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On April 10 in Las Vegas, during the citywide celebration at Toshiba Plaza, Bruno Mars presented Intermountain Health Foundation with a $1 million gift to support the future Intermountain Nevada Children’s Hospital. Philanthropy at this scale does more than fund a building. It strengthens a community’s ability to deliver lifesaving pediatric care; advancing programs, and expanding access for children and families across Nevada. This moment is a direct reflection of the leadership and relationships our Nevada Campaign for Kids co-chairs, Bill Hornbuckle and Wendy Hornbuckle, are driving every day. Their advocacy, credibility, and connections continue to open doors and bring new partners into this vision in meaningful ways. We’re grateful to every donor and community partner who invests in what’s possible for kids — and to the caregivers who bring clinical excellence, empathy, and teamwork to families every day.

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At Intermountain Health Spring Valley Women’s Health Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada, a simple morning greeting has become a meaningful daily ritual. When caregivers walk in and say “Sabah el kheir,” they’re participating in something more than a language lesson — they’re embracing connection. The tradition began with Peter Aziz, MD, MPH, URPS, whose passion for sharing Arabic words and phrases has sparked curiosity, cultural exchange, and genuine camaraderie among caregivers. What started as a quick explanation on a whiteboard has grown into a shared learning experience that strengthens relationships and deepens trust. Dr. Aziz’s multilingual background, from Arabic and French to English, German, and Spanish, enriches his work as a urogynecologist and helps him meet patients where they are. His commitment to cultural understanding extends beyond the clinic, including international medical missions. This April, we honor caregivers like Dr. Aziz who bring their lived experiences, languages, and cultures into their work. Their contributions help us create welcoming spaces, improve communication, and advance our commitment to close gaps in care for underserved communities. At Intermountain, every voice and every culture strengthens the way we serve.

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For more than three decades, Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital and Hilltop Community Resources have worked together to help Mesa County families access the support they need for healthy pregnancies and strong starts.  Learn more about how their long‑standing collaboration continues to make a measurable difference for parents and babies across Western Colorado.

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Thanks to generous local donors, we have expanded our Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinic location in the Yellowstone Medical Center in Billings, Montana to better meet the needs of patients across the region. The enhanced space supports more providers, more services, and more ways to deliver high‑quality care. Get the full story and see what this expansion means for the greater Billings community below.

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We are bringing 10 clinics together under one roof at the new 90,000‑square‑foot Intermountain Health Badura Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada, creating a true one‑stop model for coordinated, multidisciplinary care. With shared space, standardized technology, and streamlined workflows, our teams can collaborate more efficiently across primary care and multiple specialties. Find out how this model strengthens coordination across the continuum of care.

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Thom Forster is a critical care technician at Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital in Sandy, Utah. Thom is an emergency department frontline worker who makes each of his patients feel safe and taken care of. He is known for his warmth, kindness, and contagious smile and helps his patients overcome fear in the face of critical situations. We salute you, Thom, and all those caregivers making a difference!

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For many people in Jefferson, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties, the first step toward better health isn’t a doctor’s visit — it’s understanding how to get and use insurance coverage. That’s why Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is proud to partner with Doctors Care Colorado, a safety‑net clinic that treats coverage support as a core part of care. Through enrollment assistance, year‑round case management, and a growing network of community ambassadors, Doctors Care is helping people navigate Medicaid, CHP+, and Marketplace plans with confidence. Families are learning where to go for care, how to keep coverage from lapsing, and what it means to have a trusted primary care provider. Last year, nearly 1,000 community members received this kind of hands‑on support, and together, we’re expanding access even further. This is what it looks like when we remove barriers, build trust, and strengthen the health of our communities.

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Intermountain Health and National Jewish Health are expanding hope for people living with severe COPD through a breakthrough, minimally invasive therapy designed to help patients breathe easier and reclaim more of their daily lives. At Intermountain Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, specialists are now offering bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR)—an advanced procedure that uses tiny one‑way valves to reduce lung hyperinflation and improve airflow. For the right patients, this innovative approach can lead to meaningful improvements in breathing, mobility, and overall quality of life. Because every patient’s journey is unique, experts at Intermountain and National Jewish Health provide a comprehensive evaluation to determine who may benefit most. When BLVR is the right fit, it offers a powerful new option for a chronic condition with limited treatments. This collaboration reflects Intermountain’s commitment to helping people live the healthiest lives possible—through evidence‑based care, leading‑edge innovation, and a patient‑centered approach that brings advanced therapies closer to home.

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When life takes an unexpected turn, staying committed to your health can feel overwhelming. For Trudy Carey of Billings, Montana, that commitment became even more meaningful after the loss of her husband of 50 years. Despite her grief, she kept up with preventive care—including a routine colonoscopy that revealed something she never expected: early‑stage colon cancer. Thanks to timely screening and the expertise of her Intermountain Health care team at Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Trudy received minimally invasive, robotic‑assisted surgery and avoided additional treatment. Today, she’s healing well, staying active, and encouraging others to take charge of their health, no matter their age or circumstances. Her story is a powerful reminder that colorectal cancer often develops silently, and that early detection saves lives. Screening starting at age 45 gives most adults the best chance for early diagnosis and effective treatment. Trudy’s resilience shows what’s possible when compassionate care meets proactive prevention.

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Every three weeks, Matt Jensen walks into the Intermountain Health Cancer Centers of Colorado with the same steady routine — a check‑in, lab work, and a quick conversation about the snow report. It’s a rhythm he never expected to learn at 42, when a sudden illness revealed advanced colorectal cancer and upended life as a single dad and small‑business owner. Five years later, Matt is still doing what matters most to him: showing up for his kids, planning a wedding, and carving out time for mountain days when the snow is good. With the support of his care team, he’s navigating treatment one cycle at a time while protecting the parts of life that make him feel like himself. As more younger adults face colorectal cancer, Matt hopes his story encourages others not to ignore symptoms or delay care. His message is simple — listen to your body, and get checked.