Why it matters: U.S. News & World Report named 26 Intermountain Health hospitals high performing for maternity care, more than any other health system in the country. The big picture: The recognition reflects years of focused improvement in maternal and newborn...
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26 Intermountain Hospitals Earn National Recognition for Maternity Care
by Chris Nichols | Feb 11, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: U.S. News & World Report named 26 Intermountain Health hospitals high performing for maternity care, more than any other health system in the country....
New Care Model Aims to Close Gaps in Maternal Hypertension Care
Why it matters: Hypertensive disorders affect up to 1 in 5 pregnancies, and for many women, high blood pressure doesn't end after delivery. Without proper follow-up, it quietly increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and long-term complications. What's happening:...
New Care Model Aims to Close Gaps in Maternal Hypertension Care
by London Kelley | Feb 9, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: Hypertensive disorders affect up to 1 in 5 pregnancies, and for many women, high blood pressure doesn't end after delivery. Without proper follow-up, it...
Intermountain Health Named One of Nation’s Safest Health Systems
Why it matters: The Leapfrog Group's 2025 Hospital Safety Grades recognized Intermountain Health as one of the safest health systems in the country, with 14 hospitals earning an "A" grade and 6 earning a "B." The big picture: Leapfrog measures what matters most: rates...
Intermountain Health Named One of Nation’s Safest Health Systems
by London Kelley | Feb 6, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: The Leapfrog Group's 2025 Hospital Safety Grades recognized Intermountain Health as one of the safest health systems in the country, with 14 hospitals...
Intermountain Health first Utah transplant program to perform 500+ organ transplants in one year
The big picture: Intermountain Health's Transplant Program performed 515 organ transplants in 2025—the most ever completed by a Utah transplant program in a single year. Why it matters: Every transplant represents a life saved in time. For families like Erin...
Intermountain Health first Utah transplant program to perform 500+ organ transplants in one year
by London Kelley | Feb 4, 2026 | Community Impact
The big picture: Intermountain Health's Transplant Program performed 515 organ transplants in 2025—the most ever completed by a Utah transplant program in a single year. Why...
UHA Legislative Update: Week 3
The bottom line: As Utah lawmakers move into Week 3 of the 45-day legislative session, budget cuts, particularly to Medicaid, are dominating conversations at the Capitol, with significant implications for hospitals and the communities they serve, according to Utah...
UHA Legislative Update: Week 3
by London Kelley | Feb 2, 2026 | Community Impact, Medicaid
The bottom line: As Utah lawmakers move into Week 3 of the 45-day legislative session, budget cuts, particularly to Medicaid, are dominating conversations at the Capitol,...
Behind the Scenes: How Blood Samples Are Powering Dementia Research
by London Kelley | January 26, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Family Physicians: The Backbone of Rural Maternal Health in Utah
by London Kelley | January 23, 2026 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments
Can Lowering Blood Pressure Protect Your Brain?
by London Kelley | January 21, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
What to Watch at the 2026 Utah Legislative Session
by London Kelley | January 20, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Utah Achieves Nation’s Best RSV Protection Rate for Infants
by London Kelley | January 16, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
AHA CEO: AI, Innovation, and Patient-Centered Care Key to Healthcare’s Future
by London Kelley | January 7, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
New UHA Board Chair Looks Ahead to 2026 with Unity and Purpose
by London Kelley | December 29, 2025 | Community Impact, Workforce | 0 Comments
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Utah Hospital Association
by London Kelley | December 22, 2025 | Community Impact, Workforce | 0 Comments
University of Utah Health Named Vizient 2025 Top Performer for Ambulatory Care
by London Kelley | December 15, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Charlton Park Reflects on Leadership as UHA Board Chair
by London Kelley | December 12, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
When Healing Meets Hope: The Festival of Trees Returns
by London Kelley | December 4, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
U of U Health Ranks 8th Nationally in Quality Leadership
by London Kelley | December 1, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
What Matters Most: AHA President Highlights Local Impact in Healthcare
by London Kelley | November 20, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake Celebrates 150 Years of Compassionate Care
by London Kelley | October 27, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Mobile Medical Unit Brings Care to Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
by London Kelley | October 23, 2025 | Community Impact, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System | 0 Comments
Meeting Veterans Where They Are: Mobile Care in Action
by London Kelley | October 23, 2025 | Community Impact, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System | 0 Comments
VA’s Mobile Medical Unit Brings Healthcare to Homeless Veterans
by London Kelley | October 23, 2025 | Community Impact, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System | 0 Comments
Mobile Medical Units Bring VA Care to Veterans Where They Are
by London Kelley | October 23, 2025 | Community Impact, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System | 0 Comments
Utah’s First Pediatric Paired Liver Exchange Unites Two Families
by London Kelley | October 7, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
AHA President Rick Pollack Outlines Congressional Healthcare Priorities at UHA Conference
by London Kelley | October 3, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Allen Barry Honored with Rural Hospital Trustee Service Award
by Stacey Tyler | October 1, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Lakeview Hospital Trustee Kate Bradshaw Honored with UHA Service Award
by Stacey Tyler | September 29, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Dan Lundergan Honored with Distinguished Hospital Executive Award
by Stacey Tyler | September 26, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Katy Welkie Receives UHA’s Distinguished Service Award
by Stacey Tyler | September 25, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
UHA Conference Brings Healthcare Leaders Together in Midway
by Stacey Tyler | September 23, 2025 | Community Impact, Medicaid, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments