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.

Family Physicians: The Backbone of Rural Maternal Health in Utah

Family Physicians: The Backbone of Rural Maternal Health in Utah

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 care. The big picture: OB-GYNs are concentrated along the Wasatch Front and in Washington and...

Can Lowering Blood Pressure Protect Your Brain?

Can Lowering Blood Pressure Protect Your Brain?

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 disease and dementia. Why it matters High blood pressure is one of the leading risk factors for...

What to Watch at the 2026 Utah Legislative Session

What to Watch at the 2026 Utah Legislative Session

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, according to Francis Gibson, president and CEO of the Utah Hospital Association. Why it matters: The...

Utah Achieves Nation’s Best RSV Protection Rate for Infants

Utah Achieves Nation’s Best RSV Protection Rate for Infants

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 thousands of families access new immunizations. By the numbers: According to data from Intermountain...

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