🩺 Now open in Lafayette, Colorado! We’re proud to introduce the brand‑new Intermountain Health Lafayette Vascular Surgery Clinic on the Good Samaritan Hospital campus, led by highly experienced vascular surgeon Dr. Desarom Teso. With deep expertise in arterial and venous conditions and a philosophy of treating every patient like family, Dr. Teso is here to help our patients in the North Denver area make confident, informed decisions about their vascular health. Our fully staffed clinic offers advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive options, and comprehensive surgical care. Learn more about how we’re expanding expert vascular care in the Front Range.
The Intermountain Health Transplant Program at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray performed 515 organ transplants last year, shattering their previous record of 489 transplants performed in 2024, and surpassing the 500-transplant milestone for the first time in Utah history. 2025 is the sixth consecutive year that the Intermountain Transplant Program has performed a record-breaking number of adult transplants for patients in Utah and the Intermountain West. “This is a remarkable testament to the work this team has done to assure that our patients are getting timely transplants, and their lives are blessed so they can go forward in the future with their family, children, parents, and friends – and continue to live a healthy life,” said Rob Allen, president and CEO of Intermountain Health. “The Intermountain Health Transplant Program is a prime example of living our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. I’m proud of the team and this important accomplishment to serve our patients.”
Intermountain Health’s Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado just earned a COPPER Pediatric Advanced designation, scoring an impressive 99/100 for pediatric emergency readiness. That means higher standards, specialized training, and life‑saving preparedness for kids of all ages. 👶🧒👦 Discover how this milestone is elevating pediatric care in Colorado.
Thanks to the voices of our own caregivers, Intermountain has been named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals for 2026! This recognition reflects the culture we’re building together and the impact we’re striving to make every day. Learn what makes our workplace stand out.
Intermountain Health St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana has donated $30,000 to bring a full‑time behavioral health therapist to East Middle School, breaking down barriers to care and supporting Butte students where they need it most. With youth mental health needs rising in Butte‑Silver Bow, this partnership with Southwest Montana Community Health Center is a powerful step toward ensuring every student has access to support, understanding, and hope. 💙 Read how this investment is helping students thrive.
Early detection saves lives, and at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Amy Rodriguez, our dedicated lung screening navigator, is making sure no patient walks that path alone. Our lung screening program at Lutheran is growing rapidly, and behind every scan is Amy’s compassionate guidance as she helps patients understand their results, access timely follow‑up care, and overcome barriers that might otherwise delay diagnosis. From educating the community about who qualifies for screening to coordinating care across primary providers and specialists, Amy plays a crucial role in catching cancer earlier, when treatment is most effective. The impact is real: more patients are being diagnosed at stage one or two, and more lives are being changed because of her work. Read the full story below to see how Amy’s personalized guidance, education, and commitment to early detection are transforming lung cancer outcomes in Colorado.
Longtime healthcare leader, Eric Liston, has been selected as regional president for our Canyons Region, which includes all Intermountain Health hospitals, clinics, and community programs from Central Utah north into Idaho. Liston previously served as our vice president and chief clinical shared services officer. He has worked for Intermountain for 25 years. Liston replaces Sue Robel, who has served as president of our Canyons Region for the past four years. Robel, who retires on February 15, served as our chief nursing officer from 2019 until 2022, then as president of our Canyons Region from 2022 until 2026. “I am truly honored, humbled, and excited to serve as president of Intermountain Canyons Region and wholeheartedly embrace the opportunity to continue the legacy of clinical excellence and mission-driven results for our communities,” said Liston. “I am passionate about the amazing work we do as an organization and am thrilled to collaborate with our caregivers to make a meaningful impact on people's lives and serve our communities.”
At Intermountain Health, we’re committed to helping people with Parkinson’s disease stay connected, confident, and empowered — and one of our own is leading that work in an inspiring way. At Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Montana, speech pathologist Lori Raisler is expanding a specialized therapy program designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson’s. Through targeted sessions that strengthen speech, swallowing, and mobility, followed by supportive group therapy, patients are seeing meaningful improvements in how they communicate and move through daily life. For many participants, it’s also the first time they’ve met others navigating Parkinson’s, creating a sense of community that’s just as powerful as the therapy itself. Discover how this Parkinson’s‑focused program is helping patients find their voice, build connection, and improve their quality of life.
In a quiet room at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, the soft click of beads becomes something more than a craft — it becomes comfort. A small group of volunteers spends hours tying knots and threading bright cords, creating simple rosaries that carry an extraordinary purpose. For patients facing fear, loneliness, or uncertainty, these handmade gifts offer a moment of peace they can hold in their hands. And for the women who make them, each bead is a prayer, each knot an act of love. Discover how a humble strand of beads is lifting spirits, one patient at a time.
When Adriana steps into Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, she isn’t just arriving for a volunteer shift she’s returning to her roots. Born at Good Sam, the Broomfield High School senior now spends her Tuesday evenings as a junior volunteer, helping throughout the hospital. Adriana began volunteering this past summer. At first, it was a box she needed to check as she prepared to apply to the Navy, which requires community service hours. But her time at Good Sam quickly grew into something far more meaningful. Her passion for healthcare runs well beyond the hospital walls. Adriana spends half her school day in Boulder at Arapahoe Ridge High School in a biomedical sciences program, where she conducts labs and even has performed DNA testing. She’s CPR certified and has completed a childhood and adolescent development course helping her build her skills and experiences to prepare her for her future. She’s especially interested in pursuing nursing roles in Labor & Delivery and NICU. “The NICU feels very peaceful,” she says, describing the environment where she hopes to someday work. For Adriana, volunteering at Good Sam represents more than service, it’s a full-circle moment. From being born within the walls to supporting patients and staff today, Good Sam has been woven into her story from the beginning. Now, she’s giving back, and in doing so, she’s shaping the next chapter of her journey.
