COMMUNITY IMPACT

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New Care Model Aims to Close Gaps in Maternal Hypertension Care

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:...

Intermountain Health Named One of Nation’s Safest Health Systems

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...

UHA Legislative Update: Week 3

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...

Behind the Scenes: How Blood Samples Are Powering Dementia Research

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 it starts in a freezer-filled biorepository at the University of Utah. What's happening:...

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