Cedar City Hospital is utilizing advanced medical technologies, such as telemedicine and genomic programming, to provide specialized healthcare services to patients in Iron County while allowing them to remain close to home.
Benefits of telemedicine technology
According to Intermountain Healthcare, the hospital uses telemedicine to allow local patients to video call specialist providers from around the world for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. This technology is intended to reduce both time and costs for community members.
Advanced cancer care capabilities
The hospital's cancer care capabilities include a state-of-the-art cancer center, immunology services designed to boost the body's disease fighters, and cancer genomic programs that match drugs to a patient's genetic makeup. The Intermountain Cancer Center – Cedar City Hospital also recently earned accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) APEx - Accreditation Program for Excellence®.
Hospital history and facility details
The current hospital facility, which was built in 2003 to provide expanded services near I-15, replaced the Valley View Medical Center. The hospital's history in Iron County dates back to the late 1800s, with previous locations situated near Southern Utah University and in downtown Cedar City.
