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.

Kane County Hospital Expansion: Bringing More Care Closer to Home

Kane County Hospital Expansion: Bringing More Care Closer to Home

Kane County Hospital is moving forward on a major expansion designed to bring more critical services closer to home. Leaders say the project is about more than adding space; it is about keeping patients in the community for care that too often requires long, repeated...

The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer: Simple Steps to Keep Kids Safe

The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer: Simple Steps to Keep Kids Safe

The Big Picture Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, families across Utah enter what safety experts call the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer”—a stretch when serious injuries and deaths among children often rise because kids are out of school, outside more, and around...

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,...

Feedback requested for Behavioral Health Commission 5-year Plan

📄 Behavioral Health Commission Stakeholder Input Feedback Requested

UHA Legislative Session Recap

By Dave Gessel, UHA Executive Vice President The following is a review of some of the legislation discussed at this year's Utah State Legislature affecting hospitals and...

Utah State Legislature: Week Four Update

UHA President/CEO Francis Gibson provides an update on Week 4 of the 2025 Utah State Legislature.

Utah State Legislature: Week Three Update

UHA President/CEO Francis Gibson provides an update on Week 3 of the 2025 Utah State Legislature.

Eric Packer Named Distinguished Utah Healthcare Executive for 2024

Eric Packer, CEO of Intermountain Health’s Cedar City Hospital, was recently awarded the Distinguished Healthcare Executive Award by the Utah Hospital Association. The...

Ross Van Vranken Recognized for Distinguished Service to Healthcare

Ross Van Vranken was recently awarded the 2024 Distinguished Service to Healthcare Award by the Utah Hospital Association. The award, presented during the Association’s Fall...

Francis Gibson named President/CEO of UHA

The Utah Hospital Association Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Francis Gibson as its next President/CEO, effective January 1, 2024. Gibson succeeds Greg...

Outstanding healthcare leaders recognized at annual awards dinner

Healthcare leaders across the spectrum were honored at UHA's Annual Awards Dinner for 2023, taking place at The Homestead Resort last month. Four facilities were recognized...