All Entries in the "Health" Category
Convenient care
For about a year, Dr. Devin Taylor has gone to work at one of Intermountain’s five InstaCare offices unsure of what the day will bring. That’s part of what he loves about his job. “We see a variety of issues, so we keep sharp on a number of medical concerns,” he says. He certainly sees [...]
Top-Notch Child Care
No parent wants to use the services of a pediatric medical specialist. Mothers don’t hope for the day when their child gets to go to the office of a pediatric infectious disease specialist or a cardiologist with experience working with infants. However, no parent wants to be without those specialists if a sick child is [...]
Getting Under The Skin
Treating skin maladies is about more than just improving physical appearance. Stewart West, M.D. — a dermatologist at American Fork Internal Medicine and Dermatology — works with patients to look and feel as healthy as possible. Mohs micrographic surgery Mohs micrographic surgery — named after Dr. Frederic E. Mohs, who invented the procedure — is [...]
One-stop shop
Located on the corner of 500 West and Bulldog Boulevard in Provo is a medical facility perfect for treating a number of medical maladies — from aerospace consultations to varicose vein treatments. The Intermountain Healthcare clinics located in the Northwest Plaza are close enough to the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center to provide all the [...]
Cardiac Rest
Our society is always looking forward. We want faster machines, more convenient living and quicker food. We feel the same about medicine. We want more accurate testing capabilities, new medications, better procedures and nicer facilities. However, every once in a while it pays to step back in time and do things the way our grandparents [...]
Why Straighten Teeth?
For many parents, investing in orthodontic care may seem like only a mechanical fix. Straight teeth help an individual to effectively bite, chew and speak. Straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums. Properly aligned teeth and jaws may alleviate or prevent physical health problems. However, teeth that work better also tend to look better. [...]
A Team Approach To Athlete Treatment
Kent and Judy Van Leeuwen know that catching touchdown passes doesn’t start when you lace up the cleats under the bright Friday night lights at Timpview High School. The Van Leeuwens’ three sons lace up first at Utah Valley Sports Medicine Acceleration on the campus of Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo. They spend [...]
Handled With Care
An estimated 72 percent of American women and 42 percent of men will experience varicose veins symptoms by their 60s. Right now, 25 million Americans suffer from venous reflux disease, the main culprit for painful, swollen and ugly varicose veins. “Some people think varicose veins are simply a cosmetic issue, but they can be much [...]
Medical Transparency allows a ‘price check’ on health services
Wise consumers look at the price before buying a pair of shoes, a dinner entree or a new car. Merchants set the prices, which allows them to know they’ll receive the money listed on the price tag and be able to stay in business. That’s not the case in the medical industry. A fee is [...]
40 Years In The Making
Central Utah Clinic celebrates 4 decades of service Amid July’s fireworks and celebrations, Central Utah Clinic is kicking off its own festivities. On July 30, Central Utah Clinic enters its 40th year of offering value enhanced care. And that’s something to cheer about. Forty years ago three internal medicine specialists — Drs. Nimer, Parker and [...]
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