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Mental health challenges can affect anyone at any age, especially when the world seems to be in a state of constant crisis and change. Hope comes from finding resources to help navigate such challenges. That's why Intermountain Healthcare is hosting the 2020 Virtual Mental Health Services Awareness Night.

Morissa Henn, DrPH, community health director at Intermountain Healthcare, is among Modern Healthcare's 2020 class of Top 25 Emerging Leaders (formerly Up and Comers). Modern Healthcare, the leader in healthcare business news, research and data, annually honors emerging leaders all age 40 or under, who have made significant contributions in the areas of innovation and financial, operational and clinical excellence early in their careers.

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing more than physical sickness. Repercussions of the pandemic have been felt economically, socially, and mentally. Uncertain times can lead to feelings of anxiety and stress.

Nothing feels better than a good night's sleep. It makes your waking hours more productive, focused, and happy.

Earlier this year, health systems across the country suspended nearly all screening mammography due to COVID-19. While those services have now been rescheduled, some women are skipping their annual mammogram due to concerns about COVID-19, hospital restrictions, or avoiding hospitals all together.

Intermountain Healthcare is collaborating with the Utah Shooting Sports Council and key community partners to develop and distribute educational materials and more than 20,000 free gun locks to gun owners throughout Utah.

Intermountain Healthcare is partnering with Notable Health to reimagine the manual, repetitive administrative aspects of patient intake and post-visit follow-up into a fully automated, intuitive digital experience.

Intermountain Healthcare's historic plan to build the nation's model health system for children has received more than $100 million in gifts from community leaders so far, accelerating efforts to expand the clinical expertise of Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital to address the critical needs of kids throughout the Intermountain West.

Each year, seasonal flu infections cause a variety of symptoms that start suddenly. The flu typically makes individuals feel rotten for three to five days. However, it can be dangerous for young children, older adults, and others with certain health conditions. Everyone needs a flu shot every year to protect themselves and others in the community.

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) recently announced the 2019 results for Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program. In just its second year in the program, Castell Accountable Care (previously Intermountain Accountable Care) received a quality score of 98.88 percent, placing it among the top 5 percent of ACOs nationally for quality. Simultaneously, the Castell ACO generated $10 million in savings for Medicare.