by Chris Nichols | Apr 8, 2026 | Community Impact
Hope Before Birth: A New Approach to Spina Bifida Surgery Spina bifida is a serious condition that develops early in pregnancy when the neural tube—which becomes the spinal cord—doesn’t close completely. Because the spinal cord is exposed to amniotic fluid,...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 6, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley has once again been recognized among the top hospitals in the country for patient safety — earning the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades and placing in the top 5% nationwide. Awards like this can...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 3, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Children who experience trauma or the death of a loved one often carry that pain into every part of life — at home, in school, and in relationships. While grief is a natural response, without the right support it can increase the risk of long-term...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 1, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Medicaid is in the news a lot right now. But beyond the headlines, it helps to understand what Medicaid actually is, who it serves, and why changes to federal funding matter here in Utah. Medicaid is not the same thing as Medicare. Medicare is run by...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 1, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats, in part because the human heart has a hard limit: once heart muscle is damaged, it does not naturally regenerate in a meaningful way. After a heart attack, cells die, scarring forms, and patients...
