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Music can change everything. That was Sophie Barton’s philosophy, and a driving force behind her time as a music volunteer at Primary Children’s Hospital. Sophie knew she could help patients in need, and ultimately change the world, through music. In 2010 at the age of 17, Sophie unexpectedly passed away while hiking. Three years after her passing, Sophie’s family partnered with Primary Children’s to ensure her vision to heal the world with music would live on. In the decade since Sophie’s Place opened, the dedicated therapists who call the center home have used the power of music to help patients of all ages heal physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. In the professional medical setting enabled by Sophie’s Place, music therapy can help patients improve neurological development and fine and gross motor skills, enhance speech and language abilities, improve coping abilities and self-control, improve pain management, and more. Thanks to Sophie’s vision and the generosity of Sophie's family and the Forever Young Foundation, 10 children’s hospitals across the country now include—or will soon include—a Sophie’s Place. Primary Children's Hospital is forever grateful to Sophie Barton for her enduring gift of song to the children we serve.
As a proud sponsor of the Utah Warriors, we're dedicated to helping people live their healthiest lives possible. Hear from Laura Klarman, Manager of Marketing and Communications at Intermountain Health, speak about her career with us and our connection to the communities we serve throughout Utah.
Our LiVe Well program recently received the Utah Worksite Wellness Council (UWWC) Award for the seventh year in a row. The council’s Healthy Worksite Awards Program recognizes employers of all sizes for their outstanding work in promoting programs that improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. “Our team is committed to helping our caregivers live happier, healthier, and more balanced lives through the LiVe Well program,” said Michelle Ihmels, caregiver LiVe Well director. “We are honored to be recognized for this work, and we are looking forward to expanding our program to every corner of the enterprise and every caregiver next year.”
Seventeen health systems across the country, including Intermountain Health, recently signed the Impact Workforce Commitment that will allow more job opportunities to individuals from low-income households, refugees and people lacking access to education and training. Intermountain recently partnered with the Utah Office of Refugee Services and other community-based organizations to develop pathway programs to train and hire new Americans into health care careers. Entry-level roles such as phlebotomists, medical assistants or pharmacy technicians will open the door to career growth opportunities in the field. Additionally, Intermountain has committed to hire at least 10% of people from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods into jobs that require less than a bachelor’s degree by 2027. “Our commitment to increase our impact hiring by 10% by 2027 aligns with our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible,” said Rob Allen, president and CEO of Intermountain Health. “Our intentional outreach to rural communities as well as our many apprenticeship programs are providing good jobs that play a key role in creating healthier communities in the geographies we serve.”
Utah is once again home to one of the best pediatric hospitals in America, according to U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the top children’s hospitals in the nation for 2023-24. Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, in partnership with University of Utah Health, has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals in seven pediatric specialties. Intermountain Primary Children’s was ranked by U.S. News & World Report for cancer care, cardiology and heart surgery, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, nephology, neurology and neurosurgery, pulmonology, and urology, according to the publication’s 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Additionally, Primary Children’s neurology and neurosurgery patient outcomes are tied for No. 1 in the nation. “These high rankings for Primary Children’s Hospital are testament to the tireless efforts and collaboration of our physicians, nurses, and the scores of caregivers devoted to providing high-quality care for children every day,” said Dustin Lipson, president of Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital.
Intermountain’s Peaks Region Revenue Cycle was one of four health systems honored with the Top Revenue Cycle Performance Award at the 2023 Healthcare Virtual Symposium in May. This is the third consecutive year our Revenue Cycle team has won the award. Organizations were scored using Crowe’s Revenue Cycle Index Score, which weighs each revenue cycle KPI to create a score indicative of overall revenue cycle performance within the 12 calendar months in 2022. Metrics included: credit days, DNFB (discharged not final billed) days, accounts receivable, bad debt, and initial and final denials.
St. Vincent Healthcare has served the Billings community for nearly 125 years. As a leader in Montana healthcare, committed to providing exceptional care to the region, St. Vincent is thrilled be entering its next chapter with plans to build a brand-new, state-of-the-art replacement hospital. As part of the design phase, St. Vincent is actively seeking to partner with local tradespeople and businesses to bring this vision to life. “Working hand in hand with local trade partners, Intermountain Health and St. Vincent Healthcare are committed to strengthening the Billings community and beyond as a quality healthcare provider and as a corporate leader supporting and partnering with local and diverse businesses,” said Jen Alderfer, president of St. Vincent Healthcare and the Montana | Wyoming Market for Intermountain Health. “By collaborating with local trade partners, we aim to leverage the knowledge, experience, and community pride that these professionals bring to the table.”
It's Healthcare Risk Management Week! Join us as we recognize and appreciate the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to ensure the safety, quality, and resilience of healthcare systems worldwide.
Waiting for your next prescription? Look to the sky! Zipline, an Intermountain Health partner, is bringing the pharmacy to you if you live within their current service area in Utah. Autonomous, electric drones can deliver cold medicine, fever reducers, upset stomach medication, select prescriptions, and more to your home in 30 minutes or less.
We're happy to recognize our CNAs for their unwavering commitment to assisting our patients, lending an ear, and offering words of encouragement. The impact you make on the lives of others is immeasurable, and we celebrate the compassion, kindness, and resilience you bring to your work each day!
