St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City offers a comprehensive suite of medical specialties, ranging from advanced urological procedures to specialized wound care and intensive care services. The facility provides 24/7 access to licensed nurses and utilizes advanced technology to manage complex conditions including urological disorders, non-healing wounds, and critical illnesses.
Comprehensive Urological Care
The urology department at St. Mark's Hospital specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions affecting the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. According to the hospital, urologists at the facility are experts in managing a wide array of issues, including kidney stones, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer. Other conditions treated by the urology staff include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), chronic or recurring urinary tract infections, erectile dysfunction, and male infertility.
Specialized urological care at the hospital also addresses interstitial cystitis, kidney cancer, penile cancer, Peyronie’s disease, prostatitis, and testicular cancer. The medical staff also treats testosterone deficiency, nocturnal enuresis, overactive bladder, and urinary incontinence. To assist patients with medical inquiries, the hospital provides a 24/7 nurse consultation service via a dedicated phone line.
Advanced Surgical Techniques
For patients requiring surgical intervention, St. Mark's Hospital offers various minimally invasive techniques designed to ensure timely recovery. According to the hospital, these surgical procedures are performed in the St. Mark's Hospital Surgery Center. The available urological surgeries include chordee repair, hydrocelectomy, hypospadias repair, kidney removal, lithotripsy, orchiectomy, and vasectomy, as well as vasectomy reversal.
When appropriate, the hospital utilizes robot-assisted surgical techniques to increase precision and accuracy. St. Mark's Hospital reports that robotics allow surgeons an enhanced view of the surgical site and provide increased dexterity through robotic arms. This technology is particularly beneficial in delicate areas where nerves controlling urination and sexual function are located, potentially leading to higher success rates and shorter recovery times.
Specialized Wound and Hyperbaric Care
The hospital's wound care team specializes in treating both acute and chronic non-healing wounds. According to St. Mark's Hospital, the team provides one-on-one evaluations to create individualized treatment plans. Specialists at the facility address underlying issues that may prevent healing, such as infection control, nutrition deficits, vascular conditions, and lifestyle habits like smoking.
Treatment options include specialized care for arterial and venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic wounds, surgical wounds, and crush injuries, as well as compromised grafts or flaps. The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic at St. Mark's Hospital utilizes hyperbaric chambers to aid the healing process. These chambers combine oxygen with pressure to help serious wounds mend faster with less scarring. The clinic features two spacious single-occupant chambers to ensure patient comfort.
Intensive and Neonatal Care
St. Mark's Hospital maintains an intensive care unit (ICU) to provide 24/7 monitoring and specialized care for critically ill patients. The ICU is designed for patients requiring a closely monitored environment due to acute care needs or following intensive surgeries. According to the hospital, the ICU team is available around the clock to manage conditions such as heart attacks, extremely high or low blood pressure, and abnormal heartbeats.
Other conditions requiring ICU admission include respiratory issues like acute asthma or severe pneumonia, renal and endocrine diseases, and serious infections such as sepsis. The hospital also provides intensive care for its youngest patients through its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The NICU is staffed by experts, including board-certified neonatology physicians, to care for premature or ill infants. Additionally, the hospital's network includes a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Timpanogos Regional Hospital to provide advanced care for children facing life-threatening diseases or injuries.
Diagnostic and Laboratory Services
The hospital's diagnostic and laboratory services are designed to identify health issues through various testing methods, including biopsies, blood tests, and urine samples. The laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and offers reference laboratory testing for specialized tests. According to the hospital, the laboratory provides high-quality, timely results to both physicians and patients.
Diagnostic services at the facility include lung biopsies, cardiac catheterization, and various gastrointestinal diagnostic tests such as colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, and upper GI endoscopies. The laboratory also performs microbiology testing, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, and urological testing. For patients requiring results, the hospital can fax reports to doctor's clinics or make them available through electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Patients may also obtain copies of their results with a valid ID by completing a 'Release of Information' form.
Healthcare Network Overview
St. Mark's Hospital is part of the MountainStar Healthcare network, which includes several other facilities in the Salt Lake City region. Other locations in the network include Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem, and Ogden Regional Medical Center. These facilities provide various specialized services, including infertility treatments for men and women, which may include medication, intrauterine insemination (IUI), or in vitro fertilization (IVF) when conservative approaches are ineffective.
