One hundred forty years ago, St. Mark’s Hospital opened its doors as an answer to the ever-growing need for medical care in the Salt Lake Valley when there was virtually none available. At the time, the population of Salt Lake City was rapidly expanding – with 12,000 residents and growing. Hundreds of workers laboring in the mines and on the railroad suffered from a variety of diseases. The city needed a hospital.
Recognizing this need, Episcopal Bishop Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle gathered the funds necessary to purchase equipment and furnishings, then rented an adobe house at 500 East 400 South. Staffed with one physician who worked for no pay, St. Mark’s Hospital – the first hospital in Utah – started admitting patients on April 30, 1872. The facility had six beds. (more…)
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May 4, 2012 @
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Remember the last time that you scratched your knee or elbow or nose? What would happen if, instead of the usual healing process, the wound simply failed to scab over and disappear, even over several weeks’ time?
For millions of individuals, a non-healing wound is much more than an abstract concept, something out of science-fiction novels or nightmares. It can potentially lead to infection or a more serious condition if left untreated. Individuals that have these non-healing wounds come to rely on wound centers as the only possible place of healing. These types of centers have specialists that work with the body’s natural processes to inspire the healing of even the most persistent wounds. (more…)
One in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is paramount in order to successfully treat breast cancer and other breast diseases. All women should perform self-examinations regularly and consult a physician right away if they feel anything abnormal. For women over the age of 50, regular mammograms are recommended.
At St. Mark’s Center for Breast Care, patients can receive physical breast exams from a certified breast care nurse, thorough instructions and guidelines for performing a breast self-exam, and information about risk factors, symptoms and early detection. The center also features state-of-the-art digital mammography services. (more…)
Maintaining our health is one of the major focuses in American households. We watch and we worry about the many threats that may come our way. And we know what we need to do to keep our health up. We need to eat right. Diet and Nutrition. The unending story.
And the story is no different when it comes to heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. We can reduce the threat of heart disease through a healthy diet and lifestyle. (more…)
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April 6, 2012 @
4:48 pm
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Imagine a person going through their day on a meager 1,200 calories with at least two rounds of intense exercise, all while carrying an extra 100 pounds or more on their body. A lot of people might look at this person and think they aren’t trying hard enough to lose weight. They might also think that weight loss surgery is an easy way out. But, they are wrong.
The truth is losing weight the “old-fashioned” way by adhering to a well-balanced diet and exercise is still very much a part of the lifestyle for individuals who undergo bariatric or weight loss surgery. There is no substitute for a healthy lifestyle; however, for many bariatric patients strict diets and exercise just aren’t enough to shed those potentially life-threatening pounds. The risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and osteoarthritis dramatically increase as a person’s weight ventures into the obese category.
Bariatric surgery isn’t a “quick fix,” nor is it a fad diet; it is used after all other weight control methods have failed. Weight loss surgery is intended to jump start the weight loss process so that none of the grave diseases listed above have a chance to fully develop. After surgery, patients have to adhere to a healthy and active lifestyle in order to continue losing weight and maintain their loss over time.
The Weight Treatment Center at St. Mark’s Hospital specializes in weight management and dieting, as well as bariatric surgery. We understand that weight loss isn’t as easy for some as it is for others, which is why we’re committed to helping you explore the best option for you. Still not convinced? Listen to what Shauna, one of our bariatric success stories, has to say!
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April 3, 2012 @
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Coronary heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is the number one cause of deaths in America. It is caused by a narrowing of the arteries, due to a build-up of plaque, that can slow down or stop blood flow to the heart. Restricted blood flow increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Because it’s the leading cause of death among both women and men, it’s important to know how to prevent it, how to recognize it, and how to treat it.
While there are some risk factors for coronary heart disease that you can’t control – age, genes, race, etc. – there are several that you can. And they are important for your overall health, not just your heart. To reduce your risk of heart disease, make sure you are: (more…)
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March 30, 2012 @
4:13 pm
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On a lunch break with a few coworkers we decide to go to a causal dining restaurant. While everyone else is ordering burgers and fries, I decide to stay on the healthy side and I get a salad.
As I watch everyone else at the table consume beef patties dripping with grease and shovel heavily salted fries into their hungry mouths, I can’t help but feel a slight tinge of satisfaction and self-control as I coolly use my fork to eat a few pieces of lettuce at a time.
Later that evening I am curious to know the nutritional facts about my leafy greens in comparison to my coworkers’ burger binge. As I come upon the caloric intake, milligrams of sodium, and grams of fat, I feel my stomach drop. (more…)
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March 13, 2012 @
5:16 pm
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There has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the last 20 years. It is the #2 cause of preventable death and contributes to breast cancer, coronary heart disease, Type II diabetes, sleep apnea, gallbladder problems, osteoarthritis, colon cancer, hypertension and stroke. The medical community recognizes obesity as a disease and is committed to treating it as such.
This disease affects 60 million Americans ages 20 and over, and nine million children and teens ages 6-19. Not only does it lead to life-threatening conditions, it can cause emotional suffering. The good news is that there are treatment options. (more…)
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March 9, 2012 @
4:09 pm
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Many of you have seen the billboards posted along I-15 promoting the ER wait times for our family of MountainStar hospitals. If you haven’t seen them yet you must have just moved here, or never travel along I-15. They stretch from Ogden to Spanish Fork, and their glowing red numbers update travelers about the number of minutes the average patient waits from entering the doors of the ER until being greeted by a medical professional.
Sometimes these waits are short, and sometimes they are longer, but the question we hear most often is, “Are those times real?” In short, yes. Wait times are updated every 30 minutes and based on a four-hour rolling average. At all times, however, patients are seen in priority order, based on their complaint when they come in the door. So, if you come in with chest pain or a head injury, you will likely move ahead of the kid who got his hand stuck in the pickle jar. (more…)
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March 6, 2012 @
6:56 pm
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