COMMUNITY IMPACT

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.

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:...

UHA Annual Awards Ceremony Honors Healthcare Leaders

Key takeaway: The Utah Hospital Association recognized four outstanding healthcare leaders during the Annual Awards Ceremony in Midway, celebrating their significant...

Critical Access Hospitals: Rural Utah’s Healthcare Lifeline

Rural communities across Utah depend on critical access hospitals for essential healthcare services. These specialized hospitals provide care that rural residents rely on,...

Making Communities Healthier: How Ashley Regional Medical Center Connects with Vernal

At Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, "making communities healthier" goes far beyond healthcare delivery — it's a comprehensive approach to community wellbeing. The...

Rural Healthcare Makes a Difference: Intermountain Health’s Approach

In an era when rural hospitals across the country are closing their doors, Intermountain Health has taken the opposite approach - and the results are transforming patient...

Why Utah Rural Hospitals Defy National Closure Trends

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...

Rural Hospitals: Lifelines for Utah Communities

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...

New Behavioral Health Center Expands Care for Utah’s Youth

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...

Cancer Care and Infusion Center Brings Critical Care to Rural Utah

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...

New Primary Children’s Behavioral Health Center Expands Critical Services

Intermountain Children's Health dedicated the new Primary Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Center–Taylorsville Campus last Friday, marking a significant advancement in...

Hospital Pharmacy Transforms Access to Cancer Medicine in Rural Roosevelt

At Uintah Basin Medical Center, Steve Hansen, Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services, sees something special in every medication he prepares: possibility. "There's magic in...

Tele-Oncology: Bringing Cancer Care Home to Utah’s Rural Communities

In the vast expanses of rural Utah, a 300-mile round trip for medical treatment isn't just inconvenient—it can be an insurmountable barrier to cancer care. For cancer...

“Cancer [care] sometimes isn’t about curing—it’s about caring.”

The big picture: The Cancer Care & Infusion Center at the Uintah Basin Medical Center is transforming cancer care in rural Utah. Patients in Roosevelt now receive expert...

Utah’s Nonprofit Hospitals: Preparing Now for Tomorrow’s Challenges

Utah healthcare leaders are strategizing to ensure long-term sustainability amid increasing pressures. Three key challenges Financial sustainability: "Rising costs is one...

After the Big Beautiful Bill: Preparing Utah’s Rural Hospitals for What’s Next

WHY IT MATTERS: According to Matt McCullough, Ph.D., Director of Rural Hospital Improvement at the Utah Hospital Association, the Big Beautiful Bill's rural healthcare...

Beyond Hospital Walls: Intermountain Health’s Community Care Initiatives

Intermountain Health is making a real impact through its focus on community needs. Why it matters Healthcare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to...

Beyond Medical Treatment: How Utah’s Nonprofit Hospitals Serve Communities

Utah's nonprofit hospitals are becoming increasingly integrated into the state's health and social services systems, offering vital community services that extend far beyond...

One Door to Mental Health Solutions: Inside Utah’s Innovative Crisis Center

The Kem & Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Center represents a much-needed approach to mental health care in Utah, focusing on holistic treatment with fewer...

SUPeRAD Clinic: Transforming Maternal Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders

A groundbreaking healthcare program has a new location in Rose Park. The SUPeRAD clinic is changing lives by providing stigma-free treatment for pregnant women battling...

Utah Measles Response Updates

As of June 26th, 5 measles cases have been positively identified in Utah.  For the latest information on tracking, potential exposure locations, vaccine recommendations and...

Beyond Medical Care: University of Utah Health’s Innovative Approach to Community Support

University of Utah Health is expanding the traditional model of charitable care with programs that address both immediate medical needs and underlying social factors. Why it...

Charity Care: CommonSpirit

CommonSpirit Health: Making Healthcare Accessible for All CommonSpirit Health is putting their mission into action by proactively helping vulnerable patients access care....

100 Deadliest Days: Prevention Starts With You

The summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the "100 Deadliest Days" — a period that sees a dramatic spike in preventable injuries. Primary Children's...

100 Deadliest Days: Prevention Tips from Primary Children’s

The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day marks the "100 Deadliest Days" of summer - a time when injuries among children spike dramatically. Primary Children's Hospital...

Trump’s Drug Price Order Could Bring Major Relief to Hospitals, Patients

One Big Thing President Trump's new executive order aims to dramatically cut prescription drug prices by requiring federal healthcare programs to pay the same rates as...

National Hospital Week

This week, we celebrate the heartbeat of healthcare—our people. During National Hospital Week, we honor the incredible individuals who make hospitals places of healing,...