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Liz Downard keyboard_arrow_right
At 303 pounds, Liz felt literally weighed down by her situation. She underwent a gastric bypass that changed the trajectory of her life.Take me to St. Mark’s Hospital: Compassionate care for colon cancer keyboard_arrow_right
At 36 years old, Gentry focused on his career, his wife and their much-anticipated baby girl – colon cancer was nowhere on the radar.- With positivity, pacing and the right medical professionals, Aaron outran colon cancer and continues to run the best races of his life.
Take me to St. Mark’s Hospital: Exceptional cancer care keyboard_arrow_right
Somewhere along the drive from Salt Lake City to St. George, Brook Mitchell's mindset did a 180: He would not succumb to the devastating diagnosis of colon cancer. He would fight; he would win.Christine Ahearn keyboard_arrow_right
Christine was shocked to learn that her leg was broken in eight places after suffering a fall at church. She turned to the orthopedic surgery team at St. Mark's Hospital for help.Mike Malay keyboard_arrow_right
Atrial fibrillation isn't something Mike could have predicted, but he is glad he found quality care at St. Mark's Hospital.Michelle and Jason Kovalik keyboard_arrow_right
Jason and Michelle have lost a combined 295 pounds since the beginning of their weight loss journey at St. Mark's Hospital's Weight Treatment Center.Where Tom got exceptional heart care keyboard_arrow_right
Tom flew to St. Mark's in order to access world-class cardiovascular care – becoming the 150th ablation patient during the hospital's 150th anniversary.- Bud says he gained confidence, a plan and got his future back because of the world-class care at St. Mark's Hospital.
William Gordon keyboard_arrow_right
William experienced a significant increase in energy after a 90 minute ablation procedure at St. Mark's Hospital.