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...
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...
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...
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...
by Chris Nichols | Jul 10, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Utahns are facing a stretch of extreme heat this weekend, with temperatures across the state expected to reach or exceed 105 degrees. Intermountain Health emergency medicine physicians are urging people to take the forecast seriously and make a plan to...
