Intermountain Lutheran Hospital

Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Bontrager, recipient of Lutheran Hospital’s Interprofessional Collaboration Award! 🎉

This award recognizes caregivers who embody the spirit of "We Are Better Together" by fostering teamwork, strengthening communication, and building meaningful connections across disciplines.

In his nomination, Dr. Bontrager was recognized for his calm, collaborative approach to patient care and his commitment to making every team member feel valued and respected. One nurse shared that he consistently treats colleagues as equals, takes time to educate others, and creates an environment where everyone feels connected and empowered to provide the best possible care.

We also congratulate our physician nominees, Dr. Robert Hamilton, Dr. Courtney Mullins, and Dr. Samantha Schapiro, for their dedication to collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Thank you for helping make Lutheran Hospital a place where teamwork thrives and patients receive the highest quality care. 💙

Congratulations to Garrett Weitzel, emergency department relief charge nurse and UBC chair, on being recognized with a L.O.V.E./DAISY Award! 💙

When Garrett noticed a patient attempting to get out of bed without assistance, he immediately stepped in to help. What started as a quick intervention became a much larger effort as he stayed at the bedside, assisted with patient care, coordinated with the care team, and helped ensure the patient remained safe and supported throughout the experience.

Even when faced with a challenging situation that created a significant fall risk, Garrett remained calm, compassionate and focused on what mattered most — the patient's safety and dignity.

Garrett’s willingness to put others first, lead by example and support both patients and fellow caregivers reflects the very best of Lutheran Hospital. Thank you, Garrett, for demonstrating our values through your exceptional teamwork, service and commitment to safe, high-quality care.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Pride Month!

At Lutheran Hospital, we believe everyone deserves compassionate, respectful care and the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

This Pride Month, we celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ patients, caregivers, and community members. We are committed to creating an environment where all people feel seen, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈💙