St. Mark's Hospital

Rough Landing?

Our shorter ER wait times and award-winning Orthopedic Services have you covered this ski season

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Stroke Care

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With the Guidelines™ Gold Plus certified receiving facility

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A Team Approach to Heart Services

Best-in-state Heart and Vascular programs offering proven and innovative solutions to serve you better

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Emergency and Trauma Care

Our Level III Trauma Center provides access to specialists and resources that ensure rapid respond times

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MyChart

Secure, online access to your health information

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St. Mark's Women's Pavillion

Caring for women through all phases of life.

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Our Mission

As a cornerstone of our thriving community in the Greater Salt Lake City area, St. Mark’s Hospital offers invaluable expertise gained from delivering exceptional patient care since 1872. Our hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare. We meet that standard through changes in upgrading technology and advanced procedures. While these changes may be constant, our tradition of caring and healing will never fade.

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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Jun 19

What is a sleeve gastrectomy?

A sleeve gastrectomy is weight loss surgery in which more than 2/3 of the stomach is removed. The stomach is divided using a staple, leaving the remaining stomach in a shape similar to a banana. Th...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Jun 19

What can I do to increase weight loss after bariatric surgery?

You should start by following the diet prescribed by your bariatric care team. Exercise is just as important. Start your program as soon as possible.. In addition to preventing complications after ...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Jun 19

Should patients take vitamin supplements following weight-loss surgery?

Yes, after weight loss surgery you must take vitamin/mineral supplements every day for the rest of your life. Weight loss surgery not only changes how much you eat it can impact how your body absor...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Jun 17

What should I expect after bariatric surgery?

After bariatric (weight loss) surgery, you must: lead a healthy lifestyle follow the recommended diet stay hydrated be active Your surgeon will encourage you to get exercise each day, eat a...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Jun 17

What is Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery?

Roux-En-Y gastric bypass is a surgery that helps you to lose weight by making your stomach smaller which limits how much you can eat. It also changes how your small intestine processes the food you...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Jun 17

When should I call a doctor after bariatric surgery?

Connect with both your surgeons and online treatment center for ongoing support during your recovery. Attend support groups, keep follow-up appointments with your surgeon and meet with a dietitian ...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Jun 17

Why should I have counseling before and after weight loss surgery?

Having a support system around you during your weight loss journey is critical to your long-term success. Experts are available to meet with you individually to help you with your surgery and to su...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On May 07

How effective is bariatric surgery?

Bariatric (weight loss) surgery works very well. Five years after surgery, a person has successfully lost between 60 to 70 percent of their excess weight. Medical problems such as diabetes, high bl...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On May 07

What is the recovery time after bariatric surgery?

Most patients who have weight loss surgery spend one night in the hospital. Most will return to work two weeks following surgery. Our surgeons encourage you to get back into your life as quickly as...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On May 02

What is a cystocele?

A cystocele (prolapsed bladder) is when a woman’s bladder sags down into the vagina. It does this when the wall of tissue between the bladder and the vagina gets weak. The sagging bladder can...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Apr 09

What is a hysterectomy?

A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman's uterus (or womb). It may need to be done for many reasons. Some are: cancer endometriosis fibroids pelvic pain uterine prolapse vaginal bl...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Apr 05

What are the benefits of bariatric surgery?

The benefits of bariatric surgery depend on the type of procedure you have. Some general benefits are: 50 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease greater life expectancy (89 percent i...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Apr 01

What is a ureteral stent?

Ureteral stent placement is a surgery to place a soft flexible plastic tube called a stent in the ureter. The ureters are long tubes that allow urine to pass from the kidneys to the bladder. A uret...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Mar 12

What can I expect when I see a spine specialist for the first time?

Spine specialists are always taking new patients with many types of back- or neck-related issues. Spine specialists can also provide a second opinion if you are seeing a neurosurgeon. Overall, a sp...
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St. Mark's Hospital has answered a question
On Mar 04

How can I treat gas after having weight loss surgery?

There are different types of gas that you may experience after weight loss surgery. Carbon dioxide gas, which the surgeon uses during weight loss surgery, can get trapped in the body. Sometimes th...
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