Intermountain Health First in Nation to Expand Stem Cell Collection for CAR-T Cell Therapy

Intermountain Health is introducing a groundbreaking cancer treatment, CAR-T Cell Therapy, to patients in Southern Utah and Nevada. This innovative expansion at St. George Regional Hospital marks the first time in the U.S. that CAR T-Cell collections are available at a satellite clinic, making advanced cancer care more accessible. Previously, patients had to travel long distances to receive this therapy at Intermountain Health LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. The therapy involves reprogramming T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells, and has shown success in treating certain types of leukemia and lymphoma. The introduction of CAR-T Cell Therapy at St. George Regional Hospital is a significant step in providing top-notch cancer treatment closer to home for patients in the region.