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The path into medicine for Dr. Elizabeth Withers, MD, MBA, chief medical officer at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, is a testament to passion, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence in both medicine and leadership. Her journey inspires others to follow their dreams and make a positive contribution in their community.
Every caregiver at Intermountain Health plays an important role. But with 68,000 people working here, there are probably departments even our caregivers don't know about. When we think about our work, we might not immediately think about the teams that maintain our helicopters, test our toilet paper, or help caregivers plan for retirement. Each team adds something important to our mission. Their stories highlight the diverse and inspiring work happening every day to collectively deliver the best care possible.
Dr. Beata Wyatt, MD, is a clinical physician at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado as part of Intermountain Health’s partnership with the Midtown InPatient Medicine (MIM) hospitalist group. Dr. Wyatt has practiced at Lutheran for more than 15 years, treating acute patients with diverse range of medical needs. Being a hospitalist has always been her passion. However, in February she became the new MIM Hospitalist site lead at Lutheran, expanding beyond clinical work to also oversee quality, safety metrics, and other high-level outcomes. Dr. Wyatt’s steadfast dedication for helping others extends beyond hospital walls. Over the course of her tenure at Lutheran, she has also managed another full-time job: mom. Dr. Wyatt’s main piece of advice for young mothers who are juggling the challenges of life as a doctor and a parent is simple: know your limits. “If you love your work, it’s important to do what you love and what makes you happy,” she said. “But it’s also important to prioritize your well-being. It’s okay to say ‘no’ to certain things. As a mom, you can’t do it all. Lean on others as best you can so that it’s manageable.”
Sports medicine has been around for centuries, but in modern times, it has become increasingly more prevalent. Despite overlaps in skillsets, sports medicine physicians are not physical therapists or solely work with athletes. Sports medicine physicians work with all physically active people, diagnosing and treating different injuries and pathology in primary care and subspecialty settings. Oftentimes, sports medicine physicians can solve for answers to ailments that previously seemed out of reach. Whitney Nielsen is a licensed clinical social worker in Cedar City. In 2007, she broke her right leg, a compound fracture that led to multiple surgeries. Following treatments and physical therapy, she could walk but felt constant knee pain and couldn’t walk long distances or run. For years, she felt limited in the activities she enjoyed. Whitney was almost resigned to the idea she had to live with this discomfort for her life but sought professional help anyways, especially after becoming a mother and wanting to be more active. During a Cedar City health fair in 2024, she found a flyer promoting sports medicine, specifically primary care sports physician Dr. Nathaniel Nye, and she booked an appointment with him. Now, thanks to Dr. Nye, Whitney is more physically capable than she ever thought.
We are proud to announce that Lawrence Barnard (Larry) has been named the first president of the upcoming Intermountain Health Nevada Children’s Hospital—the state’s first stand-alone children's hospital, set to open in 2030. Larry, a longtime healthcare leader with deep roots in Nevada, was selected after an extensive national search. With a career dedicated to advancing healthcare in Nevada, Larry has made it his mission to ensure children and families receive world-class care close to home. "For too long, families have had to leave the state to seek specialized pediatric care. That changes now. We are building a children’s hospital that will serve Nevada’s families with the highest quality care—right here in our own community," says Barnard. As president, Larry will: ✅ Oversee hospital construction and opening ✅ Develop long-term strategies for pediatric care ✅ Lead hiring, staffing, and training efforts ✅ Drive community engagement and partnerships We announced plans for the children’s hospital in October 2023, with groundbreaking scheduled for later this year. This milestone will mark a new era of pediatric care in Nevada.
We are thrilled to be recognized on Fortune's 2025 of America’s Most Innovative Companies! The list was developed in partnership with Statista and ranks 300 U.S. companies based on product innovation, process innovation and innovation culture. More than 40,000 employees were surveyed between Sept. 11 and Oct. 19 and a panel of 2,500 external experts also evaluated organizations. Combined, the companies featured on the list generated more than $12.6 billion in revenue over the last 12 months. A total of 63 healthcare companies are recognized on this list — including 36 hospitals and health systems.
Intermountain Park City Hospital in Park City, Utah is celebrating the opening of the new sports medicine and performance center. The remodeled center has new state-of-the-art equipment including 3D motion capture, high speed treadmills, and a neuro rehabilitation ceiling track. The wide range of programs now being offered are meant to help everyone with their movement and fitness – from Olympic athletes trying to gain an advantage to everyday athletes and people recovering from serious injuries. “By having all of these services under one roof we can ensure that if someone is looking to improve their health and movement then we have someone who can help them achieve their goals,” said Marlene Morgan, a physical therapist and manager of sports medicine and performance at Intermountain Park City Hospital. “We have very active people in our community, and this helps ensure they can keep doing what they love. In addition to physical therapy, sports performance and sports medicine, the new center also offers comprehensive lifestyle medicine and wellness services to better meet the needs of the community.
Meet Justine Baukus, RCIS, RCES, the new chest pain coordinator for Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado. Justine’s journey to this role is deeply intertwined with her family’s history of heart disease. After graduating from Southeast Technical College and completing a 7-month clinical internship at Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado, Justine began her career as a catheterization (‘cath’) lab technologist 11 ½ years ago, when Good Samaritan was part of Exempla Health. She always knew she wanted to work in cardiology, driven by her family’s experiences. As chest pain coordinator, Justine’s role is all about collaboration, time, and efficiency. “I help with relations between the emergency department and the cath lab for heart attack patients,” says Justine. “Time is muscle. Our goal is to minimize the time between when the patient arrives and having their vessel opened.” Justine plans to continue her career at Good Samaritan and is appreciative of her new role, which includes community outreach. She’s excited to engage in the community and provide knowledge, which she says is like ‘gold’. On advice for women who may want to get started in the medical field, “If you have a heart for helping people and you can handle blood, the medical field is amazing,” Justine added, “I tend to like immediate gratification. I really like helping people in the moment.”
For the 'Great 8' medical surgical unit at St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, a positive culture driven by transparency and teamwork is leading to sustained success. Emy Ragsdale BSN, RN, CMSRN has been a key driver of that culture. Ragsdale, the unit’s nurse manager, helped create the unit in 2021 and facilitated a transition from the third to eighth floor in January 2023 to accommodate evolving hospital needs. After serving as a 12-bed acuity-based unit on the third floor, it now operates with 24 medical surgical beds today and plans to expand to 32 beds by April. The team of roughly 70 caregivers provides essential care for patients who are either preparing for or recovering from surgical procedures. Alongside quality patient care, the unit hosts job sharing opportunities for nurses from other floors to pick up shifts a few times per month. They also take pride in developing the Western Slope’s next generation of nurses, helping certified nursing assistants (CNAs) learn the intricacies of life in a hospital and prepare for job interviews. When it comes time for CNAs to graduate nursing school, Ragsdale and other team leaders attend their pinning ceremonies with “fathead” stick-signs like you’d see in the crowd of a college basketball game. “We’re building community,” said Autumn Rowher, RN. “It has been a complete gamechanger for us.”
At Intermountain Health, we help people live their healthiest lives beyond the reach of our physical walls. While a lot of work happens with patients at care sites, we also serve our members and communities as part of our Fundamentals. A good example is in Spanish-speaking communities. We work with Telemundo and Univision, nationally known Spanish television stations, to talk about important health topics relevant to the community. Dr. Maria Borrero, medical oncologist, is a key part of our efforts.
