Our plans for our $1 billion freestanding children’s hospital in Las Vegas — the first such facility in Nevada — are about more than simply building the first such hospital in the state; they are about creating a healing, engaging environment that is distinct from other organizations. Larry Barnard, who was recently named president of our freestanding children's hospital in Las Vegas, sat down with Becker’s to discuss his commitment to the Intermountain Health project as well as his long-term vision for it.
Meet Dr. Benjamin Beasley, an emergency department physician at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana. Dr. Beasley initially aspired to be a pediatric surgeon but discovered his true calling in emergency medicine during his first rotation. For nearly nine years, he has thrived in the ever-changing world of the emergency department, treating thousands of patients with unwavering dedication. Dr. Beasley cherishes the close-knit community, balancing his demanding job with precious moments spent with his wife and kids, just a short walk from the hospital.
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is opening a new specialized clinic in Riverton, Utah for children with autism, and is expanding services thanks to a $3 million gift from a Utah businesswoman and philanthropist and her family in support of the Primary Promise campaign to build the nation’s model health system for children. The new Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Clinic is now open at the Primary Children's Outpatient Services building at Intermountain Riverton Hospital. The opening marks a major milestone in expanded autism services for children and helps meet a rapidly growing need in the community. “We want children with autism and their families to know that we’re with you on this journey,” said Katy Welkie, chief executive officer of Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital and vice president of Intermountain Children’s Health. “With expanded autism services, we can help children thrive.” “We’re proud to bring world-class pediatric care close to home for so many families in partnership with Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital,” said Todd Neubert, president of Intermountain Riverton Hospital. “Together we’re ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive."
When Dr. Sonya Norman, MD, and Dr. Blanca Richmond-Coca, MD, first started practicing family medicine together, Intermountain Health’s Brighton Medical Clinic in Brighton, Colorado was just a small private practice. Computers were barely used, and patient records were kept on paper-based spreadsheets. This was back in the early 2000s, shortly after the two physicians completed their residencies together at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. A lot has changed since then. But what hasn’t changed is the close bond they share, something worth its weight in gold while treating family medicine patients with a vast range of medical conditions.
Cassia County, ID is more than twice the size of Rhode Island but has a population —25,696 — similar to Farmington, UT. In this sparsely populated corner of Idaho, many Intermountain Health caregivers fill dual roles as volunteers. For those with medical backgrounds, this often means serving as a first responder. The work can be personal. Jeff Rasmussen, Cassia Regional’s pharmacy director, volunteers for the Declo Quick Response Unit. A few years ago, his son was involved in an accident in which the car rolled some 15 times, struck two power poles, and ejected all three passengers, including one who was thrown onto a power line 35 feet in the air. Someone on the scene called Jeff on his son’s phone, and he responded immediately. “With my background, I was able to help my son, but once he was stable, I wanted to help the other kids,” he said. “It was our community that was out there helping these kids, and it’s a miracle that they all survived, given the acuity of the situation.” As Jeff tells this story on a Teams call that includes Bowen, Cassia facility manager Winn Osterhout, and Cassia communications manager Stephanie Curtis, the others are in tears. This is what it means to respond to an incident when you know the teenagers involved. “If I get in an accident here, I want one of these guys to respond,” Stephanie says. Bowen, Winn, and Jeff discuss why they are so involved in their communities below.
Congratulations to the following Intermountain Health hospitals for being recognized on Premier's 100 Top Hospitals for 2025! Intermountain Medical Center - Murray, Utah - #1 major teaching hospital, 6 years on the 100 Top list St. George Regional Hospital - St. George, Utah - #1 large community hospital, 3 years on the 100 Top list McKay-Dee Hospital - Ogden, Utah - #3 large community hospital, 11 years on the 100 Top list Utah Valley Hospital - Provo, Utah - #16 large community hospital, 3 years on the 100 Top list Layton Hospital - Layton, Utah - #1 small community hospital, 3 years on the 100 Top list Riverton Hospital - Riverton, Utah - #3 small community hospital, 6 years on the 100 Top list American Fork Hospital - American Fork, Utah - #5 small community hospital, 12 years on the 100 Top list Alta View Hospital - Sandy, Utah - #8 small community hospital, 11 years on the 100 Top list Cedar City Hospital - Cedar City, Utah - #17 small community hospital, 14 years on the 100 Top list Premier researchers analyzed nearly 2,600 U.S. hospitals, using public Medicare data, evaluating metrics such as inpatient mortality, length of stay, operating profit margin and healthcare-associated infections. If the 100 recognized hospitals served all Medicare patients, more than 331,000 additional lives could be saved in a hospital setting, according to Premier’s analysis.
The Pahrump medical office building is a very large multi-disciplinary care setting with six pods. Combined, they offer many resources to a community of 45,000, including primary care, senior care, specialty care, and InstaCare (one of only two in the area), as well as radiology, pharmacy, and laboratory services. Hear first-hand from Mitch Cloward, our Southern Utah & Nevada Region President, as he shares what made his recent trip to the Pahrump medical office building in Nevada so insightful when it comes to patient care and caregiver engagement.
The path into medicine for Dr. Elizabeth Withers, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, is a testament to passion, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence in both medicine and leadership. Her journey inspires others to follow their dreams and make a positive contribution in their community.
Every caregiver at Intermountain Health plays an important role. But with 68,000 people working here, there are probably departments even our caregivers don't know about. When we think about our work, we might not immediately think about the teams that maintain our helicopters, test our toilet paper, or help caregivers plan for retirement. Each team adds something important to our mission. Their stories highlight the diverse and inspiring work happening every day to collectively deliver the best care possible.
Dr. Beata Wyatt, MD, is a clinical physician at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado as part of Intermountain Health’s partnership with the Midtown InPatient Medicine (MIM) hospitalist group. Dr. Wyatt has practiced at Lutheran for more than 15 years, treating acute patients with diverse range of medical needs. Being a hospitalist has always been her passion. However, in February she became the new MIM Hospitalist site lead at Lutheran, expanding beyond clinical work to also oversee quality, safety metrics, and other high-level outcomes. Dr. Wyatt’s steadfast dedication for helping others extends beyond hospital walls. Over the course of her tenure at Lutheran, she has also managed another full-time job: mom. Dr. Wyatt’s main piece of advice for young mothers who are juggling the challenges of life as a doctor and a parent is simple: know your limits. “If you love your work, it’s important to do what you love and what makes you happy,” she said. “But it’s also important to prioritize your well-being. It’s okay to say ‘no’ to certain things. As a mom, you can’t do it all. Lean on others as best you can so that it’s manageable.”
