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MWMC Women’s Health Expo is back on Saturday
The Spring Women’s Health Expo is coming back to Tooele County this Saturday, March 15, 2025. It starts at 9 a.m. and will end at 2 p.m. It will be held at Tooele High School, 301 West Vine.They are requesting attendees park in the north parking lot…
Colorectal Cancer Month: know the facts, get screened
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remind women and men that colorectal cancer often develops without symptoms—making timely screening critical. Colorectal cancer is the fourth. most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S…
Don’t ignore these heart trouble red flags
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States—killing one in five people annually. Most middle-aged and young adults have one or more risk factors for heart disease, such as alcohol consumption…
Don’t let digestion troubles hamper the holidays
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 is National Diabetes Month
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…
Mass casualty training exercise held at hospital
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 Recognized by Vizient as 2024 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer
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 Renews MRI Accreditation
“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…”
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Do You Know the Difference?
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.
How Overworking Hurts Your Heart
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...