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.

UHA Board Meeting Focuses on Healthcare’s Changing Landscape

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 some of the biggest issues shaping healthcare. This year’s conversations focused on artificial...

New Brain Tumor Treatment Brings Radiation Directly to the Source

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 delays that may increase the risk of recurrence. At Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley Cancer...

Nation’s Largest Pediatric Telestroke Network Launches in Utah

by | February 20, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Why it matters: When a child has a stroke, every second counts, but stroke symptoms in kids look different than in adults, leading to delayed treatment and worse outcomes....
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Strong Turnout at UHA Legislative Reception

by | February 18, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Thank you to the legislators and hospital leaders who joined us last night to connect and discuss critical healthcare issues as the legislative session enters its final...
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U of U Health AirMed Perinatal Team Earns National Excellence Award

by | February 17, 2026 | Community Impact, Workforce | 0 Comments

Why it matters: University of Utah Health's AirMed Perinatal Team received the Pediatric and Neonatal Transport Award of Excellence from the Association of Air Medical...
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Francis Week 4 Legislature Update

by | February 13, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Utah's legislative session is halfway done. After the holiday break, lawmakers return to finalize the budget and vote on key health care bills. Budget cuts are coming Every...
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26 Intermountain Hospitals Earn National Recognition for Maternity Care

by | February 11, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Why it matters: U.S. News & World Report named 26 Intermountain Health hospitals high performing for maternity care, more than any other health system in the country....
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New Care Model Aims to Close Gaps in Maternal Hypertension Care

by | February 9, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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Intermountain Health Named One of Nation’s Safest Health Systems

by | February 6, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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Intermountain Health first Utah transplant program to perform 500+ organ transplants in one year

by | February 4, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The big picture: Intermountain Health's Transplant Program performed 515 organ transplants in 2025—the most ever completed by a Utah transplant program in a single year. Why...
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UHA Legislative Update: Week 3

by | February 2, 2026 | Community Impact, Medicaid | 0 Comments

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,...
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Behind the Scenes: How Blood Samples Are Powering Dementia Research

by | January 26, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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Family Physicians: The Backbone of Rural Maternal Health in Utah

by | January 23, 2026 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments

Why it matters: New workforce data reveals gaps in OB-GYN and certified nurse midwife coverage across rural Utah—leaving family physicians to provide most of the maternal...
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Can Lowering Blood Pressure Protect Your Brain?

by | January 21, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The big picture: University of Utah Health is leading a groundbreaking $21.6 million study to understand how controlling blood pressure might reduce the risk of Alzheimer's...
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What to Watch at the 2026 Utah Legislative Session

by | January 20, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The bottom line: Utah's 45-day legislative session begins today, and hospitals are bracing for major policy decisions on funding, workforce, and mental health care,...
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Utah Achieves Nation’s Best RSV Protection Rate for Infants

by | January 16, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Why it matters: Utah now ranks #1 nationally for protecting infants from RSV, following a coordinated education campaign by Intermountain Children's Health that helped...
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AHA CEO: AI, Innovation, and Patient-Centered Care Key to Healthcare’s Future

by | January 7, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

American Hospital Association President and CEO Rick Pollack sees technological innovation and reimagined care delivery as critical paths forward for hospitals facing...
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New UHA Board Chair Looks Ahead to 2026 with Unity and Purpose

by | December 29, 2025 | Community Impact, Workforce | 0 Comments

The bottom line: Jason Wilson, the newly appointed Chair of the Utah Hospital Association's Board of Trustees, is setting a clear tone for 2026: when challenges mount,...
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Utah Hospital Association

by | December 22, 2025 | Community Impact, Workforce | 0 Comments

Why it matters: The holidays are more than celebration. They're a time to honor the healthcare workers who keep Utah's hospitals running, even on Christmas. The big picture:...
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University of Utah Health Named Vizient 2025 Top Performer for Ambulatory Care

by | December 15, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The big picture: University of Utah Health has been recognized as a Vizient 2025 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer for Ambulatory Care, one of only five facilities...
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Charlton Park Reflects on Leadership as UHA Board Chair

by | December 12, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Why it matters: Park's three-year tenure brought transformative wins for Utah hospitals, including hundreds of millions in new federal funding and critical legislative...
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When Healing Meets Hope: The Festival of Trees Returns

by | December 4, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Why it matters: This 55-year Utah tradition transforms holiday spirit into lifesaving support for children's healthcare, and this year, it's adding a powerful new way to...
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U of U Health Ranks 8th Nationally in Quality Leadership

by | December 1, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Why it matters: University of Utah Health has earned top-tier recognition for the 16th consecutive year, demonstrating sustained excellence in patient care and safety. The...
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What Matters Most: AHA President Highlights Local Impact in Healthcare

by | November 20, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

KEY POINTS: Washington activity is important but community impact is paramount Hospitals are focused on financial sustainability and care transformation Efforts to increase...
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Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake Celebrates 150 Years of Compassionate Care

by | October 27, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The big picture: Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake marked its 150th anniversary with a celebration honoring its legacy of faith-based, inclusive healthcare and announcing...
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Mobile Medical Unit Brings Care to Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

by | October 23, 2025 | Community Impact, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System | 0 Comments

When you don't have reliable transportation, accessing healthcare becomes another challenge in an already difficult situation. For veterans experiencing homelessness in Salt...
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Meeting Veterans Where They Are: Mobile Care in Action

by | October 23, 2025 | Community Impact, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System | 0 Comments

Why it matters: With rising costs of housing, food, and healthcare, older veterans are facing increasing challenges accessing critical services. VA Salt Lake City Health...
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