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.

University of Utah Health’s Impact Reaches Beyond Patient Care

University of Utah Health’s Impact Reaches Beyond Patient Care

The Big Picture University of Utah Health’s role reaches well beyond the care delivered in a clinic or hospital. Across Utah, the Mountain West and beyond, its work also includes preparing the health workforce of the future and advancing research and innovation....

Behind the Charts: A Day in the Life of CommonSpirit’s Marta Lopez

Behind the Charts: A Day in the Life of CommonSpirit’s Marta Lopez

The Big Picture Behind every patient chart is a team helping keep health information organized and protected. For Marta Lopez, HIM manager at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospitals, that work connects healthcare, business and technology—and protecting patient information...

At CommonSpirit, Human Kindness Is Part of Every Patient’s Care

At CommonSpirit, Human Kindness Is Part of Every Patient’s Care

The Big Picture At CommonSpirit hospitals, human kindness is more than a guiding idea—it’s part of how people experience care. Dena Eckardt says the close-knit culture at her hospital helps staff know one another and welcome patients as part of the Holy Cross family....

Gear Up Before You Go: New Partnership Puts Rider Safety First

Gear Up Before You Go: New Partnership Puts Rider Safety First

The Big Picture A new powersports vehicle opens the door to adventure. A new partnership aims to make sure protective gear is part of that adventure from the very first ride. Young Powersports, Mountain America Credit Union and University of Utah Health are teaming up...

Project Hope CommonSpirit: It’s Okay to Ask for Help

Project Hope CommonSpirit: It’s Okay to Ask for Help

The Big Picture The people who care for patients carry work that doesn't end when the shift does. CommonSpirit Health is treating that as a reason to invest in the mental health of its own teams, not as a topic for a single training. Five Utah hospitals in the...

How One Hospital Owned Quality and Led Its Region

Why it matters: When hospitals commit to clear quality measures and act on data, patient outcomes improve dramatically. The big picture: U.S. News and World Report...

New Targeted Pill Offers Hope for Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

The Big Picture Intermountain Health oncologists say a new targeted therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer could be a “game changer” for patients facing one of the deadliest...

Inside the NICU: Helping Babies Breathe

The Big Picture In a hospital NICU, some of the smallest patients need help with one of life’s first and most important milestones: taking their first breaths. Respiratory...

Center for Change Expands Support for Children and Families Facing ARFID

The Big Picture For many families, picky eating can feel like a normal part of childhood. But when a child’s eating habits begin affecting growth, school, or social...

A Fight for Estelle: The Global Medical Mission That Brought a Utah Toddler Home

The Big Picture What began as a family trip to Uruguay became a fight for a young Utah girl’s life — and a remarkable example of what can happen when specialized medical...

UHA Board Meeting Focuses on Healthcare’s Changing Landscape

The Utah Hospital Association’s annual Board of Trustees meeting wrapped up Friday in Sun Valley, Idaho, bringing together hospital leaders from across the state to discuss...

Annual UHA Board Retreat Kicks Off in Sun Valley

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New Brain Tumor Treatment Brings Radiation Directly to the Source

The Big Picture For patients facing brain tumors, time matters. Traditional brain surgery can require a longer recovery period before radiation therapy can begin, creating...

From the Front Line to Leadership: How Tiered Huddles Strengthen Patient Safety

The Big Picture Hospitals are at their best when safety concerns can move quickly from the bedside to the people who can help solve them. At CommonSpirit Holy Cross...

U of U Health Expands Early Alzheimer’s Detection in Primary Care

The Big Picture Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive impairment are becoming an increasingly urgent challenge for patients, families, and health systems. More...

A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital

The Big Picture Respiratory therapists play a critical role in caring for patients who need help breathing, especially during moments of serious illness or injury. At...

U of U Health and Salt Lake City Fire Share Wildfire Safety Guidance

The Big Picture Utah’s wildfire season is putting communities across the state on high alert — including areas along the Wasatch Front and near the University of Utah....

Intermountain Health Marks 100th Brain Implant Procedure Helping Epilepsy Patients Reduce Seizures

The Big Picture Intermountain Health neurologists are marking a major milestone in the treatment of epilepsy: the health system has now performed its 100th responsive...

How Utahns Can Stay Safe During Extreme Heat This Weekend

The Big Picture Utahns are facing a stretch of extreme heat this weekend, with temperatures across the state expected to reach or exceed 105 degrees. Intermountain Health...

How Intermountain Health Uses Research to Improve Maternity Care

Why it matters: U.S. News and World Report recently recognized 26 Intermountain Health hospitals as high performing in maternity care. That kind of consistency across so...

Behind Every AirMed Flight: Precision, Teamwork, and Specialized Care

Why it matters: When critically ill newborns or high-risk pregnant patients need emergency transport, every second and every detail counts. The big picture: University of...

Finding a Safe First Step Toward Recovery

The Big Picture Substance use disorder affects people from every walk of life. For many Utahns, the need for treatment is real and immediate — but fear, stigma, and concerns...

Their Why: Caring for Cancer Patients with Science, Compassion and Hope

The Big Picture June is National Cancer Survivor’s Month, a time to recognize the strength of cancer survivors and the people who walk with them through diagnosis,...

How a Utah-Built AI App Is Changing Care for COPD and Asthma Patients

The Big Picture A new AI-powered app co-created in Utah is changing how care teams monitor and support patients with chronic lung disease. Instead of waiting for a patient’s...

Castleview Hospital Brings Inpatient Behavioral Health Care to Rural Utah

The Big Picture Castleview Hospital in Price is expanding access to inpatient behavioral health care with a new 14-bed unit designed to serve patients in rural Utah. When...

University of Utah Health Plans New Campus at The Point to Expand Care in Growing Region

The Big Picture The University of Utah, University of Utah Health, the State of Utah, and The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority have taken a major step toward...

Recovery Is Real: What to Know About Eating Disorders—and Where to Find Help

The Big Picture Eating disorders don’t have a “look.” Many people who are struggling appear healthy on the outside, which can make these illnesses harder to spot—and easier...

Building a Culture of Safety: How Patient and Family Voices Strengthen Hospital Care

The Big Picture Keeping people safe in a hospital takes more than policies and checklists—it takes a culture where everyone feels comfortable speaking up. High reliability...

Early Detection, Better Outcomes: A New Effort to Identify Cognitive Impairment Sooner

The Big Picture Utah is aging faster than many people realize. While the state is known for being young, it’s now the fifth fastest-aging state in the U.S.—and that shift is...

Intermountain Alta View Expands Behavioral Health Access with New Center and Maternal Mental Health Unit

The Big Picture Intermountain Health is expanding access to behavioral health care in the Salt Lake Valley with the opening of a new, purpose-built Behavioral Health Center...