by Chris Nichols | Jun 30, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture A new AI-powered app co-created in Utah is changing how care teams monitor and support patients with chronic lung disease. Instead of waiting for a patient’s next appointment — or the next crisis — the technology helps care teams track patient health...
by Chris Nichols | Jun 29, 2026 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
The Big Picture Castleview Hospital in Price is expanding access to inpatient behavioral health care with a new 14-bed unit designed to serve patients in rural Utah. When complete, the facility will help fill a significant gap in mental health services outside the...
by Chris Nichols | Jun 26, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture The University of Utah, University of Utah Health, the State of Utah, and The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority have taken a major step toward bringing a new academic health campus to The Point. Leaders gathered at the Utah State Capitol to...
by Chris Nichols | Jun 24, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Eating disorders don’t have a “look.” Many people who are struggling appear healthy on the outside, which can make these illnesses harder to spot—and easier to suffer through in silence. At Center for Change, clinicians see how cultural perfectionism,...
by Chris Nichols | Jun 18, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Keeping people safe in a hospital takes more than policies and checklists—it takes a culture where everyone feels comfortable speaking up. High reliability in healthcare means building systems and habits that prevent harm, respond quickly when...
