your baby’s wellbeing.

Visit the https://bit.ly/43E17MG to connect with our Women’s Health team.

11/27/2025

The chefs at Intermountain Health are busy preparing Thanksgiving-themed options for all who will be in our facilities on Thanksgiving Day! 👨‍🍳

That is no small task since they serve 35,000 meals daily across Intermountain Health!

Baked sage gnocchi has been on past Thanksgiving menus as an alternative to turkey. If you are still scrambling for a delicious dish, consider this hit! 🍽️

Step 1
In a large pot bring water to a boil. Add gnocchi into the boiling water with a strainer and cook briefly just to soften the gnocchi. Approximately 1-2 minutes. As an alternative steam the gnocchi.

Gently toss the gnocchi in some of the oil to prevent sticking. Lay out in a single layer on parchment lined sheet pans. This may need to be done in batches. Do not crowd the gnocchi.

When all gnocchi is partially cooked, immediately sear on a flat top, in a tilt skillet. Sear on medium high heat. Gnocchi should be browned on both sides so that it has a bit of a hard crust but is not burnt. Cool down completely before using to finish the recipe.
*This step is essential to success, and the Gnocchi must be treated gently, so it doesn't break or stick together.

Once seared, the gnocchi is easy to work with. Gnocchi can be done up to two days in advance and held cold until ready to mix with other ingredients and cook.

Step 2
Toss the vegetables with the oil and the salt. Lay out in a single even layer on parchment lined sheet pans.

Roast at 400 degrees until the vegetables are browned and mostly cooked, but not turned to mush, approximately 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.

Step 3
Combine cheeses, seasonings and sage. Toss together with the vegetable mixture and gnocchi. Pour vegetable broth into a large shallow pan. Add gnocchi and vegetable mixture and spread evenly over the pan.

Bake covered at 375 degrees for approximately 10-15 minutes. Remove the cover and continue to cook until gnocchi is hot and begins to brown on top, approximately 10-15 more minutes.

Yield: 12 servings of one cup each.

For more information about food services or other jobs available at Intermountain Health visit the careers page at https://bit.ly/48dr3jy.

11/26/2025

The good news about prediabetes?🗞️
You CAN do something about it.

🩸There are risk factors you can change to lower your chances of prediabetes and diabetes, including:

• Not getting enough physical activity.
• Having a poor diet.
• Are overweight or obese.
• Smoke and use to***co.
• Have high blood pressure.
• Have high cholesterol.

Don’t feel guilty or discouraged if you have these risk factors. There are ways to manage them and our teams are ready to help you. ❤️

Do you want to find out if you’re at risk to have prediabetes?
Visit https://bit.ly/4icidHd to take our 1-minute diabetes risk quiz.

11/24/2025

Welcome back to our diabetes series! 👋
Let’s talk a little more about the differences between types 1 and 2 diabetes.

Early detection is the key to treat both types of diabetes. It may decrease the risk of diabetes-related complications.

🩸Some common symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes include:

• Frequent urination.
• An increase in thirst.
• Increased hunger — despite eating.
• Extreme fatigue.
• Blurry vision.

• Specifically for T1D, abnormal weight loss.
• Specifically for T2D pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands and feet.

Your health care provider may suggest screening for type 1 diabetes if you have a family history of it.

It’s important to chat with your doctor if you think you may have these symptoms.
For more information, and to find a doctor closer to home, visit https://bit.ly/47WHfWh.

11/20/2025

Have you heard of an A1C? Not everyone is aware of the role that A1Cs play when it comes to diagnosing diabetes. Here’s a brief run down!

🩸Lowering your A1C—even by 1%—reduces complications by 40%.

Diabetes can be diagnosed through a blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels (A1C) over the span of 3 months.

If you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough of a hormone called insulin or doesn’t use insulin properly.

This causes glucose — your body’s main source of energy — to stay in your blood instead of going into your cells and can lead to serious health problems.

We offer virtual classes to help you build healthy habits and lower your risk.

Way to Wellness is taught by our registered dietitian nutritionists. Check out https://bit.ly/48kQUXX for more information.

11/18/2025

Do you know the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?

🧠 There are many different types of dementia — including Alzheimer’s.
Dementia is an umbrella term for types of diseases where there is damage to memory or thinking parts of the brain. People can have more than one type of dementia.

There are more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2020. This number is expected to double every 20 years.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and if you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, we see you. Please make sure to also take care of your own physical and mental health. You matter too. ❤️

To learn more about dementia and Alzheimer's, visit https://bit.ly/4hWE9WG.

11/17/2025

Do you or someone you know have diabetes? 1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose (blood sugar) is too high.

🩸November is Diabetes Awareness Month.
Common symptoms that someone may experience include:

• Urinating often.
• Feeling very thirsty.
• Feeling very hungry — even though you are eating.
• Extreme fatigue.
• Blurry vision.
• Cuts or bruises that are slow to heal.
• Weight loss — even though you are eating more (type 1).
• Tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands or feet (type 2).

Hang out with us all month as we share more information about the different types of diabetes and some tips to address it.

Visit https://bit.ly/47WHfWh for more information.

08/24/2018

Many studies over the past 20 years have shown that eating healthy meals can improve memory and concentration, boost your creativity and problem-solving, lift your mood, and build overall health. Follow the link below for some awesome recipes:

Intermountain chefs share healthy recipes and cooking tips to provide fresh ideas for making healthier eating choices to help you LiVe Well.

08/22/2018

Because our environment has a large impact on our health and well-being, an important part of living well is doing our part to take care of the environment. We can work together as proactive communities to foster a safe, happy, and healthy world for years to come.

Making healthy choices is important, but it's not enough to counteract poor environmental conditions that affect our health.

08/17/2018

OPT OUT. Most Utahns struggling with opioid addiction received their first opioid prescription to treat a short-term injury or after surgery.

To manage pain, opt out of opioids. Some of these treatments may actually work better and have fewer risks and side effects:

-A combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and ibuprofen (Advil®)
-Naproxen (Aleve®)
-Physical Therapy
-Exercise
-Certain medications that are also used for depression or seizures
-Interventional therapies (injections)
-Cognitive behavioral therapy

08/15/2018

Depression is more than just feeling sad or a little under the weather. Depression is an illness caused by problems with the chemicals in your brain. This chemical imbalance affects how you feel, think and act. Research has shown that it's a medical illness just like diabetes or high blood pressure.

08/13/2018

Nearly 40 kids in the U.S. die every year in hot cars.Fortunately, there are safety habits you can easily implement that can help save the life of your child.

Mother of two, Felicia, shares her story about how easily an accident can happen to anyone, and the importance of never leaving your child alone in a car.

08/10/2018

Dr. Washburn received his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his family practice residency in Rapid City, South Dakota. In his spare time, Dr. Washburn likes to spend time with his wife and four daughters and enjoys the outdoors and baking.

To learn more about Dr. Washburn, click here: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/find-a-doctor/w/washburn-jesse-c/

Call 435.755.3300 to make an appointment!

08/08/2018

Safely dispose of your leftover or expired opioids by using a medication drop box. These permanent community collection sites are FREE and can be found at law enforcement agencies and participating pharmacies across the state.

Find your nearest drop box here: http://useonlyasdirected.org/throw-out/

08/06/2018

As parents, helping our kids through the changes taking place in their bodies and minds can be daunting, but the more you know about puberty, the better equipped you’ll be to talk about it. Here are a few tips.

As parents, helping our kids through the changes taking place in their bodies and minds can be daunting.

08/03/2018

Only 48% of Utahns talk to their doctors about the risks associated with opioids. Don’t just listen—have a conversation. Before you take an opioid, take a moment to ask your doctor these five questions:

07/30/2018

Make sure you know where all of your children are before you start to drive away, but with a full house - or a full neighborhood - you can never assume that everyone is out of harm's way.

Backovers and frontovers are accidents that happen when an infant or child is accidentally rolled over by a moving vehicle in a driveway or parking lot. Learn how to prevent these tragedies from happening.

07/27/2018

Where and how you sleep, your sleep habits, and even the type of mattress and pillow really do matter.

Nothing feels better than a good night’s sleep. Where and how you sleep, your sleep habits, and even the type of mattress and pillow really do matter.