Press Releases
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...
Diabetes and the Flu can be a Dangerous Combination
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: An Unrecognized Risk
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’s Alliance with U of U Health. What it Means for You.
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...