Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital

10/21/2025

💊 Medication Take Back Day!
Have unused or expired medications at home? Bring them to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office (835 E 300 N, Richfield) this Saturday, October 25 from 10 AM–2 PM.

This convenient and anonymous event helps keep our homes and communities safe by preventing misuse and protecting the environment. 🌎

Let’s work together for a healthier Central Utah! 💙

10/20/2025

10/13/2025

Wendy Higgs, practice supervisor, is celebrating 20 years with Intermountain Health and North and South Sevier Clinics!

"Wendy has been a dedicated member of North Sevier Clinic for the past 20 years as a patient service representative," said Michelle Bringhurst, Intermountain Health Senior Practice Manager. "She was recently promoted to clinic supervisor supporting both the North and South Sevier Clinics."

"Throughout her career, she's been a welcoming face that patients encounter when they walk through our doors. Her commitment and passion make her an invaluable asset to our clinic teams and the communities we serve."

Congratulations, Wendy!

10/10/2025

Heather Wilkinson, flight nurse, is celebrating 30 years with Intermountain Health and Classic Air Medical.

"Heather is an incredible flight nurse," said Margot Wolfer, Classic Air Medical Base Operations Manager. "She's wicked smart and takes amazing care of her patients."

"Heather goes above and beyond what's necessary for her personal education to ensure she provides top tier critical care. She's wonderful to work with. We're lucky to have her on our Richfield team!"

Congratulations, Heather!

10/09/2025

Early detection can save your life. 💕

Schedule your mammogram now: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/imaging-radiology/mammography

10/09/2025

It's National Health Care Supply Chain Week!

We 💙 our materials management team. They serve a crucial role in patient care, and they do so with enthusiasm and dedication.

We're grateful for them every day!

10/08/2025

It's National Healthcare Foodservice Week! We're blessed to have such a talented and dedicated culinary services team. 🍏

Thank you for making a difference for our caregivers, visitors, and patients everyday!

10/07/2025

Being nimble is underrated.

Here are three exercises to keep you moving. 💪🤸‍♀️🏌️

10/06/2025

Catch the pickleball bug and have fun at this Purple Paddle Palooza event October 18th! 💜

Sign up: (435) 896-7735

10/02/2025

Breast cancer screening is essential.

Breast cancers caught at Stage 1 have a 99 percent survival rate according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

One in eight women will be diagnosed in their lifetime.

We need our mothers, wives, daughters, grandmothers, and friends. If you're age 40 or over, consider an annual screening mammogram. It's the right thing to do.

An exam takes less than 30 minutes. Schedule in October and receive a delicious, free treat at your appointment.

Take the time for your health. Schedule now: (435) 893-0505 🩷

10/02/2025

🦠❄️ Let’s bust some flu prevention
myths and get informed! 🤔💡
Don’t let myths hold you back—
schedule your flu vaccine today! 💉 .
✅ Proven protection for you and
your loved ones
✅ Safe and effective
✅ Help keep your community
healthy Take this important step for
your health. Book your appointment
now! 💪💙

10/01/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month! 🎀

Let’s come together to raise
awareness about the importance of
early detection. Scheduling a
mammogram is quick and easy—
don’t wait to take charge of your
health! 📅✨

Regular screening can save lives, and
we’re here to help you through the
process. If you haven’t scheduled
yours yet, now is the perfect time!
Spread the word and encourage the
women in your life to prioritize their
health. Together, we can make a
difference! 💖

09/29/2025

Phyllis Torgersen, RN, is celebrating 10 years with Intermountain Health and Sevier Valley Hospital!

"Phyllis is an amazing dialysis nurse," said Stephanie Baker, Sevier Valley Dialysis Manager. "She works hard. She takes a special interest in her patients and makes our team better. We're grateful for Phyllis and appreciate her great care."

Congratulations, Phyllis!

09/27/2025

Sara Harcourt, Registered Dietitian, is celebrating 5 years with Intermountain Health and Sevier Valley Hospital!

"Sara is a dedicated and gifted dietitian," said Jennie Lueckler, Clinical Nutrition Manager for Intermountain Health. "She greets patients with her famous smile, and she helps them feel comfortable and safe."

"Sara helps with difficult cases and projects, and she does so with enthusiasm and grace. Our central Utah patients have a real nutrition advocate with Sara at their side. We wouldn’t be the same without her!"

Congratulations, Sara!

09/26/2025

As we close PA week, we want to feature one of our newest Physician Assistants, Devin Rhodes. He currently works at the Taylorsville clinic, and he explains what a PA does in family medicine and how he helps patients live healthier lives.

09/26/2025

Residents of Richfield and surrounding communities no longer need to travel far for high-quality infusion and wound care services. Sevier Valley Hospital’s Infusion & Wound Care Clinic is making a big impact by offering treatments typically found in larger urban hospitals—right here at home.

“We provide a full range of services that people typically have to travel out of town for,” said Tom Giles, Nurse Manager at the clinic. That includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy for cancer patients. The clinic operates weekdays, and in special cases, opens on weekends to accommodate patients needing daily infusions.

Wound care is also a key part of the clinic’s offerings. “If you have a wound that isn’t healing, you can be seen by our nursing staff,” said Megan Shepherd, NP, wound care specialist. The team includes nurses certified in wound care since 2014, ensuring expert treatment for chronic or complex wounds.

While oncology surgery and radiation therapy are not available locally, Sevier Valley Hospital coordinates with nearby facilities to ensure patients receive comprehensive care. Tele-health technology plays a vital role in this process, allowing patients to consult with oncologists remotely. “The travel is difficult with the treatments,” Giles noted. “Saving our patients the time and expense involved is huge.”

The clinic accepts referrals from primary care and emergency physicians, and works within Intermountain Health’s network to connect patients with nurse navigators and tele-health support. “We also help patients who’ve been seeing an oncologist elsewhere and want a second opinion,” Giles added.

Shepherd emphasized that the same referral and support systems apply to wound care patients as well.

“If you think that you’re not going to receive the best care here, think again,” Shepherd said. “The care you receive here will be of the same quality as a larger urban hospital. Sometimes the care you get close to home is the best care you can imagine.”

09/25/2025

It was fun in the sun at last month's walk with Dr. Mike Ivan! 🏃‍♂️💬 Luckily we found some shade!

Thank you to those who joined and made it memorable!

📅 Sign up to walk with Dr. Jesse Spencer on Saturday, September 27th. It'll be fun and informative!

Register for free here: https://bit.ly/3UY4fyV

Let's keep moving and learning together! 🏃‍♀️🩺

09/25/2025

Strokes happen for many reasons. Arterial plaque, atrial fibrillation, genetic disease, even chronic inflammation can all play a role. About 40% of patients leave the hospital without a cause identified.

At McKay-Dee's outpatient stroke clinic, APPs follow up with those patients to accomplish just that. They complete patients’ workups, order additional tests, and help patients understand what happened and how to prevent it going forward.

Happy 2025 to all the 2,100 APPs across Intermountain – for their unwavering dedication to our patients.

09/24/2025

Heal from suicidal thoughts:

Know healing is not a linear journey. You likely will have times you relapse into hopelessness. Remember you got through it before and you’ll get through it again.

Recognize triggers and learn how to cope with them or avoid them all together.

Keep up with your provider and the interventions they recommend to you.

09/23/2025

Myth: The flu is just a bad cold

Fact: Influenza is far more serious than a common cold. It strikes suddenly, often with fever, cough, chills, and exhaustion . "[Last season] We had about 56 million people ill in the U.S., with 770,000 hospitalized,” said Dr. Tamara Sheffield

Myth: Only kids and older adults need to worry

Fact: “Young, healthy people do get hospitalized with influenza. And they’re often the ones who spread it to grandparents, infants, or others who can’t fight it off,” said Dr. Tamara Sheffield.

Flu can affect pregnant people and their baby particularly hard. People managing conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease may see their symptoms worsen dramatically if they catch influenza.

Myth: You’re only contagious when you feel sick

Fact: Here's one of influenza's trickiest features: you can spread it before you even know you're infected--passing around the infection a full day before symptoms. This "silent spread" is exactly why flu tears through schools, workplaces, and families so quickly. Your best defense is twofold: Get vaccinated to reduce your odds of catching and spreading the flu and stay home the moment you feel unwell.

09/22/2025

Advanced Practice Providers play a big role in neonatal care at Intermountain. “We can bring neonatal expertise to smaller hospitals, preventing unnecessary transfers,” said Tyler Dunyon, NP. “This allows babies and their families to stay with their support systems.”

Happy 2025, and big thanks to these neonatal APPs – and to all the 2,100 APPs across Intermountain – for their unwavering dedication to our patients. We APPreciate you!

09/19/2025

Did you know...A suicidal crisis is typically very brief.

43% of respondents admitted to the hospital after a su***de attempt said they moved from suicidal thoughts to action in under 10 minutes.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, make it harder to follow through with an attempt. Keep medications and fi****ms locked, or even have a trusted person hold on to them for the time being.

Know how to help someone experiencing thoughts of su***de https://liveonutah.org/. Choose from three playbooks to become a “Suicide Prevention Ambassador.”

09/19/2025

Proud to partner with the Las Vegas Raiders on such an important mission.

09/18/2025

Expectant moms in their third trimester can get the RSV protection now and pass antibodies onto their baby—protecting them in those first few months of life from hospitalization or more serious complications from RSV.

Infants whose moms didn’t receive the shot during pregnancy, as well as at-risk toddlers, can receive RSV protection starting in October to help protect them from severe illness this winter.

Older adults also can receive RSV protection. The CDC recommends a single dose of any FDA-licensed RSV vaccine for all adults ages 75 and older and adults ages 50–74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV.

Talk to your primary care provider to see what other vaccines or immunizations are recommended for you, based on your age and medical history.