Health & Wellness Stories

Nature, hiking and a couple relax on adventure trail in forest and sitting on a rock. Happy man and woman pointing at natural landscape while relaxing in woods with trees, fitness and freedom
Colorado Hiking Safety: Prevent Injuries on the Trails with These Tips from a CommonSpirit Health Sports Medicine Doctor
With over 39,000 miles of hiking trails and 58 summits more than 14,000 feet above sea level, it's...
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snowmobile medical emergency patient flown by Flight for Life to CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood
From Snowmobile to Second Chance: Michael's Journey of Recovery at St. Anthony Hospital
Five years ago, a seemingly ordinary day of snowmobiling took a terrifying turn for Michael, leading...
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The Hyperbaric & Wound Care Center at Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley in West Jordan, Utah, utilizes hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to treat various conditions, particularly chronic wounds. HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, which helps deliver oxygen to damaged tissues and promote healing. The center is accredited by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). (July 7th, 2025)
Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley Adds Second Hyperbaric Chamber, Expands Treatment
Keshia Nelson loves her job. And now, thanks to a brand new and second hyperbaric chamber at Holy...
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Tips for Preventing Skin Cancer and Recognizing Early Warning Signs
Parts of Colorado and Utah are well-known for their “300 days of sunshine,” making both Rocky...
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Holy Cross Hospital-Mountain Point, Lehi, Utah. Photography by Michael Schoenfeld, 2025.
Holy Cross Hospital - Mountain Point Celebrates 10 years of Welcoming Newborns, Restoring Health and Saving Lives in Northern Utah County
Katie Flores, RN, will never forget the morning of June 1, 2015. At 6:58 a.m., the crew at Holy...
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Dana Barnett, DO, cycling
Dr. Dana Barnett Provides Personalized Pediatric Care in Summit County
Finding a pediatrician for your child means finding someone you trust – someone who is knowledgeable...
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Daughter is explaining to her mother what took place at school
Navigating the Stress of Spring: Supporting Your Child's Mental Health During Times of Transition
While the end of the school year often brings excitement and anticipation, it can also be a period...
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A nurse is sitting with a little boy in the doctors office and is giving him a check up.
What to Know About the Measles Outbreak
Colorado’s first confirmed measles case, announced April 1, in addition to 24 confirmed cases in...
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Portrait of ICU providers at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake: Cathy Beck, MD, General Surgeon
Celebrating Our Physicians on Doctors' Day
March 30 is Doctors' Day, an occasion for all of us at CommonSpirit Health to pause in recognition...
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Karen Dierks of St. Anthony Hospital Summit; photo for the Acts of Humankindness Award
Nurse at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Summit Hospital Returns Beloved Family Photo Album to Patient
When a patient who was experiencing homelessness arrived at CommonSpirit St. Anthony Summit Hospital...
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Doctor Teressa Starr of Mercy Hospital with her family.
CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital Welcomes Dr. Teressa Starr, Staff Acute Care General Surgeon
CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital is excited to welcome Teressa Starr, DO, home to Durango to fill an...
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Steve Barrett, Sports Medicine, fitting a helmet on a youth, St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City, Kansas, October 1, 2024.
Meet Steve Barrett, St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City’s Sports Medicine Supervisor
For over three decades, St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City Sports Medicine Supervisor Steve...
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