Patients Experiencing Chronic Pain Find Relief Through Intermountain Health Connect Care
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September is Pain Management Awareness Month, and Intermountain Health Connect Care is helping patients understand and manage pain virtually. SALT LAKE CITY, UT · United States (PRUnderground) September 28, 2026 It's an alarming fact: An estimated 51.6 million adults, or about 21% of the adult population in the United States, live with chronic pain. In Utah, patients suffering from chronic pain are able to utilize Intermountain Health's telehealth platform, Connect Care, to meet with caregivers and create individual treatment plans specific to a patient's needs. Partnering with pharmacy, behavioral health, physical therapy, and addiction medicine caregivers, Intermountain Health Connect Care Pain Management aims to reduce the stigma associated with pain, improve patient access to pain management resources, and enhance the quality of life for those affected by pain. "Chronic and acute pain can impact every aspect of a person's life," said Mindy Devaney, a program manager at Intermountain Health Connect Care Pain Management Services. "At Intermountain Health, we focus on helping patients better understand and manage their pain through education, awareness, and meaningful conversations about treatment options with the goal of helping improve their function and quality of life. Connect Care Pain Management expands access to specialized pain care, providing another way for...
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