Our new feature, “Leading with heart: Get to know our nursing leaders” spotlights Intermountain Health nursing leaders across the enterprise who lead with heart and drive innovation and excellence. This month, meet Melodie Toll, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, VP of Nursing Strategic Operations, and Alison Marien MSN, RN, CNML, director of Nursing Strategic Operations, whose leadership inspires positive change and elevates nursing caregivers across our system. The Nursing Strategic Operations (NSO) team guides the alignment and consistency of nursing processes in all regions with a focus on the strategic and operational aspects of nursing.
Mental health care in the Salt Lake Valley is getting a major boost thanks to an investment by Intermountain Health in a new state-of-the-art Behavior Health Center in Sandy that will significantly increase access to mental health care and specialized services for patients throughout Salt Lake County. The new 56-bed Behavioral Health Center at Intermountain Alta View Hospital, 9660 South 1300 East in Sandy, opens for patient care in June and doubles the number of patient beds for behavioral health care offered by Intermountain.
At Intermountain Health, we’re committed to supporting caregivers who want to grow their skills and advance their careers. Through our PEAK (Path to Education, Advancement and Knowledge) program, caregivers can access prepaid tuition assistance and development resources that help make those goals possible. Nevada caregiver Ondrea Humphrey is one of many who have used PEAK to take the next step in their healthcare journey. After beginning her career as a Patient Service Representative, she completed her Medical Assistant program in 2025 and recently earned her national certification. Her dedication to learning, caring for patients, and balancing life at home reflects the spirit of our caregiver community.
What started as a classroom idea became an act of compassion for NICU families. Through Books for Babies, local high school students partnered with Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado to bring early literacy, comfort, and connection to our smallest patients and their loved ones. Read how this project is turning pages into possibilities.
When caregivers bring forward ideas that improve the way we support one another, everyone benefits. A new orientation model developed by nurses at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana is helping new nurses build skills at a sustainable pace — and it’s gaining national attention. Learn more about this meaningful work.
Mental health care isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all, and neither is the way wellness is understood. This article brings together the voices of Siope Kinikini, mental health clinical lead at Primary Children’s Hospital, Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Campus, and Nevada clinical social worker Madelyn HoangDiem Mai, who share insights on how culture, family dynamics, and community relationships shape mental health experiences. Their perspectives underscore the importance of cultural awareness and flexibility in care, reminding us that understanding begins with listening.
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has committed $20 million to Intermountain Health to expand pediatric behavioral health specialty services in Nevada — one of the largest philanthropic investments of its kind in the state’s history. The commitment will support the expansion of world-class pediatric behavioral health services, addressing gaps in access to advanced specialty care within Nevada. This commitment also represents significant progress toward ensuring children receive the care they need within their own community.
Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) and Intermountain Health recently announced a landmark partnership that will include the development of a state-of-the-art sports medicine center integrated into SEG’s innovative sports campus in Sandy, Utah. Scheduled to open in 2028, the Intermountain Sports Performance Center will be strategically located adjacent to the Utah Mammoth Ice Center and the future Utah Jazz practice facility. This will be the only sports and health campus in the NBA and NHL with two teams under a single ownership group and a single healthcare provider, creating a fully integrated destination for high performance athletes and active individuals seeking advanced recovery, wellness, and innovative care.
For many patients, managing a chronic condition goes beyond medications and medical visits. It also shows up at the dinner table. Through a partnership between Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and Food Bank of the Rockies, patients are gaining access to nutritious food that supports their health and their future. Read how we're helping patients turn recovery into something they can sustain.
Genomic testing is helping more people understand potential health risks earlier than ever, often long before any symptoms appear. But without context or support, that information can feel overwhelming. At Intermountain Health, our new Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential (CHIP) Clinic is helping turn uncertainty into clarity by pairing advanced genetic insight with expert, compassionate care. For patients like Steve Bloink, early answers and a dedicated care team made all the difference. Today, the CHIP Clinic brings together specialists across hematology, cardiology, genetics, and research focused on prevention, monitoring, and peace of mind. Learn how we are helping patients move forward with confidence.
