Intermountain Redrock Pediatrics

08/15/2025

The toughest battles are often the ones we fight alone. That's why sharing your story can be the bravest thing you ever do.

This conversation needs your voice. https://connect.intermountainhealth.org/teen-mental-health-nv]

08/13/2025

We are excited to be the Official Health Provider of SUU Athletics!

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Intermountain Health and Southern Utah University Athletics have come together to help provide student-athletes with top notch care and orthopedic services.

08/13/2025

As we gear up for back-to-school season, it's normal for kids to feel anxious about changes, so talk with them about their feelings and set routines to help with the transition. Remember, one in five children face mental, emotional, or behavioral challenges - help is available if you need it! 💚📚

08/08/2025

The first step is what you say. By sharing your story, you can help illuminate a path to wellness. Hear the full story and share yours.

https://connect.intermountainhealth.org/teen-mental-health-nv

08/07/2025

We’re taught to stay quiet. To smile through it. To apologize for the things we can’t control. But here’s the truth: You’re not alone in this. Your feelings are real. And there’s strength in speaking up. Because healing doesn’t happen in silence. It happens together.

08/06/2025

✅ New backpack
✅ Pencils
✅ Crayons
✅ Well-child check up

This is a great time of year to make sure your child is ready for a new school year—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Schedule your yearly well-child visit with your pediatrician today.

08/05/2025

You don’t have to keep it all inside. Talking about what you're feeling doesn’t make you weak, it makes you human. And it can be the first step toward feeling better.

08/04/2025

We’re pleased to announce new leadership for Intermountain Children’s Health! Mandy Richards, DNP, RN, has been appointed as the President of Children’s Health and Dustin Lipson as Children’s Market President in the Canyons Region.

Mandy will take on this new assignment in addition to her current role as Intermountain’s chief nursing executive. With this additional responsibility, she'll focus on elevating pediatric services and integrating pediatric care across Intermountain.

Dustin will remain president of Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake Campus and will now be responsible for the operational oversight of the Taylorsville Campus and Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Campus in Lehi, plus subspecialty ambulatory pediatric care within the Canyons Region.

08/01/2025

We protect ourselves by going quiet. But over time, the things we don’t say get heavier. You don’t have to share everything. But you deserve to share something. Start where you are. Feel what’s real. Say it when you’re ready.

07/31/2025

Utah recorded the deadliest year for motorcycle fatalities last year with 53 deaths and 346 serious motorcycle related injuries, since the Utah Department of Public Safety has been keeping track.

With summer heating up, Intermountain Health trauma experts are reminding Utahns about the importance of staying safe when hitting Utah’s roads – whether it be riding on the highway – or driving up the street to the next adventure in the great outdoors.

“Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, and any place,” said Anthony Bacon, MD, general surgeon at Intermountain Medical Center. “However, there are things we can all do to prevent life-threatening injuries and keep you from becoming a statistic.”

1. Wear a Helmet
“People involved in accidents wearing helmets are far more likely to survive and get back on that motorcycle, bike, scooter, or ATV. Those who don’t wear a helmet end up with a longer recovery time or don’t recover at all,” said Dr. Bacon.

Motorcycle helmets are also estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle drivers and 41% effective for motorcycle passengers.

2. Wear Other Safety Gear
“Don’t forget there is more to protective gear than just a helmet,” said Dr. Bacon “Goggles, over-the-ankle boots, gloves, sturdy full-length pants, a long-sleeved shirt and the right footwear are great at taking a little punishment if you take a crash.”

3. Slow Down – Ride Distraction Free
Nearly half of all fatal crashes occur in crashes over 50 mph. Even when there are no cars around, it’s vital to ride safe, especially since over 40% of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve no other motor vehicles.

4. When Driving - Look for Motorcycles
Fatal car and motorcycle crashes typically nearly double during the summer months in Utah.

31% of drivers who hit a motorcycle were turning left. Motorcycles are smaller and difficult to see, especially in your blind spot. Motorcycles may appear farther away than they actually are and it may be difficult to judge their speed. Experts suggest giving riders lots of space, even more space than a regular vehicle.

5. Sign Up for a Safety Class

07/30/2025

When you open up about mental health, you inspire conversations and build connections that truly help others heal.

Let's talk about it. https://connect.intermountainhealth.org/teen-mental-health-nv

07/29/2025

Washing: 30 minutes
Drying: 60 minutes
Putting laundry away: 7-10 business days

If you’ve got a big family you KNOW the laundry struggle. Making sure every item gets to the right person’s room after being washed can feel like mission impossible.

Now imagine that same struggle in a large hospital system.

Because our teams relied on donated onesies and swaddles—each unique in size, color, and style. After laundering, returning the same items to the right hospital or floor was tricky—and sometimes, items ended up in the wrong place, leaving some units short.

But our NICU nurses and supply chain team had an idea!
• A standardized line of colorful, NICU-friendly onesies (hello, monitor-friendly snaps!)
• Soft, stretchy swaddles that work for all our tiniest patients
• And a unified system that means no more sorting headaches—and no more shortages.

Now, when the items return from Intermountain’s centralized Laundry Services, it doesn’t matter whose “room” these items end up in. All NICUs will use the same items while offering enough variety and function to keep, babies, parents, and nurses happy.

Same great care. Less laundry chaos.

PS Our NICU teams are still accepting donations for new clothes for NICU patients! They like to send babies home in new outfits. If you'd like to donate, click HERE: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/primary-childrens-salt-lake-city/give

02/26/2025

Vote for Your Favorite Intermountain Health Clinic!

Many of our Intermountain Health clinics have been nominated for Best of Southern Utah 2025, and we need your support!

✅ Vote once every day from Feb. 26 – March 12
✅ Use the ‘Select All’ button to support all our nominated clinics in one easy click
✅ It only takes a few seconds!

Vote now: https://votebofsu.com/intermountainhealth/

Your vote helps recognize the exceptional care we provide in your community. Thank you for your support!

02/24/2025

Flu and RSV Cases Are Surging – Protect Your Family

This is the worst flu season in 15 years, with low vaccination rates and a high level of cases. We are also seeing RSV and other viruses. We’re seeing more hospitalizations, sick visits in clinic, missed school days, and missed work for parents as flu continues to spread. High flu levels are expected to continue for the next several weeks, but there are ways to help protect your family.

The flu shot is still available and can reduce the severity of illness, help prevent complications, and shorten recovery time. The RSV antibody shot is also available for babies and young children.

Here’s how we can help:
• Flu shots: Call 435-688-5437 to schedule or ask to add a flu shot to an existing appointment.
• Same-day sick visits: If your child has flu symptoms—fever over 100.4°F, body aches, cough, or chest discomfort—call 435-251-2740 for an appointment.
• After-hours pediatric care: Evening and weekend visits are available for patients from our Sunset, Hurricane Valley, and Washington Fields clinics. Call 435-251-2740 to schedule.

Redrock Clinic – Pediatrics
1380 E. Medical Center Drive, Suite #3100, Saint George, UT 84790

Extended Hours:
Monday-Friday: 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 3-7 p.m.

Flu will be here for weeks to come—don’t wait to protect your child. Schedule a flu shot today.

Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital facilities in both Salt Lake City and Lehi are full due to an increase in respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, and other illnesses.

“Right now, we are seeing spikes in RSV and influenza as well as other viruses circulating, and this has led to a big influx of children being hospitalized,” said Dr. Nathan Money, a pediatric hospitalist at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital and University of Utah Health and an assistant professor of pediatrics at University of Utah School of Medicine. “We’re full right now, but we aren’t turning anyone away. We’re finding ways to accommodate every child.”

RSV is a highly contagious virus that can spread easily through coughs, sneezes and direct contact with contaminated surfaces. RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis, which is a lung infection that can result in severe illness. Kids under the age of three still tend to get sicker than older children — and the younger the infant, the more likely they are to end up hospitalized. RSV is linked to thousands of hospitalizations, hundreds of deaths, and millions of clinic visits in young children across the nation.

An antibody shot is now available for RSV, as well as the flu vaccine. Providers recommend kids, pregnant people, and older people get both.

08/16/2024

As you gear up for the new school year, don’t forget to add one essential item to your back-to-school checklist: a mental health toolkit.

It's normal for kids to feel anxious about the changes that come with a new school year. Having open conversations about their feelings and what to expect can make all the difference.

Set your child up for success by establishing routines for sleep, meals, and screen time. Show enthusiasm about the new school year—highlighting the positives, like meeting a new teacher or getting cool new supplies, can help. Prepare your child by talking through what their school day will look like, from walking to the bus stop to where you’ll be when the school day ends. At the end of the day, make time to talk about how things went. Acknowledge and validate their feelings, and discuss what helps them stay calm in tough moments.

Keep an eye out for signs of distress, such as changes in mood or behavior, difficulty coping, or ongoing struggles with school. If these signs are present, support is available—don’t wait until it becomes a crisis.
Visit TalkToTweens.org for conversation tools or call the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline if you or someone you love needs immediate help.

Together, let's ensure our kids have a healthy and happy school year. 🌟

06/28/2024

Proper Helmet Fit: The 2-2-2 Rule!
Keep your little ones safe with the perfect helmet fit.

06/28/2024

🚗🌞 Never Leave Kids in the Car - Not Even for a Minute!

In the heat of summer, it's crucial to remember that even a brief moment can be dangerous for a child left in a vehicle. Redrock Pediatrics experts remind us to "Stop. Look. Lock." before leaving your car. Here’s why:

In just 10 minutes, a car can heat up by 20°F.
Nearly 40 children die annually in hot cars.
A child’s body heats up 3-5 times faster than an adult's.
Cracking a window has little effect.

Prevention Tips:

Always check the back seat.
Keep cars locked and keys out of reach.
Use visual reminders like a stuffed animal or bag in the front seat.
If a child goes missing, check cars first.

Stay safe this summer! For more safety tips visit: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/primary-childrens/wellness-prevention/kids-in-cars

06/26/2024

Did you know that after-hours care is available at Redrock Pediatrics?

We understand life doesn’t always fit into regular office hours. Our after-hours clinic offers convenient, high-quality care for your children.

After-Hours Availability:

Monday-Friday: 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed on major holidays

Location:
Redrock Clinic
1380 E. Medical Center Drive, Suite #3100

Contact Us:
435.251.2740

Benefits:

Available to patients from Redrock, Sunset, and Hurricane Pediatrics.
Same rates as regular hours.
Compassionate care for unexpected injuries or illnesses.

Skip the urgent care and ER. Trust Intermountain Pediatrics for your after-hours needs. Call us to schedule at 435.251.2740.

06/25/2024

🚨 Beware of Counterfeit Car Seats! 🚨

Our Child Passenger Safety Technicians recently discovered a counterfeit car seat during a routine check. These fake seats are not made by authorized manufacturers, lack crash testing, and use unsafe materials. In a crash, children using these seats face a dramatically higher risk of injury or fatality.

🛡️ Protect Your Little Ones:

Counterfeit car seats can look identical to legitimate ones, even carrying brand names.
They’re mainly sold online, misleading trusting parents.

🔍 Spotting a Fake:

Check for proper labels and certification stickers.
Verify the seat with the original manufacturer.

If you suspect you have a counterfeit car seat, it’s crucial to verify its authenticity and seek guidance. Don’t take a risk with your child’s safety.

📞 Learn More:

https://csftl.org/fake-counterfeit-car-seats/
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/bwbgYyQCjaYdsvSH/?mibextid=oFDknk
https://thecarseatlady.com/knock-off-car-seats/

Stay safe and ensure your child rides in a legitimate, crash-tested car seat. Your child’s safety is our top priority! 💙

11/16/2023

November is Child Safety Protection Month, and at Intermountain Redrock Pediatrics, we're committed to keeping your little ones safe! Here are some crucial tips to protect your child at home and outdoors:

1️⃣ Store cleaning supplies and medicines out of reach to prevent accidental poisonings. (CDC reports high rates of poisonings among kids aged 1-4.)

2️⃣ Always place your baby on their back to sleep and keep cribs free of blankets and toys to prevent suffocation.

3️⃣ Helmets are a must! Ensure your child wears one while biking, skateboarding, or using ride-on toys to prevent head injuries.

4️⃣ Supervise outdoor play and teach kids not to play near streets or driveways.

5️⃣ Secure your backyard pool with a fence and keep kiddie pools empty when not in use.

6️⃣ Drowning is a leading cause of injury for young children, so never leave them unattended near water.

7️⃣ Be aware of all bodies of water, from swimming pools to buckets. Empty and store them safely.

8️⃣ Teach children about road and traffic safety when near and crossing roadways. Follow local traffic laws if riding bikes, golf carts, and other vehicles on the road.

9️⃣ Always be sure children are properly restrained in an age and size-appropriate seat belt, car seat, or booster chair restraint system inside the vehicle. If not sure, consult with your local health department or pediatrician.

🔟 Talk about gun safety with children. Make sure that guns are stored properly, with the gun and ammunition stored and locked in separate locations.

Child safety is a priority, and these simple steps can make a big difference! Let's work together to protect our little ones. 💙