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Utah’s hospitals are more than healthcare providers—they’re essential partners in building strong communities. Explore stories and initiatives highlighting how hospitals support public health, economic development, and the well-being of Utah’s residents.

Legislative Update: Final Week Ahead

Legislative Update: Final Week Ahead

Why it matters: With just a week left in Utah's 2026 legislative session, hospitals face significant funding challenges and operational policy changes that will shape care delivery across the state. By the numbers: 62 hospital-related bills are being actively tracked...

The Future of Transplant Medicine Is Here

The Future of Transplant Medicine Is Here

Why it matters: New preservation technology is rewriting what's possible in organ transplantation, expanding options for patients across the region. The big picture: For decades, transplant medicine operated on a strict timeline. Once an organ was recovered, teams had...

Nation’s Largest Pediatric Telestroke Network Launches in Utah

Nation’s Largest Pediatric Telestroke Network Launches in Utah

Why it matters: When a child has a stroke, every second counts, but stroke symptoms in kids look different than in adults, leading to delayed treatment and worse outcomes. The big picture: Intermountain Children's Health, in partnership with University of Utah...

Strong Turnout at UHA Legislative Reception

Thank you to the legislators and hospital leaders who joined us last night to connect and discuss critical healthcare issues as the legislative session enters its final...

U of U Health AirMed Perinatal Team Earns National Excellence Award

Why it matters: University of Utah Health's AirMed Perinatal Team received the Pediatric and Neonatal Transport Award of Excellence from the Association of Air Medical...

Francis Week 4 Legislature Update

Utah's legislative session is halfway done. After the holiday break, lawmakers return to finalize the budget and vote on key health care bills. Budget cuts are coming Every...

26 Intermountain Hospitals Earn National Recognition for Maternity Care

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Behind the Scenes: How Blood Samples Are Powering Dementia Research

The big picture: A $21.6 million NIH-funded study at University of Utah Health is examining how blood pressure management may influence dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and...

Family Physicians: The Backbone of Rural Maternal Health in Utah

Why it matters: New workforce data reveals gaps in OB-GYN and certified nurse midwife coverage across rural Utah—leaving family physicians to provide most of the maternal...

Can Lowering Blood Pressure Protect Your Brain?

The big picture: University of Utah Health is leading a groundbreaking $21.6 million study to understand how controlling blood pressure might reduce the risk of Alzheimer's...

What to Watch at the 2026 Utah Legislative Session

The bottom line: Utah's 45-day legislative session begins today, and hospitals are bracing for major policy decisions on funding, workforce, and mental health care,...

Utah Achieves Nation’s Best RSV Protection Rate for Infants

Why it matters: Utah now ranks #1 nationally for protecting infants from RSV, following a coordinated education campaign by Intermountain Children's Health that helped...

AHA CEO: AI, Innovation, and Patient-Centered Care Key to Healthcare’s Future

American Hospital Association President and CEO Rick Pollack sees technological innovation and reimagined care delivery as critical paths forward for hospitals facing...

New UHA Board Chair Looks Ahead to 2026 with Unity and Purpose

The bottom line: Jason Wilson, the newly appointed Chair of the Utah Hospital Association's Board of Trustees, is setting a clear tone for 2026: when challenges mount,...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Utah Hospital Association

Why it matters: The holidays are more than celebration. They're a time to honor the healthcare workers who keep Utah's hospitals running, even on Christmas. The big picture:...

University of Utah Health Named Vizient 2025 Top Performer for Ambulatory Care

The big picture: University of Utah Health has been recognized as a Vizient 2025 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer for Ambulatory Care, one of only five facilities...

Charlton Park Reflects on Leadership as UHA Board Chair

Why it matters: Park's three-year tenure brought transformative wins for Utah hospitals, including hundreds of millions in new federal funding and critical legislative...

When Healing Meets Hope: The Festival of Trees Returns

Why it matters: This 55-year Utah tradition transforms holiday spirit into lifesaving support for children's healthcare, and this year, it's adding a powerful new way to...

U of U Health Ranks 8th Nationally in Quality Leadership

Why it matters: University of Utah Health has earned top-tier recognition for the 16th consecutive year, demonstrating sustained excellence in patient care and safety. The...

What Matters Most: AHA President Highlights Local Impact in Healthcare

KEY POINTS: Washington activity is important but community impact is paramount Hospitals are focused on financial sustainability and care transformation Efforts to increase...

Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake Celebrates 150 Years of Compassionate Care

The big picture: Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake marked its 150th anniversary with a celebration honoring its legacy of faith-based, inclusive healthcare and announcing...

Mobile Medical Unit Brings Care to Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

When you don't have reliable transportation, accessing healthcare becomes another challenge in an already difficult situation. For veterans experiencing homelessness in Salt...

Meeting Veterans Where They Are: Mobile Care in Action

Why it matters: With rising costs of housing, food, and healthcare, older veterans are facing increasing challenges accessing critical services. VA Salt Lake City Health...

VA’s Mobile Medical Unit Brings Healthcare to Homeless Veterans

THE BIG PICTURE: The VA Salt Lake City's Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (H-PACT) delivers flexible, coordinated care to veterans experiencing homelessness through their...