by Chris Nichols | Mar 13, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Dr. Andrea Steely is helping redefine what leadership looks like in cardiac surgery, pairing world-class expertise in aortic disease with a commitment to making space for more women in medicine. What’s Happening As an adult cardiac surgeon at the...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 11, 2026 | Community Impact
The big idea: When major research findings are shared openly, discoveries happen faster and reach farther than any single lab could achieve alone. What’s happening: University of Utah Health is committing to make all data from its $21.6 million NIH study on...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 9, 2026 | Charity Care, Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
The big picture: Twenty-six Intermountain Health hospitals earned high-performing maternity care recognition from U.S. News and World Report, including many serving rural communities. Why it matters: Rural maternity care requires more than good intentions. It demands...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 6, 2026 | Community Impact
The big picture: A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and Utah DHHS reveals that substance use disorder is one of the top contributing factors in maternal deaths across Utah—and stigma often prevents women from seeking help. Why it matters: Fear of...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 4, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: Intermountain Health just earned recognition as one of the nation’s safest health systems, with 14 hospitals receiving an “A” grade in the 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The big picture: According to Dr. Cara Camiolo, Chief...
