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.

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....

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

by Chris Nichols | Oct 13, 2026 | Community Impact

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...

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...

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

by Chris Nichols | Oct 12, 2026 | Community Impact

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...

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...

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

by London Kelley | Oct 8, 2026 | Community Impact, Workforce

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...

Go inside rural Utah’s first behavioral health center

It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week, and access to care matters in every community. Last week, we shared the ribbon cutting for Castleview Hospital’s new behavioral health center in Price. Now, CEO Mark Holyoak is taking you inside for a tour. The center opens in early...

Go inside rural Utah’s first behavioral health center

by Chris Nichols | Oct 6, 2026 | Community Impact

It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week, and access to care matters in every community. Last week, we shared the ribbon cutting for Castleview Hospital’s new behavioral health...

Thought-Controlled “LUKE Arm” Moves From the Lab Into Everyday Life

The Big Picture A University of Utah-led research team is taking a major step toward turning science fiction into everyday reality. For the first time, a participant is using Utah’s Luke Skywalker-inspired bionic arm outside the laboratory as part of a yearlong...