by Stacey Tyler | Sep 8, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
The big picture: While rural hospitals nationwide face closure at alarming rates, Utah stands out as a success story with none currently at risk of shutting down. By the numbers: 146 rural hospitals closed across America between 2005 and 2023 (USDA) 0 rural hospitals...
by Stacey Tyler | Sep 5, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
When a rural hospital closes, it’s not just healthcare that’s lost – the entire community’s future is at risk. Why it matters Rural hospitals like Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal serve as critical anchors for their communities, providing essential care and...
by Stacey Tyler | Sep 3, 2025 | Rural Hospitals
The 340B Drug Pricing Program has become a critical lifeline for rural hospitals in Utah, particularly for those providing cancer treatment. At Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, the program makes the difference between offering comprehensive cancer care...
by Stacey Tyler | Aug 29, 2025 | Community Impact
Why it matters: One in six children ages 6-17 nationwide has at least one treatable mental health disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Utah, as many as 90,000 youth ages 9-17 are affected by mental or addictive disorders — yet up...
by Stacey Tyler | Aug 27, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
At the Cancer Care and Infusion Center at Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, Melissa Argyle, LPN, coordinates services that are transforming cancer care access for rural communities. Why it matters Without this program, cancer patients in the Uintah Basin would...
