St. Mark's Hospital

09/19/2025

September is National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month!

According to the American Cancer Society, over 90% of uterine cancers begin in the endometrium, the tissue lining the uterus. Endometrial cancer is the fourth most common cancer for women in the United States.

The five types of gynecologic cancers are:
1️⃣ Endometrial/Uterine
2️⃣ Cervical
3️⃣ Ovarian
4️⃣ Vulvar
5️⃣ Vaginal

Dr. Jessica Hunn, a board-certified gynecologic oncologist and surgeon who practices at St. Mark's Hospital, recently joined Morgan Saxton on Fox 13's The PLACE to share her passion for women's health and discuss what Utahns need to know to avoid gynecologic cancer.

WATCH: https://bit.ly/3VqCKNY via FOX 13 News

Dr. Hunn has performed over 4,000 robotic procedures for gynecologic cancer!

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Approximately 100,000 women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer every year in the United States alone.

09/18/2025

When pain is slowing you down, we’ve got your back with expert . From personalized physical therapy to pain management and minimally invasive surgical solutions supporting faster recovery, our specialists are here to help you find relief.

Our expertise includes robotic-assisted surgery. St. Mark's Hospital was the second hospital in the world, and the first community hospital worldwide, to use a special surgical robot for spinal fusions. Additionally, we are one of 11 hospitals in HCA Healthcare's Complex Spine Network. Meet our experts and schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/4nC9OhO

Not sure if your is serious? Find out with our free online assessment. It’s quick, confidential and could help you determine the best next steps: https://bit.ly/41ZLIFD

09/11/2025

The Utah Endometriosis Center at St. Mark's Hospital is officially open, offering specialty care for patients!

If you're struggling with endometriosis, you don't have to endure it alone. This new center of excellence is an incredible resource for anyone with the complicated gynecological disease.

Dr. Kevin Jensen and his patient, Ashley Conte, recently joined Morgan Saxton on Fox 13's The PLACE to talk about her incredible journey from endometriosis surgery to delivering her precious baby girl after dealing with years of infertility.

WATCH: https://bit.ly/466MzFv via FOX 13 News

Ashley says it wasn’t until she met MountainStar Healthcare’s Dr. Jensen that she felt like someone finally listened to her. He is a physician at St. Mark’s Obstetrics and Gynecological Associates & is an experienced endometriosis surgeon.

"Dr. Jensen listened, he believed me, and then he said he thought we should do more investigating. He’s just on a different level than other physicians I’ve seen. He is the most knowledgeable doctor I’ve had regarding women’s reproductive health, and he truly cares about you. He’s incredible," Ashley said.

For more information, visit UtahEndometriosisCenter.com or schedule an appointment today by calling (801) 290-4644.

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09/08/2025

National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month is recognized in September to raise awareness about AFib, a common irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia that increases the risk of stroke and can lead to blood clots, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Join us, along with Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and StopAFib.org, by encouraging your friends and family to get educated – learn about the symptoms and promote early detection.

Some people with AFib don’t have symptoms. But according to the American Heart Association, if you do, you may notice:
🔵 Fast, irregular heartbeat
🔵 Heart palpitations (rapid "flopping" or "fluttering" feeling in the chest)
🔵 Feeling lightheaded or faint
🔵 Chest pain or pressure
🔵 Shortness of breath, especially when lying down
🔵 Tiring more easily (fatigue)

New research about Pulsed-Field Ablation or PFA – a treatment for AFib – continues to suggest it is the "Gold Standard." Dr. John Day, a cardiologist at the Heart Center at St. Mark's Hospital and the physician executive of Cardiovascular Services for MountainStar Healthcare, joined Morgan Saxton to talk about the research and the success of PFA cases since his first PFA procedure – which was the first procedure of its kind in all of the western U.S. – in March 2024. Since then, Dr. Day's performed more than 1,000 of these procedures!

WATCH: http://bit.ly/46ns6NX via FOX 13 News | Thanks for having us on Fox 13's The PLACE!

READ: https://www.mountainstar.com/healthy-living/blog/research-on-gold-standard-afib-treatment-published-in-prestigious-journal

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There's brand new research out about the "gold standard" treatment for AFib that proves it's safer and better than the old way of doing things.

09/08/2025

Friends, family and former colleagues of Holly Burke gathered together Thursday at St. Mark's Hospital, along with the emergency medical services community, to honor Holly and everything she stood for in her role & the legacy she leaves behind. Burke served as Director of EMS Relations for HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division, known locally as MountainStar Healthcare, until her passing in August 2023. Holly died after a battle with melanoma cancer.

READ: https://bit.ly/3VKwQqN via Deseret News

As a tribute, St. Mark’s formally dedicated a new lounge on-campus and her husband, Matthew Burke, cut the ribbon to officially open it to first responders.

St. Mark’s Hospital names EMS first responders lounge to honor Holly Burke.

08/27/2025

This week we had the privilege of working the Servpro Golf Tournament in support of our EMS partners. These incredible first responders are essential to the care we provide at St. Mark’s and across Utah. We are so lucky to work alongside such dedicated heroes. Thank you to our EMS teams and to everyone who helped make the tournament possible!

08/27/2025

The Patricia Frist Memorial Scholarship, launched by the HCA Healthcare Foundation in 2019, has awarded more than $15 million in scholarships to dependents of HCA colleagues. We are proud to share that Avri Lufkin, daughter of James Lufkin, Pharmacy Clinical Manager at St. Mark's Hospital, is one of this year’s recipients. Avri recently graduated high school and was recognized at her academic awards. We are excited to see all she will accomplish. Congratulations, Avri!

08/20/2025

The average human body contains only about 5 or 6 liters of blood. Severe blood loss can occur within minutes and can be catastrophic. In fact, someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. Blood is literally life.

Whether you witness a vehicular crash or come upon an unexpected act of violence, you never know when you'll find yourself in the position to save a life. STOP THE BLEED® training can give you the knowledge and power to do just that! It really is the "CPR of bleeding."

MountainStar Healthcare Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Filip Roos, recently joined Good Day Utah on FOX 13 News with Dan Evans & Kelly Chapman to give viewers an idea of what the training looks like. It's incredibly valuable and we offer it – FREE to the public!

The STOP THE BLEED® course is designed for people – including and especially non-medical members of the public – who may be called upon to assist with trauma patients before first responders arrive. Anyone can and should learn these skills! Whether you're a teacher, a taxi driver, student athlete, employer or parent, STOP THE BLEED® is a fantastic way to get prepared.

To register for our next training on Thursday, August 28 from 6-7 p.m., visit http://bit.ly/3UyLYat.
Can't make it? We have another class scheduled on November 20.

STOP THE BLEED® is an official program of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The program is the result of a collaborative effort led by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) to bring knowledge of bleeding control to the public in order to empower, educate, and train them on critical bleeding control techniques.

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08/19/2025

Our Environmental Services team at St. Mark’s Hospital was recently recognized as number one in the Mountain Division for cleanliness, and ranked in the top 3 of all HCA Healthcare facilities across the nation!

This honor reflects the dedication and care they put into every detail. Their work keeps our hospital safe, welcoming, and ready for patients and families each day. We are proud and grateful to celebrate this outstanding team.

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08/14/2025

We want to remind our patients and community members that we're open and ready to serve you and your family! We're part of an award-winning Utah network with eight acute care hospitals, 14 emergency rooms, eight CareNow® urgent care clinics, and more!

Don't delay receiving the care you need! To find a location that can serve you and your family, visit https://www.mountainstar.com/locations.

08/13/2025

The future is bright for student nurse, Sarah!

During her time at St. Mark's Hospital, she has gone above and beyond and earned the Flower Bud Award, which honors nursing students for exceptional skill, compassion and professionalism. Sarah has taken part in numerous procedures in our Cath Lab and provided excellent care and support to patients as they transition home. Her dedication to learning has made a lasting impact on patients and her team. We are proud to celebrate this milestone and look forward to all she will achieve.

Learn more about our career opportunities at https://bit.ly/417C2s1

08/11/2025

St. Mark's Hospital is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on August 25! Please sign up for a time slot to donate blood if you are able!

Did you know that the American Red Cross provides about 40% or the U.S. blood supply? To meet the needs of patients, the Red Cross must collect 15,000 units of blood each day. 80% of these donations are collected at blood drives just like the one we will be hosting!

Register at RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code "STMARKS" or by clicking here ➡️ https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results...