Lone Peak Hospital

11/29/2025

When Bradon Clark was thrown from his motorcycle on April 7, 2025, he knew exactly where he needed to go, telling first responders to, "Take Me To Ogden Regional Medical Center," our MountainStar Healthcare sister facility.

Sixteen years ago, Bradon says Ogden Regional saved his life when he overcame addiction through the Alcohol & Chemical Treatment (ACT) program. This time he'd enter our doors though, Bradon was bleeding to death.

Nearly eight months after the accident, Bradon met everyone who had a hand in his miraculous survival. The emotional reunion was captured exclusively by Spencer Joseph and told in a beautiful story you'll see only on FOX 13 News: https://bit.ly/3K6r0xO

"Ogden Regional saved my life twice," Bradon said.

Thanks to the skill of the Level II Trauma Center team, the support of local EMS partners, and the compassion of colleagues across HCA Healthcare, Bradon is back home today—living proof of excellence in care and the power of community.

In an instant, life can change forever. But sometimes, when a person shouldn't have survived, an entire community steps in to give them a second chance.

11/27/2025

Every thank-you letter reflects a story of hope, healing and compassion. In this season of thankfulness, we are honored to share words from our patients and their families that underscore the profound impact of our work.

Watch as MountainStar Healthcare nurses who work across Utah read letters filled with gratitude and appreciation from those whose lives they have touched. These are patient letters the nurses didn't know about until they were surprised with them during filming.

To all our dedicated HCA Healthcare nurses – thank you for your unwavering commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than 3X the daily average for such incidents, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Christmas Day and Christmas Eve ranked second and third, with both having nearly twice the daily average.

MountainStar Healthcare's Katie King – the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Timpanogos Regional Hospital – joined Kelly Chapman & Dan Evans this week on FOX 13 News' Good Day Utah program to discuss how you and your loved ones can stay safe, happy and healthy this holiday.

Health & Safety Tips for a Happy Thanksgiving:
⚫ Clean your oven before use
⚫ Test fire alarms
⚫ Keep fire extinguishers nearby
⚫ Stay alert in the kitchen
⚫ Keep kids away from cooking areas
⚫ Move knives & sharp utensils out of reach
⚫ Never leave candles unattended
⚫ Avoid giving pets leftovers or bones

Handle food safely and properly to ensure you steer clear of foodborne illness too!

Have a WONDERFUL holiday! We are grateful for you.

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11/26/2025

As we look ahead to Thanksgiving and the 2025 holiday season, MountainStar Healthcare is helping Utahns who struggle with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and behavioral/mental health. According to the CDC, December and January are the most dangerous months for drug-and-alcohol-related deaths & 64% of people with preexisting mental illness report that the holidays make their condition worse. In fact, Utah ranks 14th among U.S. states in terms of how much impact the seasons have on depression.

Justin Hatch, LCSW, the Executive Director of Behavioral Health Services at Ogden Regional Medical Center's Alcohol and Chemical Treatment (ACT) program joined Morgan Saxton on Fox 13's The PLACE to discuss detox and ACT programs available along the Wasatch Front, including in Ogden, at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City/Millcreek, at Mountain View Hospital in Payson, at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, and at Cache Valley Hospital in Logan.

WATCH: https://bit.ly/4reveV6 via FOX 13 News

Symptoms of depression include:
➡️ Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
➡️ Feelings of frustration, irritability, or restlessness
➡️ Feelings of helplessness, guilt or worthlessness
➡️ Decreased energy or fatigue
➡️ Trouble sleeping, waking up or oversleeping
➡️ Changes in appetite or unplanned weight changes

For more information about these critical services, visit OgdenACT.com.

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With the upcoming holiday season comes with it an increase in mental health concerns and Substance Use Disorder (SUD).

11/25/2025

We recently participated in HCA Healthcare's seventh annual “Crush the Crisis” national prescription drug take-back day. We are proud to announce that at Lone Peak Hospital and the Herriman Emergency Center collected a record 197 pounds of unused or expired medications. Across the enterprise, HCA Healthcare collected 19,846 pounds of unused or expired medications this year. In total, we have now collected more than 108,500 pounds of medication since launching “Crush the Crisis” as an enterprise initiative in 2019.

“As part of our commitment to serving Utahns, Idahoans and Alaskans, we are proud to provide a safe way for families to get unused and expired medications out of their homes," said Janet Zarndt, vice president of pharmacy services for HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division.

HCA Healthcare facilities across all 15 of our U.S. divisions partnered with local law enforcement to help community members safely and anonymously dispose of unused or expired medication. The events were held in alignment with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which collected 571,054 pounds of medication.

➡️ Learn more about this year's record breaking "Crush the Crisis" event: https://bit.ly/3XPOlqQ

11/24/2025

Thanks to everyone who donated to our annual Healthy Foods for Healthier Tomorrows food drive, benefitting the Compassion Community Center in Herriman! 🥫❤️

Each year, our Employee Advisory Group designs and builds our sculpture to try to win a $10,000 grant from the HCA Healthcare Foundation. This year they chose the theme "Tackle Hunger" and built a football stadium complete with stands full of fans holding "We Show Up" signs! You can find some of Lone Peak Hospital's leaders, EAG members, physicians, board members, and even Division Executive Team in the stands. On the field, Ohio State (where both our CEO and CNO attended) plays Notre Dame, a repeat of last year's college football championship which sparked a lot of excitement at our hospital. There's even a kiss cam!

We are proud to be part of an organization that is dedicated to showing up not just for patients and colleagues, but for our community members in diverse ways! Learn more about the HCA Healthcare Foundation at HCACaring.org.

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11/21/2025

No matter what you’ve got cooking this , remember to prioritize safety. In crowded kitchens and around deep fryers, accidents can happen fast. Each year around Thanksgiving, there’s an increase in cooking-related burn injuries, and unattended cooking is the primary cause, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Follow these tips for what to avoid if you or someone else needs .

If you suffer a mild or first-degree burn, the affected area may swell or turn red. You can treat these burns at home with simple first aid steps:

🧼Clean the area with soap and cool water.
🧴Apply a thin layer of ointment.
🩹Dress the wound with sterile non-stick gauze.
💊Take over-the-counter medication to manage pain.

For more serious burns, immediate medical attention is critical. You can always find help fast at your local emergency room — but for complex cases, specialized care is available through our broader HCA Healthcare network, home to 11 American Burn Association-recognized burn centers across nine states.

Know where to go in an emergency: https://bit.ly/4ot85f3

11/20/2025

Please join us in congratulating Emily, our most recent DAISY Award winner! 🌼 Emily, an RN on our Emergency Services team, was nominated by a co-worker for going above and beyond to help a patient.

"Emily goes above and beyond for all of her patients but this week, she took home a patient’s clothes and washed them and bought, with her own money, him more underwear and socks. This patient was really needing a caring hand and Emily came through for him. Emily is such a great example of what it means to care for the patients at Lone Peak."

We are so lucky to have Emily on ! ❤️🌼Thank you for all you do to !

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care that nurses provide every day. Do you have a nurse you want to nominate? Share your story at LonePeakHospital.com/Recognition.


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11/19/2025

Your family story holds clues that affect your risk for . Start a conversation with the women in your life — mothers, sisters, aunts, grandmas, cousins — to uncover any history of breast cancer. If you’re gathering with loved ones for Thanksgiving or the holiday season, it may be the perfect time for a chat.

Ask questions like:
➡ Who in our family has been diagnosed?
➡ At what age did they receive their diagnosis?
➡ Did they have other cancers that are linked to breast cancer, like ovarian, cervical or endometrial cancer?

Once you’ve gathered your family health history, it’s time to talk to a genetic counselor. They’ll help you:
✅ Understand how genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 influence risk 🧬
✅ Navigate the ins and outs of genetic testing
✅ Receive personalized screening and prevention recommendations

Early knowledge is power. When you combine family insights with expert guidance, you take control of your health journey. Learn more about the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and guidelines for genetic testing: https://bit.ly/47QY32d

11/18/2025

Our VP of HR Lisa recently spent the day with Liz from our Surgical Services team! She got to shadow the team during a spine surgery.

"Liz is so kind and knowledgeable," said Lisa. "You can tell how much she loves the OR and what she does. She has so many kind things to say about her team. We are lucky to have her!"

The goal of the Walk-a-Mile program is to help leaders across HCA Healthcare gain a better understanding of where leadership can partner with hospital colleagues to identify best practices, streamline workflows, and create efficiencies that give our people more time at the bedside.

Interested in joining our team? ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZaR7qL

11/17/2025

Join us in celebrating Amber and Sadie from our Women's Services team! Both of them recently advanced their education. Amber earned her maternal newborn certification (RNC-MNN) and Sadie earned her electronic fetal monitoring certification (C-EFM) 👏 These rigorous tests evaluate an experienced nurse's understanding of pregnancy complications, labor & birth, postpartum recover, newborn care, and more!

Achieving board certification demonstrates a nurse’s knowledge reflects national standards and a deep commitment to patient safety. We are so proud of them for going the extra mile to show up for our patients!

Learn more about our award-winning Labor & Delivery unit ➡️ LonePeakHospital.com/Baby


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11/14/2025

This Perioperative Nurses Week, we’re shining a light on the nurses who prepare patients for surgery, monitor them during procedures and support recovery with precision and compassion. Their calm presence and clinical skill make a lasting impact before the first incision is ever made. Meet Mika, one of our amazing surgical nurses!

Mika has worked at Lone Peak Hospital for 2 1/2 years. She fell in love with working in the OR while a nursing student at Joyce University and never looked back! Mika loves the team that she works with and the results-driven work that they do. "We are able to fix specific problems for patients," says Mika. "It's really rewarding and fulfilling to be able to directly address a need and see the patient get better!"

One of Mika's hobbies outside of work is endurance racing - both on her horses and on her own feet! She has 2 horses; she also recently completed her first half marathon.

Thanks to Mika and all of our surgical nurses for all that you do! Happy Perioperative Nurses Week!


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