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  • Where David found a second chance at life
    After a severe infection left him immobile, David turned to Cache Valley Hospital. With expert care and support, he regained his health and now walks a mile daily—grateful for every step.
  • A critical journey to intensive care
    After a severe infection left him immobile, David turned to Brigham City Community Hospital. With expert care and support, he regained his health and now walks a mile daily.
  • Take me to St. Mark's Hospital: Expert care for a pregnant mom with head and neck cancer
    At 18 weeks pregnant, Emily Ketchum received leading-edge surgery to remove head and neck cancer at St. Mark's Hospital. There, she received expert maternity support before, during and afterward.
  • Caring Like Family: Sibling Duos at Lone Peak Hospital
    In honor of National Siblings Day on April 10, we are celebrating some incredible sibling duos who work together at Lone Peak Hospital! These pairs not only share a family bond but also a dedication to our mission, "Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life."
  • Pam Mayberry
    New technology removed my lower back pain and restored my back muscles
  • Back on the Bike Thanks to Lone Peak Hospital & Peak Orthopaedics
    Ed Kilbourn, an avid skier, cyclist and hiker, is back on the bike thanks to a partial knee replacement at Lone Peak Hospital
  • Take me to Cache Valley Hospital: Where care feels like coming home
    Baelie Toalepai and her husband chose Cache Valley Hospital, 100 miles away, to welcome their son Ilias. The personalized care and ongoing support made them feel like family, no matter the distance.
  • Gracie Rich
    Gracie was accidentally hit by a UTV while riding her e-bike, leading to emergency care and surgery at Timpanogos Regional Hospital.
  • Alexis Pearson
    After eight rounds of IVF, Alexis Pearson's joy turned to fear at 24 weeks when faced with a premature birth, but miracles unfolded.
  • Lee Jarvis
    At 87, Lee Jarvis faced prostate cancer. Initially hesitant about treatment, a unique encounter with Dr. Hayes changed his mind.