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Sleep is more than rest—it is essential to heart health, brain function, metabolism, and immune support. Yet millions of Americans struggle with poor sleep quality, often without realizing that an underlying condition may be the cause. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine…

The days have changed from jackets all day to maybe a jacket in the mornings and t-shirts in the afternoon, and that also means more people will be out and about enjoying the change in weather. In that, it can be expected emergency responders will have more calls…

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to brush up on the facts about colorectal cancer, one of the most preventable—and treatable—cancers when detected early. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States…

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about cervical cancer, its risk factors, and the steps women can take to protect their health. Thanks to regular screening and early detection, cervical cancer deaths have declined significantly over the past several decades…

Medicare Guidance Available for Local Seniors. As more local residents become eligible for Medicare this year, Mountain West Medical Center is committed to helping patients have the resources needed to transition smoothly from their current health plans…

Mountain West Medical Center announces that it has been recognized as a top performer in the 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. Vizient is the nation’s largest health care performance improvement company, helping hospitals and health systems…

Becker’s Hospital Review highlighted Mountain West Medical Center in Tooele, Utah, among 529 hospitals nationwide recognized by CMS with a 5-star rating for nurse communication…

Mountain West Medical Center has named Greg Gardner, MD, as its chief of staff. A seasoned emergency medicine physician with a strong background in business and leadership, Dr. Gardner brings a vision for enhancing patient care at the hospital…

Joleen Perez, MSN, RN, quality director at Mountain West Medical Center, received the Health Care Champion Award during the 10th annual University of Utah Health Regional Affiliate Symposium in Salt Lake City on April 19, 2025. The Health Care Champion Award…

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Mountain West Medical Center hosted its annual Spring Women’s Health Expo at Tooele High School. With a wide variety of vendors attending this year’s Women’s Health Expo and a full schedule of dynamic speakers…