Intermountain Health is making a real impact through its focus on community needs.
Why it matters
Healthcare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Intermountain’s targeted approach helps address critical gaps in preventive care and community health.
By the numbers
- Over 84,000 gun locks distributed in Utah communities from 2019-2024
- 30% decrease in firearm injuries in 2023 following preventive measures
- Families assisted with affordable housing through builder partnerships
Innovative approaches
Intermountain is addressing healthcare barriers through several key initiatives:
- Diagnostic voucher program: Provides free preventive screenings like mammograms to uninsured patients who would otherwise pay out-of-pocket
- Suicide prevention: After identifying higher-than-average suicide rates in their community health needs assessment, Intermountain launched a comprehensive gun lock distribution program
- Affordable housing: Financial contributions to help families secure stable housing
“Any of this work, none of us can do alone. I would say that’s what I’m most proud of in the state of Utah is how we all work together.” — Susan Robel, Canyon Regions President, Intermountain Health
The bottom line
Intermountain Health demonstrates that effective charity care goes beyond hospital financial assistance to address broader social determinants of health.