Intermountain Riverton 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• “I noticed you have been more withdrawn, are you doing okay?”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

🕯️ Honoring Resilience & Compassion

Today, on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, we pause to reflect.

Riverton Hospital’s Medical Director, Dr. Denitza Blagev, reminds us that strength isn’t about standing firm — it’s about adapting, connecting, and caring for one another.

“It takes time for us to recognize cycles…
We all look for meaning in our suffering …
It is our flexibility and adaptability that is our true strength …
The connections that endure and build us up.”

Every day at Riverton Hospital, our caregivers and community come together — through challenges, uncertainty, and recovery — to support our patients and each other. 💙

Today, we remember those we lost, honor those who sacrificed, and recommit ourselves to compassion, connection, and service.

📖 Read Dr. Blagev’s full reflection here: https://mybetterdoctor.com/2023/09/11/on-the-22nd-anniversary-of-9-11/

A lung doctor's musings on how we can make medicine better for you.

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

09/03/2025

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

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

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

08/08/2025

The brand-new Primary Children’s Hospital – Taylorsville Campus is opening in just a few weeks, and we'd love to give you a sneak peek! Join us for a Community Open House on Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

🏥 Tour our beautiful new facility
🌟 See innovative features designed for world-class pediatric behavioral health care
🎨 Explore child-informed spaces filled with color and comfort
💙 Meet the caregivers who will be serving children and families across our region

This is your chance to step inside before we officially open our doors — and see how we’re bringing the nation’s model health system for children closer to home.

Please visit this link to register and learn more: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/taylorsville-opening-open-house

08/06/2025

We enjoyed sharing summer safety tips and hosting a teddy bear clinic at Riverton, Utah - City Government Safety Days!

Enjoy every last minute of summer and stay safe!

07/25/2025

We’re proud to honor Pioneer Day as a celebration of strength, sacrifice, and togetherness. Here’s to celebrating our roots and forging a future that’s just as bold!

Thank you to all our caregivers working to keep our communities healthy and safe, 24/7.

07/22/2025

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Patient Care! 🎉

Congratulations to:

👏 Dr. Moran, Dr. Black (not pictured), and Emily Hart Hayes, CNM from Southridge OB/GYN

👏 Dr. Dockter and Derek Omori, PA from Southridge Orthopedics

These exceptional providers were honored with the 2024 Top Patient Experience Award from the Medical Group at IIntermountain Health— a recognition reserved for those who received 95% or higher “Top Box” scores on the Medical Practice Survey for Likelihood to Recommend Care Provider.

We had a wonderful time celebrating with our outstanding teams at Southridge OB/GYN and Southridge Orthopedics for their incredible achievement! These awards are part of the L.O.V.E Awards — recognizing those who Lead, Own, Value, and Excel in patient care.

Their commitment to excellence has led to:

👏 Improved health outcomes
👏 Reduced costs
👏 Increased preventive screenings
👏 Better chronic condition management
👏 Accurate medication reconciliation
👏 And most importantly, a positive patient experience

We are thrilled to honor our providers and clinics for their outstanding work and unwavering dedication to those we serve!

07/22/2025

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Hunter Morse, Jameson Evans, Karla S Snow, Andrea Hathcock, Adrienne Butler, Janeen Neubert, Monica Nicholls-Young, AnnJanette Jenson, Mari Sylar, Amber De'Toles, Sara Mejeur, Stephanie Ovard Nay, Rebecca N Shawn Smith, Tom Pace, Whitney Wikstrom, Dawney Stock, Ellen Mansur Shafer, Vickie Noble Filoso, Melanie Scott Spenst, Jake Latu-Amundsen

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

07/21/2025

We loved connecting with your families at the Bluffdale City, Utah Rodeo last weekend! Our emergency department nurses taught about summer safety and injury prevention. ☀️

We also showed support with a friendship bracelet making station for your buckaroos 🤠

We’re already looking forward to next year!

07/03/2025

Thank you Dr. Denitza Blagev for sharing your expertise with our community, especially with our schools Jordan School District ❤️

06/29/2025

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