The Big Picture Medicaid is in the news a lot right now. But beyond the headlines, it helps to understand what Medicaid actually is, who it serves, and why changes to federal funding matter here in Utah. Medicaid is not the same thing as Medicare. Medicare is run by...
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Medicaid in Utah: Beyond the Headlines
by Chris Nichols | Apr 1, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Medicaid is in the news a lot right now. But beyond the headlines, it helps to understand what Medicaid actually is, who it serves, and why changes to...
The Fish That Could Change Heart Disease
The Big Picture Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats, in part because the human heart has a hard limit: once heart muscle is damaged, it does not naturally regenerate in a meaningful way. After a heart attack, cells die, scarring forms, and patients...
The Fish That Could Change Heart Disease
by Chris Nichols | Apr 1, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats, in part because the human heart has a hard limit: once heart muscle is damaged, it does not...
U of U Health Expands Care Across the Mountain West
Why it matters: University of Utah Health is bringing specialty care to communities that don't always have easy access through new facilities, telehealth programs, and home-based care. The big picture: U of U Health is in a major growth phase, with new sites and...
U of U Health Expands Care Across the Mountain West
by Chris Nichols | Mar 27, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: University of Utah Health is bringing specialty care to communities that don't always have easy access through new facilities, telehealth programs, and...
U of U Health Expands TeleNICU to Support Rural Families Across Mountain West
Why it matters: Newborns in rural communities will soon have faster access to specialty care without leaving their local hospitals. The big picture: University of Utah Health is expanding its TeleNICU program beyond Utah, launching new sites in Montana and Wyoming...
U of U Health Expands TeleNICU to Support Rural Families Across Mountain West
by Chris Nichols | Mar 25, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: Newborns in rural communities will soon have faster access to specialty care without leaving their local hospitals. The big picture: University of Utah...
The Gift of Life: Honoring Donors and Helping More Kids Get Transplants
The Big Picture For children who need an organ transplant, time is everything. More than 2,000 children in the U.S. are currently waiting for a transplant, and pediatric patients make up only about 2% of the national transplant waiting list. Despite that small share,...
The Gift of Life: Honoring Donors and Helping More Kids Get Transplants
by Chris Nichols | Mar 24, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture For children who need an organ transplant, time is everything. More than 2,000 children in the U.S. are currently waiting for a transplant, and pediatric...
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