Patient stories
MountainStar Healthcare patients and staff members tell their stories about how our mission, capabilities and personal approach to healthcare has made a difference in their lives.
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Gracie, 7, was accidentally hit by a UTV while riding her e-bike, leading to emergency care and surgery at Timpanogos Regional Hospital. Play therapy helped her heal emotionally.Alexis Pearson keyboard_arrow_right
After eight rounds of IVF, Alexis Pearson's joy turned to fear at 24 weeks when complications arose. Rushed to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, she faced a premature birth, but miracles unfolded.Lee Jarvis keyboard_arrow_right
At 87, Lee Jarvis faced prostate cancer. Initially hesitant about treatment, a unique encounter arranged by a Dr. at Timpanogos Regional Hospital changed his mind.A most joyful birth day: Welcoming Maverick Luke Durtschi keyboard_arrow_right
When Katherine's birth experience didn't go according to plan, the Labor & Delivery team at Lone Peak Hospital was there for her every step of the way.Where Jerry found relief and compassionate care keyboard_arrow_right
After years of foot pain, Jerry Pulsipher found relief at Cache Valley Hospital. Exceptional care from the team that transformed his experience and ensured a smooth recovery.Take me to St. Mark's Hospital: First patient to receive new A-fib treatment keyboard_arrow_right
75-year old Dan Heiner just didn't feel his normal self anymore. He actively engaged in life but was frequently tired and out of breath.Take me to St. Mark's Hospital: Personalized orthopedic athletic care keyboard_arrow_right
Eight-year-old Nash Taylor’s first tackle on the football field birthed dreams of playing under Friday night lights – and those dreams came true. As a motivated and talented athlete,Take me to St. Mark’s: My joint replacements enable me to keep skiing. keyboard_arrow_right
Take me to St. Mark’s: My joint replacements enable me to keep skiing.Take me to St. Mark’s: Orthopedic care you can trust keyboard_arrow_right
He had crossed 67 marathon finish lines, but now Carlos struggled to make the steps up to his home. That was until he had a total hip replacement at St. Mark's Hospital.Alyssa Gibson keyboard_arrow_right
Alyssa and her husband, Stephen, live in Elko, Nevada, but after complications with her pregnancy, she turned to the maternal-fetal medicine team at St. Mark's Hospital.