Patient stories
MountainStar Healthcare patients and staff members tell their stories about how our mission, capabilities and personal approach to healthcare has made a difference in their lives.
A most joyful birth day: Welcoming Maverick Luke Durtschi keyboard_arrow_right
When Katherine's birth experience didn't go according to plan, the Labor & Delivery team at Lone Peak Hospital was there for her every step of the way.Where Jerry found relief and compassionate care keyboard_arrow_right
After years of foot pain, Jerry Pulsipher found relief at Cache Valley Hospital. Exceptional care from the team that transformed his experience and ensured a smooth recovery.Take me to St. Mark's Hospital: Personalized orthopedic athletic care keyboard_arrow_right
Eight-year-old Nash Taylor’s first tackle on the football field birthed dreams of playing under Friday night lights – and those dreams came true. As a motivated and talented athlete,Take me to St. Mark’s: My joint replacements enable me to keep skiing. keyboard_arrow_right
Take me to St. Mark’s: My joint replacements enable me to keep skiing.Take me to St. Mark's Hospital: First patient to receive new A-fib treatment keyboard_arrow_right
75-year old Dan Heiner just didn't feel his normal self anymore. He actively engaged in life but was frequently tired and out of breath.Take me to St. Mark’s: Orthopedic care you can trust keyboard_arrow_right
He had crossed 67 marathon finish lines, but now Carlos struggled to make the steps up to his home. That was until he had a total hip replacement at St. Mark's Hospital.Alyssa Gibson keyboard_arrow_right
Alyssa and her husband, Stephen, live in Elko, Nevada, but after complications with her pregnancy, she turned to the maternal-fetal medicine team at St. Mark's Hospital.Rich Sheya keyboard_arrow_right
After suffering a hemorrhagic stroke and being treated at St. Mark's Hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Center, Rich now dedicates his time as a St. Mark's volunteer!Take me to St. Mark’s Hospital: Compassionate orthopedic care keyboard_arrow_right
Shauna received her first total knee replacement at St. Mark’s Hospital from Dr. Michael Bourne and had a wonderful experience.Liz Downard keyboard_arrow_right
At 303 pounds, Liz felt literally weighed down by her situation. She underwent a gastric bypass that changed the trajectory of her life.