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Laundry is a part of everyone's daily routine, but unfortunately, so are the many issues that often come with laundry appliances. No one wants to be put at risk of experiencing a dryer fire, which is why it's so important to clean your dryer vents on a regular basis.

Double board-certified Facial Plastics, ENT & Hair Restoration specialist, Dr. Douglas Henstrom is recognized once again as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

Two leading nonprofit healthcare organizations -- Intermountain Healthcare and SCL Health -- have completed their merger, creating a model health system that provides high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare to more patients and communities in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Kansas.

It can be difficult to see the silver lining during dark moments. But when a loved one is on the brink of death, it is possible to bring joy to someone else in need through the selfless act of organ donation.

Thirteen Intermountain Healthcare hospitals in Utah have earned the prestigious 2022 "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" designation from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) for policies and programs to ensure equitable and inclusive care is provided to all patients in the community.

Intermountain Healthcare is donating $540,000 and partnering with the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition (UDVC) to assist Utahns who need help in recovering from the impacts of abuse.

Intermountain Healthcare has developed creative ways to keep patients and caregivers safer from COVID-19, thanks to a $100,000 grant from Intel that has funded the purchase of 70 new camera systems for use in the Intermountain Patient Safety Monitoring (PSM) program.

A new podcast, "A Healthier Future," was launched today by Intermountain Healthcare. Hosted by CEO Dr. Marc Harrison, the weekly program will explore big ideas for transforming and improving the future of health, showcasing the most innovative solutions and best practices of today with a look toward tomorrow.

After a woman has had a baby and is recovering at home, she might be concerned about her abdominal muscles and if they'll return somewhat to their pre-pregnancy shape and how and when to return to exercising those abs.

The potential mental health effects of traumatic events can be profound. According to Intermountain Healthcare, the pandemic that started in Utah over two years ago, is associated with uncertainty, social isolation, and economic vulnerability —stressors linked to mental health issues.

As temperatures warm this spring, Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital safety experts are offering child safety tips to prevent accidental falls from open windows.

Patients with lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia and multiple myeloma now have access to a highly specialized CAR T-cell therapy at Intermountain Healthcare Cancer Centers that doctors say is changing and saving lives.

The ways that women experience menstrual periods vary from person to person. Symptoms may vary quite a bit and the intensity of those symptoms may vary from month to month.

Intermountain Healthcare has hit a major medical milestone by surpassing two million COVID-19 tests that have been collected and processed since early 2020 when the pandemic started.

Spring is here. And so are runny noses and itchy eyes. But is it a cold or is it allergies?

March is kidney awareness month and Intermountain Healthcare Nephrologists say it's a great time to focus on kidney health.

At this time of year, it’s traditional to freshen up your living space. According to HVAC experts, your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems should also be included in your spring cleaning schedule.

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has announced that Intermountain Healthcare has become the first Triple Stage 7 organization in the world under its new requirements, the highest level of achievement on how health systems are improving care using digital tools.

In theory, sleep should be just be a matter of closing the eyes and nodding off. But for many, this isn't the case. Falling asleep is more difficult, and once asleep, getting a full night of truly restorative sleep can be even more difficult.

Adding fresh fruit to your plate -- with a little spice from around the world -- is a great way to celebrate spring's warmer weather and boost your health.

Having diabetes during pregnancy can lead to increased risks or complications for a mom or her baby.

DeAnn Brown, CNM, DNP, has been selected as the new administrator for Intermountain Garfield Memorial Hospital. She currently serves as nurse administrator, and will begin her new assignment on April 2. She is replacing Alberto Vasquez, who is retiring early next month.

Over 80% of all homes throughout the United States have hard water, and Americans from Los Angeles to New York are now experiencing all sorts of expensive issues to support the overall functionality of their homes and businesses.

According to a new study by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, a real-time electronic decision support system helped clinicians at community hospitals provide best practice care for emergency department patients with pneumonia, resulting in decreased intensive care unit admission, more appropriate antibiotic use, and 38% lower overall mortality.

Birth defects affect about 1 in 33 babies born in the U.S. each year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And Intermountain Healthcare experts add that birth defects usually develop in the first three months of pregnancy and can affect the fetus's organs such as the heart or brain or other body parts while they're developing and can lead to problems in a baby's overall health, and how their body functions.

With most people's new year resolutions now two months in the rearview mirror, it may be time for a bit of a boost; a reminder that those goals don't have to go by the wayside, and that a healthy lifestyle really is possible.

Utah and the U.S. has strong communities from African countries. Black History Month a time to understand the needs of the nation's growing diverse populations recently ended, but the celebration should continue.