Ogden Regional Medical Center

Glenda Mae Hugie Pentz

Glenda Mae Hugie Pentz, of Croydon, died Thursday, April 19, 2012, from a lingering illness at Ogden Regional Medical Center. Graveside services were held Friday, April 20, at the Croydon Cemetery on Friday. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

(Nicholas Draney/Standard-Examiner) McKay-Dee Hospital

Ogden Regional and McKay-Dee named as top-100 U.S. hospitals

OGDEN — Ogden Regional Medical Center and McKay-Dee Hospital have been named among the top 100 hospitals in the nation in their respective categories.

Thomson Reuters, a business data provider, released its annual study Tuesday identifying the top U.S. hospitals based on overall organizational performance. The two Ogden-based hospitals were the only ones in the state to receive the Top 100 Hospital awards.

Ogden Regional was listed as one of the top 100 medium community hospitals while McKay-Dee was listed as one of the top 100 teaching hospitals.

Bridgette Berkeley takes care of a patient in the ICU at Ogden Regional Medical Center recently. She graduated in July and says she knows she’s lucky to have gotten a job in her field so quickly. One thing that helped was that hospital officials knew her work ethic, as she worked as a secretary and a nursing assistant at the hospital while in school. (NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner)

Economy hides possible impending shortage of nurses

SOUTH OGDEN — When Bridgette Berkeley goes to work as an intensive care unit nurse at Ogden Regional Medical Center, she feels fortunate.

A July nursing graduate from Stevens-Henager College, Berkeley said she’s bucking the trend to already have the job she wants such a short time after graduation.

(Photo courtesy of Ogden Regional Medical Center) TomoTherapy is an advanced radiation delivery system that precisely targets a patient’s tumor from all angles while sparing normal, healthy tissue. The machine has a CT scanner built in to allow 3-D imaging, which is used to accurately locate the tumor. The only other Top of Utah hospital that offers TomoTherapy is Davis Hospital and Medical Center in Layton.

New 3-D CT-scanner provides pinpoint locations for cancer treatment

OGDEN -- Ogden Regional Medical Center has taken cancer therapy one step further.

Gertrud 'Heidi' Hoaglin

Gertrud "Heidi" Hoaglin died after a long battle with cancer Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Ogden Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 1105 N. Washington Blvd, in Ogden. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Post condolences at www.leavittsmortuary.com. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

(KENDAL RUSSELL/Standard-Examiner) Professional backcountry snowmobiler Randy Sugihara sits in his bed at home Wednesday, wearing a back brace after being injured in a recent snowmobiling accident.

Pro snowmobiler Randy Sugihara recovers after brush with death

Watch footage of Randy riding here.

RIVERDALE — Randy Sugihara is no stranger to snowmobiling injuries.

The professional backcountry snowmobiler has suffered a blown-out knee and shoulder, a broken foot, tears to just about every muscle in his back, and has always been able to return to his sport as strong as ever. But an accident Feb. 26 could have ended his career, or even his life.

In late February, Sugihara went to Pinedale, Wyo., for a movie premiere for his production company, an event held to promote breast cancer awareness. Afterward, he and fellow sledders decided to ride in the area for a few days.

(NICHOLAS DRANEY/Standard-Examiner) Ogden Interim Police Chief Wayne Tarwater speaks outside the Ogden Police Department on Tuesday.

Dispatch tapes reveal response to police shootings

Click here to hear the dispatch tapes

OGDEN -- It begins with a frantic call for help from a police officer identified as Whiskey Seven.

His voice is tinged with urgency and desperation at the start of dispatch tapes from a Jan. 4 shooting that killed Ogden Officer Jared Francom and wounded five other officers.

"We've got shots fired," Whiskey Seven shouts into his police radio. "We've got officers hit. I need medical. I need additional units."

Vickie McCall is receiving the Wall of Fame award from the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce. The Wall of Fame honors those who have made major contributions to the community over time. McCall, a Realtor with Utah Executive Real Estate, started with the Ogden-Weber Chamber 35 years ago. She soon joined several committees, such as military affairs, Women in Business and legislative affairs. She says she has been involved with almost every committee and held the post of chairwoman of the board. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

Realtor reaches Ogden-Weber Chamber's Wall of Fame

OGDEN -- During her more than three decades of service, Vickie McCall has worn many hats with the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce, even the prestigious Big Hat.

(ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner) Carolyn Becker cuddles with Bert, a therapy dog, at Ogden Regional Medical Center in Ogden on Tuesday.

Therapy dogs lift patient morale at ORMC

OGDEN -- When Carolyn Becker heard there was a therapy dog at Ogden Regional Medical Center, she immediately said she would like to see him.

The golden retriever named Bert walked into her room, jumped on the bed, curled up and went to sleep while Becker rubbed his ears.

"(The other night) I was dreaming that my cats were in bed with me," Becker said, "so seeing Bert was really a pick-me-up. He's beautiful and has a delightfully smooth and touchable coat."

Ann Murray Ferree

Ann Murray Ferree, of Roy, died recently. Post condolences to www.lindquistmortuary.com. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

Joanne Bryant Myles

Joanne Bryant Myles died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made at any Wells Fargo Bank under Joanne Myles name. Post condolences at www.myers-mortuary.com. To read the full obituary, see the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

Ogden Regional trauma center has ‘no deficiencies’

OGDEN — Ogden Regional Medical Center passed verification for its trauma center with no deficiencies, which, according to a hospital news release, is a rare accomplishment.

Sister Stephanie Mongeon

Sister Stephanie teaches eight spiritual values to live by

SOUTH OGDEN -- "So often in our lives, we limit the capacity of our Father in Heaven."

Sister Stephanie Mongeon made this statement last week during a talk designed to help people remove those limits.

Mongeon is director of community relations and mission services at Ogden Regional Medical Center and one of the Catholic sisters at Mount Benedict Monastery. Her talk, "Finding Balance and Spirituality in Our Lives," is one she gives quarterly to the members of the Twelve Step Program at Ogden Regional Medical Center.

Report: Utah ranks No. 7 in overall health

OGDEN -- Utah currently ranks seventh in the nation when it comes to the overall health of its residents, the same spot it held in last year's rankings.

The 22nd annual America's Health Rankings shows Utahns have a lower prevalence of smoking, binge drinking and obesity than other states. In addition, the state has a low rate of preventable hospitalizations, low rates of cancer deaths, cardiovascular deaths, infant mortality and adult diabetes.

The report shows a 10 percent drop in preventable re-hospitalizations among Medicare patients for illnesses such as pneumonia, asthma, congestive heart disease and diabetes.

Few Medicare readmissions at Ogden Regional, McKay-Dee

OGDEN -- Medicare patients at Ogden Regional Medical Center and McKay-Dee Hospital are among the least likely in the country to be readmitted within a month of leaving the hospital following treatment.

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