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As temperatures start to cool down as fall weather arrives, Intermountain Healthcare clinicians are reminding people to be safe if turning to generators, alternative power sources, or portable gas operated heaters.

Intermountain Healthcare has announced five steps to move equity forward in significant ways at the organization and in the communities it serves. These steps build on actions taken in the past and will strengthen this important work in the future.

Move over designer handbags and trucker hats. Masks are all the rage in 2020. Of course, face coverings and masks are necessary for health and safety — they're not statements of fashion. But regardless, masks are a high-demand accessory, equal parts must-have and must-wear.

Labor Day is often seen as the end of summer and the last chance to get outside and enjoy the outdoors before temperatures drop and the leaves begin to change. It's also one of the holidays with the greatest number of injuries and trips to the emergency department.

The human spine is an engineering marvel. Small stacked bones called vertebrae are separated by shock absorbing intervertebral disks and facet joints that allow the back to move in many directions. The spinal column houses and protects the spinal cord that contains 31 pairs of nerves that transmit messages between the brain and body. Strong ligaments, tendons, and muscles hold the spine in place.

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has recognized five Intermountain Healthcare hospitals as equity leaders for their caregiver's dedication to LGBTQ+ inclusion.

In the wake of the death of actor Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer, Intermountain Healthcare clinicians are reminding people about the importance of regular screening in order to detect the cancer at its earliest – and most treatable stage.

One in three adults – about 84 million Americans – have prediabetes. Prediabetes means an individual might be on the path to type 2 diabetes, a condition where a person's body can't control the level of sugar in their blood.

Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Hold On To Dear Life, the iconic and award-winning public service campaign and child injury-prevention program that has saved countless lives.

School is an important part of your child's learning and development. In addition to reading, writing, and math, kids also learn valuable social and emotional skills. Schools are a place for kids to access the internet for learning and a get a healthy midday meal. They also provide safe, supportive, and supervised spaces for children while parents and caretakers are at work.