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A healthy digestive system is essential to feeling well, particularly during the holidays when comfort foods abound. Heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux, affect approximately 20% of adults in the U.S…

November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness, support loved ones, and empower those living with diabetes to manage their health. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are too high, which…

Last week, a mass casualty training exercise was held at Mountain West Medical Center to coach staff and first responders about what to do in a real emergency. The drill was held on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 8-10 a.m. During the exercise, which involved…

Mountain West Medical Center has been recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Study by Vizient, Inc. Ranked 4th out of 364 community hospitals. Mountain West Medical Center earned this distinction for its excellence…

“Mountain West Medical Center’s Lead MRI Technologist, Derek Nielson, is pleased to announce that after a rigorous review process that occurs every three years, MWMC has met the high…”

Medicare Advantage IS NOT the same as traditional Medicare. There are key differences that can have a real impact on how, when, and where you get the medical care you might need.

Consistently logging long hours at work can leave you stressed and fatigued, but there’s a potential consequence that may not be readily apparent — a higher risk of heart-related complications. Your heart is no stranger to hard work — if you live 70 years, it may beat...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Mountain West Medical Center wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively impacted the health of...

Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infection triggers...

Mountain West Medical Center and University of Utah Health announced a new working alliance during a pro-gram for invited guests outside the hospital Thursday. “We’ve been working with the University now going on six years developing the idea of what a relationship...