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April 9, 2020
Masks Should Be Worn
Beginning April 8, everyone on Steward properties should have a mask on, including patients and visitors. This new measure has been put in place for your protection, as well as the protection of patients and hospital staff. We ask for your understanding and appreciate your cooperation in our commitment to keeping our community safe....
Virtual Visits Designed to Mitigate the Spread of the Disease, Ease Concerns of Going to the Doctor’s Office
March 27, 2020
Outpatient COVID-19 Testing Temporarily Suspended
Davis Hospital and Medical Center, Jordan Valley Medical Center, and Mountain Point Medical Center have temporarily suspended drive-through testing for the COVID-19 virus in an outpatient testing setting due to a rationing of available testing kits. We are acting prudently to meet the current and future needs of our patients, employees, physicians and communities we serve. We hope to open this imp...
March 27, 2020
Davis Hospital Named on Emergency Quality Network Honor Roll
Davis Hospital and Medical Center was recently recognized by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) on its Emergency Quality Network Honor Roll for excellent sepsis care in 2019. We are proud to have our emergency room staff recognized for their commitment to deliver quality care to patients! Now more than ever, we want to thank our entire Davis Hospital team for their dedication to ...
Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Patents can continue to receive the medical care they need without going to the doctor’s office. All you need is a smartphone, desktop, or laptop equipped with a web camera. Call your doctor’s office today if you need an appointment. Telehealth appointments are available for primary care and inter...
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Dr. Joseph Weinstein, chief medical officer of Steward Health Care (@Steward), which has 35 hospitals in nine states, about moving towards dedicating one hospital in Boston as coronavirus-only treatment. This segment aired on March 18, 2020....
March 17, 2020
RESTRICTED VISITOR ACCESS IN EFFECT
Updated Visitor Restrictions In Effect During COVID-19 Pandemic Our top priority is always the safety and well-being of our patients, visitors and employees. As we continue to monitor the developing coronavirus situation, we are revising our visitation policy to protect our community against the spread of respiratory illness, including COVID-19. The following policy is now in place. 1. Entrance...
March 11, 2020
Steward Health Care Responds to COVID-19 Outbreak
For immediate release: March 10, 2020 Contact: Jodi DeJong, Regional Marketing Director, [email protected] or \801-647-0477 Steward Health Care remains prepared to care for patients and the community March 10, 2020 - The health and safety of our community is our top priority. We continue to monitor the local, national and global situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) and are in close com...
Update on COVID-19 (coronavirus) and Davis Hospital’s Readiness The safety of our patients, visitors and staff is always our highest priority at Davis Hospital. We continue to monitor the local, national and global situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19). We are in close communication with the Utah Department of Health (UDOH), Davis County Health Department (DCHD), and the Center for Disease a...
March 2, 2020
Coronavirus Disease FAQ
For information on commonly asked questions about the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), see the attached document from The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). FAQ Coronavirus Disease For information about how the Utah Health Care Community is preparing for the Coronavirus, click on this link to the Utah Department of Health press conference on 2/27/20. https:/...
February 11, 2020
Heart Disease: Tips and Tricks to Address Risk Factors
Heart Disease: Tips and Tricks to Address Risk Factors Cassandra Slater, BA, CPST, CHES Heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, someone dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) ever 38 seconds, with American Indians/Alaska Natives, and Black (non-Hispanic) individuals making up the majority of the deaths (CDC). The goo...
January 29, 2020
FREE Health Care Seminar & Screenings: It's a Matter of the Heart
It’s a Matter of the HeartLearn key strategies to care for your heart. Physicians know how much your heart matters when it comes to your overall health. Cardiologist, Dr. Chad McBride, will share valuable information on heart disease including risk factors, prevention and warning signs of a heart attack. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Davis Hospital and Medical Center, 1600 W. Antelope Drive, Layton ...
January 13, 2020
Free Hands-Only CPR Training
We invite the community to free education on Early Heart Attack Care and Hands-Only CPR. Early recognition and CPR are crucial for survival from cardiac arrest and anyone is capable of learning how to help. Go to davishospital.org/events and classes to register for this FREE event or call 801-807-7621 for more information. Thursday, February 13th | 1 Hour Classes: 2-3 p.m., 4-5 p.m., 6-7 p.m. Davi...
January 8, 2020
Free Health Care Seminar: Tired of Being Tired?
Tired of Being Tired? Life shouldn’t be exhausting, but too often it is. Fatigue is a common symptom of several conditions and serious diseases, but may be caused by simple lifestyle factors. Join us as Brittany discusses the many possible causes for feeling chronically tired and the strategies and treatment to help you fight fatigue. Wednesday, January 29 | 12 noon Davis Hospital Education Classr...
October 25, 2019
Doctor's Orders: Free Health Care Seminar, Nov. 14
It is important to visit your doctor regularly for many reasons. Keeping up with your screenings and vaccinations can help prevent many chronic diseases or help to catch them early. Join us at the Davis Hospital Classrooms 1,2 & 3 on Thursday, November 14th at 12:00 noon. Dr. Nicholas Noble will be discussing the reasons why you and every member of your family should have an annual wellness ch...
October 7, 2019
Advantages of 3D Mammography TM
The advantages of this new technology improve breast cancer detection rates. Breast cancer remains one of the most common types of cancer among women in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women. However, death rates from breast cancer have declined since the late 1980s, largely due to improvements in diagnostic technology, earlier detection rates, increased education ...
STEWARD HEALTH CARE SUPPORTS THE SCOTT’S FIREFIGHTER COMBAT CHALLENGE AS THE FIRE CHIEF LEVEL SPONSOR FOR UTAH’S EVENT SANDY, UTAH – Two Steward Health Care hospitals, Mountain Point Medical Center and Davis Hospital and Medical Center, are proud to announce Fire Chief Level Sponsorship of the Scott’s Firefighter Combat Challenge®, taking place Friday and Saturday, September 6-7, 2019, in the west...
August 31, 2019
Davis Hospital to Host “Get Ready Fair” Saturday, Sept. 21
Davis Hospital and Layton City Fire will host the fifth annual emergency preparedness and wellness event on Saturday, Sept. 21st, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Layton, UT. LAYTON, UTAH – Davis Hospital and Medical Center is partnering with Layton City Fire emergency responders to host the Get Ready Fair on Saturday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the hospital campus in Layton. With more than ...
Davis Hospital and Medical Center provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms. LAYTON, UTAH — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Davis Hospital and Medical Center, a Steward Family Hospital, for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Davis Hospital and Medical Center was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in...
LAYTON, UTAH – In recognition of adherence to the highest scientific standards as set forth by the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get With The Guidelines® quality initiative, Davis Hospital and Medical Center has received the Stroke Gold Plus with Honor Roll Elite achievement award. This award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatme...
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