SpectRUm – 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· College of Medicine’s EMPOWERED Program Partners with Intermountain Health’s PATH

March 20, 2025 By Jason Roth

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91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· College of Medicine’s , founded in 2018 in Las Vegas, has successfully expanded its reach beyond Nevada to Weber and Davis counties in Utah in partnership with . This strategic expansion brings 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·’s expertise to communities in Utah, supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals who have used opioids and stimulants.

“This collaboration addresses a critical need in Utah, where drug-induced deaths are the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death, with most cases occurring during the postpartum period,” said EMPOWERED Executive Director Dr. Andria Peterson. “At EMPOWERED, we’re committed to offering pregnant and postpartum individuals non-judgmental support to guide them in their recovery so they can achieve resiliency and thrive as caregivers for their babies.”

EMPOWERED helps clients navigate the challenges of recovery, addressing their greatest needs and helping build a foundation for successful recovery. A cornerstone of the program’s approach is peer support, which