Experts Say Physical Therapy Key to Maintaining Long-Term Activity, Health
From pediatrics to geriatrics, to all the athletes and weekend warriors in between, physical therapy is a field of medicine that strives to get people moving and keep them moving regardless of their ability or stage of life.Pregnant Women Strongly Urged to Get the COVID Vaccine by CDC and Medical Experts
Evidence about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy has been growing. The latest data continues to suggest the benefits of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any known or potential risks of vaccination during pregnancy.Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital Earns Five-Star Breastfeeding Friendly Rating
Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital recently received a five-star rating for being a breastfeeding friendly facility by completing all ten steps of the Stepping Up for Utah Babies program from the Utah Department of Health (UDOH).Exercise for Kids Has Physical and Psychological Benefits
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, families have spent more time indoors and on screens. As the weather starts to turn wetter and colder, other outdoor activities are reduced as well.When Faced with a Chronic Illness, Support Is Available
When it comes to health-related problems, sometimes the first hurdle is hearing the diagnosis. The second is accepting it.Using Food to Improve Mood
Mental wellness can be affected by many things, some beyond an individual's control like work, relations, or even global pandemics. But studies show that nutrition can also have positive impact on mental wellness.Next Steps After a Positive Pregnancy Test
There's a whole range of emotions that women experience when doing a home pregnancy test and it comes back positive. Women may feel nervous, surprised, excited, relieved, afraid, happy, overwhelmed or any combination of those all at once.Experts Agree, Don't Skip Annual Physical
Annual check-ups. Not anyone's favorite appointment. Many people might dread the poking, prodding and tests, the inconvenience, or the discomfort. And with COVID, it is easy to just skip out, but experts agree it is important tool to help you live the healthiest life possible.Blood Thinners Can Lead to Injury if Prevention Not Heeded
New technologies and pharmaceuticals continually advance medical knowledge of how to keep the brain in good working order. Blood-thinning medications that are prescribed for vascular disease, to help prevent stroke, or prevent dangerous blot clots within veins that can move to the lungs.Oncology Nurse Navigators Provide Supportive Care to Improve Cancer Patient Health and Recovery
When a patient receives a cancer diagnosis, the multidisciplinary Intermountain Healthcare oncology team develops a personalized cancer plan.