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Intermountain hospitals have seen a 9% increase in trauma-related incidents this year compared to 2020, as people stop quarantining due to the COVID pandemic and are seeking to enjoy more outdoor activities.
Intermountain Healthcare, Utah’s largest hospital system, has seen a 9% increase in trauma-related accidents this year compared to last year, largely credited to more people getting outside after more than a year of the pandemic.
KSL TV MURRAY — Jeremy Achter did "everything right" to get ready for a two-day trail running trip with a friend in Little Cottonwood Canyon last fall. "He had proper gear, he contacted his family members, and he also had the electronic devices to notify the authorities when something went wrong," said Rick Black, paramedic team lead for Intermountain Life Flight. Black said first responders were able to "immediately" get Achter's GPS coordinates after his running partner called 911. "We launched to that area. My partner and I felt very confident that because of the height of this fall, the...
An easing of COVID-19 restrictions means freedom for many to enjoy the great outdoors, but Intermountain Healthcare (IHC) reminds Utahns that traumas can happen anytime and anywhere.