From the Front Line to Leadership: How Tiered Huddles Strengthen Patient Safety

by Chris Nichols | Jul 23, 2026 | Community Impact

The Big Picture Hospitals are at their best when safety concerns can move quickly from the bedside to the people who can help solve them. At CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospitals Jordan Valley and West Valley, that process is supported by a tiered safety huddle program...

U of U Health Expands Early Alzheimer’s Detection in Primary Care

by Chris Nichols | Jul 20, 2026 | Community Impact

The Big Picture Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive impairment are becoming an increasingly urgent challenge for patients, families, and health systems. More than 6.9 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is...

A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital

by Chris Nichols | Jul 17, 2026 | Community Impact

The Big Picture Respiratory therapists play a critical role in caring for patients who need help breathing, especially during moments of serious illness or injury. At CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital, these caregivers work closely with life-support equipment that can...

U of U Health and Salt Lake City Fire Share Wildfire Safety Guidance

by Chris Nichols | Jul 15, 2026 | Community Impact

The Big Picture Utah’s wildfire season is putting communities across the state on high alert — including areas along the Wasatch Front and near the University of Utah. Recent fires have served as a reminder that wildfire preparedness is not just about protecting...

Intermountain Health Marks 100th Brain Implant Procedure Helping Epilepsy Patients Reduce Seizures

by Chris Nichols | Jul 13, 2026 | Community Impact

The Big Picture Intermountain Health neurologists are marking a major milestone in the treatment of epilepsy: the health system has now performed its 100th responsive neurostimulation, or RNS, procedure for patients whose seizures have not been controlled by...