Caregiver Appreciation Week is in full swing, recognizing the work of each and every caregiver at Intermountain Health. How our teams are celebrating may look different if they're a clinical or a non-clinical caregiver or depending on which region they work in. But wherever we’re located and whatever we do, we’re Better Together. And we have the photos to prove it! Rob Allen, president and CEO, visited with caregivers at the Central Laundry facility in North Salt Lake on Wednesday, May 15th to share cookies and appreciation. “These caregivers provide an invaluable service in keeping many Intermountain Health hospitals stocked with clean, comfortable linens to care for patients. I appreciate their important contributions to our mission. To each of our 68,000 Intermountain caregivers, thank you, and Happy Caregiver Appreciation Week.”
For more than 20 years, 102-year-old Shirley Schultz has volunteered weekly at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO sorting papers and doing what she refers to as “grunt work” because she says it’s what keeps her going. Shirley celebrates her 102nd birthday on May 13th, so St. Mary’s held an early birthday party for her, complete with cake, singing and dancing. Shirley is a three-time cancer survivor with an adventurous spirit and a passion for living life to the fullest. She says her secret to living a long and happy life is having a positive attitude no matter what life throws at you. “Every single day I enjoy life,” said Shirley. “I learned that through tragedies, and I enjoy every bloody day. Friends and family are the biggest things in my life. Without my family, I don’t think I’d be where I am.” She also credits her happiness to volunteering, saying that it’s part of what made her who she is today and what keeps her going, along with her massages on Thursdays and lunches on Fridays. “My advice for people is to be positive and enjoy,” she said. “If you don’t enjoy it, don’t do it. Do the best you can and stop worrying about what people think about you.”
As senior advisor to chief clinical officer JP Valin, Jen House applies her data and performance improvement skills to moving the needle on patient care and outcomes. It’s her favorite part of the job – but she didn’t always know she wanted to do it. She started out with a degree in mechanical engineering, and it took an experience repairing a sewing machine in rural Honduras to set her on the path to clinical excellence. Jen explains what she does, what she likes about it, and how she got there in the story below. ⬇️
Intermountain Health has been named to the Women Tech Council’s 2024 Shatter List, an annual collection of top companies creating inclusive, empowering cultures for female workers! 🎉 Intermountain has been an honoree every year since the list’s inception in 2018. We joined 39 other organizations on the list for building inclusive cultures with meaningful measures that help women break and surpass the glass ceiling in technology. “We’re honored that we made the list and that Intermountain as a whole supports and empowers our female workers,” said Meridith McGlincy, Cybersecurity consultant and a participating member of the Women Tech Council. “With 74% of our total caregivers being women, it’s vital to ensure we can move forward in blazing our career paths. Plus, I enjoy volunteering time to mentor young girls in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program." “At Intermountain, we’re dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and empowerment for our female workers,” said Melinda Mendoza, chief compliance officer. “We strive to break the glass ceiling and provide opportunities for growth and development so our female workers can reach their full potential and drive innovation." Intermountain has an internal program designed to empower and support women in leadership and women in technology by mentorship and coaching, leadership training, and networking opportunities.
In recognition of National Hospital Week, let's take a moment to celebrate and thank all our incredible hospital caregivers for their unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care. You make a profound difference in the lives of those you serve each and every day! 🏥💖
As we celebrate Caregiver Appreciation Week, we'd like to recognize the incredible dedication and compassion of our 66,000+ caregivers across Intermountain Health. We are truly #BetterTogether!
For Stacey Dozer and her sister, Tammy McCoy, decades of seeing God's healing and grace through the staff at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, CO has been a blessing. Their families’ decades-long journey at Lutheran is a testament to resilience, love, and the unwavering support of a compassionate medical team. Through the highs of births and the lows of devastating losses and cancer treatments, Lutheran has been more than a hospital; it's been a sanctuary of hope, healing, and love for their family. “It warms my heart to think of all the life and love Lutheran has given to us,” Stacey said. “They’ve helped us navigate some of the best and hardest times of our lives. There have been many tears, joyous moments and so much perseverance, but our faith has remained, and God stayed close and we’re so grateful for the beauty and healing Lutheran has provided.”
This Nurses Week, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the nurses who work tirelessly at Intermountain Health facilities. Whether you're in the hospital, clinic, or any other location, your unwavering dedication to patient care keeps our organization running smoothly. Your hard work, compassion, and expertise are truly appreciated, and we want you to know that you are the backbone of our healthcare system. Thank you for all that you do! #NursesWeek #IntermountainHealth #ThankYouNurses
It's graduation season, a time for celebrating significant milestones in one's life. However, for Kaitlyn, her celebration felt a bit different. Complications with her pregnancy left her needing additional medical support and needing to move to St. George, Utah in the middle of her last semester at Southern Utah University (SUU). Kaitlyn was able to work with her professors to ensure she could graduate, however in the final stretch, she was met with a multiple-week hospital stay that meant she was not going to be able to attend her commencement ceremony. With the support of her school and family, our caregivers at St. George Regional Hospital transformed a conference room at the hospital into a commencement hall and helped Kaitlyn and her husband have the graduation they worked so hard to earn.
Lucille Childs’ commitment to her job and community is synonymous with longevity. She has lived in Nevada for more than 31 years and spent most of that time as a Nevada Medical Group Patient Service Representative. Lucille works at the Intermountain Nevada Central Office within the Patient Service Center, building professional relationships with patients and addressing their needs telephonically, including scheduling, referral information/processing, or directing them to the right Intermountain department. Lucille embraces the staying power of a career, building up a strong reputation and skillset over time. “She really is a jack of all trades and quality-wise is unmatched,” said Tyler Davis, Shared Central Services Director in Nevada. Moreover, Lucille teaches this same staying power to her children and grandchildren, using the wisdom of a steadfast work ethic that began when she started working at her uncle’s hamburger stand as a little girl. We sat down with Lucille to commemorate her 20+ years interacting with our Nevada Medical Group community, what it means to be a Patient Service Representative, and how working here impacted both her and her family. #wedotherightthing
