08/14/2026
When this Wyoming family learned they were expecting triplets, it was certainly unexpected! As first-time parents-to-be, they wanted the reassurance that comes with expert, specialized care.
In April, Jovie and Ethan Salsbury welcomed three beautiful babies here at Ogden Regional Medical Center—170 miles from their home. Each of their sweet babies – two girls and one boy – weighed nearly five pounds and did remarkably well! While their NICU stay was brief, having access to advanced neonatal care gave their family the confidence and support they needed during one of life's biggest moments.
Before the triplets were born, their father had never really held a newborn baby!
"Everyone was so nice and helpful for us," Ethan explained. "It was so reassuring knowing that the staff could take care of all three babies and my wife at the same time."
The couple says the medical professionals in the NICU helped teach them how to care for their little ones. That, and being able to sleep at the hospital, they say, was vital.
"Getting to stay the night with the triplets truly was a gamechanger for our family. We were able to learn so much – not just about how best to take care of the babies, but how to function well as a brand new family of five," they said. "It made all the difference for us—babies included!"
Since breaking ground on the expansion and renovation of our NICU on Aug. 5, more families will soon have the opportunity to stay the night next to their NICU babies at Ogden Regional—just like the Salsbury family did—thanks to the addition of private NICU suites. We're investing in the future of neonatal care so even more families can receive exceptional, compassionate care close to home.
"I think that being with the triplets around the clock helped them become stronger—faster. They thrived with us by their side! And as new parents, I think we did too," Jovie explained. "Our sweet babies came about a year too soon for us to enjoy the renovations, but I’m so thrilled for the families who will get to utilize them. It’s so exciting to see the hospital growing in a way that will directly improve the lives and experiences of patients and their family members."
Congratulations to this incredible family on their THREE newest additions! Thank you for allowing us to be part of such a special chapter in your story. ❤️❤️❤️
Every family's journey is unique, and our Level III NICU is designed to care for newborns with a wide range of needs. For more information about our NICU, visit https://bit.ly/4qfvfb0.
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