by Stacey Tyler | Sep 20, 2025 | Community Impact
Key takeaway: The Utah Hospital Association recognized four outstanding healthcare leaders during the Annual Awards Ceremony in Midway, celebrating their significant contributions to Utah’s healthcare system. The event, held in collaboration with the Utah Organization...
by Stacey Tyler | Sep 17, 2025 | Rural Hospitals, Workforce
THE BIG PICTURE: Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal makes staff feedback a cornerstone of their safety culture. WHY IT MATTERS: In rural healthcare settings, strong staff engagement and support systems are essential for maintaining high-quality patient care....
by Stacey Tyler | Sep 15, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
Rural communities across Utah depend on critical access hospitals for essential healthcare services. These specialized hospitals provide care that rural residents rely on, often operating as the only medical facility for miles. What Makes a Critical Access Hospital?...
by Stacey Tyler | Sep 12, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals, Workforce
At Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, “making communities healthier” goes far beyond healthcare delivery — it’s a comprehensive approach to community wellbeing. The community approach CEO Alan Olive explains that Ashley Regional’s purpose is purposeful, not...
by Stacey Tyler | Sep 10, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
In an era when rural hospitals across the country are closing their doors, Intermountain Health has taken the opposite approach – and the results are transforming patient outcomes. Why it matters: Intermountain has maintained all ten of its rural facilities across...
