Why it matters: Kate Bradshaw represents the deep community connections that make Utah’s healthcare system exceptional, combining her professional expertise in government affairs with her passion for community service.
The big picture
The Utah Hospital Association presented Kate Bradshaw with the Urban Hospital Trustee Service Award at the Annual Awards ceremony in Midway, recognizing her exceptional service as a trustee at Lakeview Hospital.
Bradshaw has distinguished herself through her engaged leadership style and dedication to both the hospital and the Bountiful community.
What they’re saying
“Kate is the epitome of engaged. Meaning that she’ll spend the time, she’ll think about us and give us some feedback later. She’s thinking about us when she’s up on the hill… she’s engaged with our community, she’s engaged with the hospital, and she cares about what she’s doing, and she’s good at it.” — Troy Wood, CEO Lakeview Hospital
Between the lines
Bradshaw has served on the hospital board through challenging times, including the pandemic, when she helped organize community support initiatives for frontline healthcare workers.
“Watching the hospital administration and the staff, the medical staff really rally through some scary times was, was really an amazing experience to be a part of,” says Bradshaw.
She has also successfully advocated for appropriate zoning decisions that protect hospital interests, ensuring a proposed high-density housing development was instead converted to a medical office building.
Beyond her formal role, Bradshaw maintains a personal connection to the hospital, regularly walking her dogs around the campus and staying attentive to community needs.
Her earliest memory of Lakeview Hospital? Having her Halloween candy X-rayed there as a child during a time when safety concerns prompted this unique community service.
The bottom line
Through her advocacy, community connection, and dedicated service during challenging times, Bradshaw exemplifies the vital role hospital trustees play in strengthening Utah’s healthcare system.