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.

Changing the Conversation About Menopause

Changing the Conversation About Menopause

The Big Picture The conversation about menopause is changing. More women are speaking openly about symptoms that have long been dismissed as “just part of aging”—and asking for better answers and care. At University of Utah Health, Lisa Taylor-Swanson, PhD, LAc, an...

Closing the Menopause Care Gap at University of Utah Health

Closing the Menopause Care Gap at University of Utah Health

The Big Picture Better menopause care starts with listening to women about what they need. For Dr. Lisa Taylor-Swanson, an assistant professor in the University of Utah College of Nursing and co-founder of MENOGAP, those conversations pointed to a clear need: access...

New cancer support group blends therapy with meaning & connection

New cancer support group blends therapy with meaning & connection

CommonSpirit Holy Cross- Jordan Valley Cancer Center is launching a free support group rooted in logotherapy, the approach pioneered by psychiatrist Viktor Frankl. Why it matters: A cancer diagnosis can shake a person's sense of purpose, not just their health. This...

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....

Critical Access Hospitals: Rural Utah’s Healthcare Lifeline

by | September 15, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments

Rural communities across Utah depend on critical access hospitals for essential healthcare services. These specialized hospitals provide care that rural residents rely on,...
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Making Communities Healthier: How Ashley Regional Medical Center Connects with Vernal

by | September 12, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals, Workforce | 0 Comments

At Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, "making communities healthier" goes far beyond healthcare delivery — it's a comprehensive approach to community wellbeing. The...
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Rural Healthcare Makes a Difference: Intermountain Health’s Approach

by | September 10, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments

In an era when rural hospitals across the country are closing their doors, Intermountain Health has taken the opposite approach - and the results are transforming patient...
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Why Utah Rural Hospitals Defy National Closure Trends

by | September 8, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments

The big picture: While rural hospitals nationwide face closure at alarming rates, Utah stands out as a success story with none currently at risk of shutting down. By the...
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Rural Hospitals: Lifelines for Utah Communities

by | September 5, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments

When a rural hospital closes, it's not just healthcare that's lost – the entire community's future is at risk. Why it matters Rural hospitals like Ashley Regional Medical...
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New Behavioral Health Center Expands Care for Utah’s Youth

by | August 29, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Why it matters: One in six children ages 6-17 nationwide has at least one treatable mental health disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In...
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Cancer Care and Infusion Center Brings Critical Care to Rural Utah

by | August 27, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments

At the Cancer Care and Infusion Center at Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, Melissa Argyle, LPN, coordinates services that are transforming cancer care access for...
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New Primary Children’s Behavioral Health Center Expands Critical Services

by | August 25, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Intermountain Children's Health dedicated the new Primary Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Center–Taylorsville Campus last Friday, marking a significant advancement in...
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Hospital Pharmacy Transforms Access to Cancer Medicine in Rural Roosevelt

by | August 22, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments

At Uintah Basin Medical Center, Steve Hansen, Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services, sees something special in every medication he prepares: possibility. "There's magic in...
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Tele-Oncology: Bringing Cancer Care Home to Utah’s Rural Communities

by | August 18, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals, Workforce | 0 Comments

In the vast expanses of rural Utah, a 300-mile round trip for medical treatment isn't just inconvenient—it can be an insurmountable barrier to cancer care. For cancer...
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“Cancer [care] sometimes isn’t about curing—it’s about caring.”

by | August 4, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments

The big picture: The Cancer Care & Infusion Center at the Uintah Basin Medical Center is transforming cancer care in rural Utah. Patients in Roosevelt now receive expert...
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Utah’s Nonprofit Hospitals: Preparing Now for Tomorrow’s Challenges

by | August 4, 2025 | Charity Care, Community Impact | 0 Comments

Utah healthcare leaders are strategizing to ensure long-term sustainability amid increasing pressures. Three key challenges Financial sustainability: "Rising costs is one...
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After the Big Beautiful Bill: Preparing Utah’s Rural Hospitals for What’s Next

by | July 25, 2025 | Community Impact, Medicaid, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments

WHY IT MATTERS: According to Matt McCullough, Ph.D., Director of Rural Hospital Improvement at the Utah Hospital Association, the Big Beautiful Bill's rural healthcare...
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Beyond Hospital Walls: Intermountain Health’s Community Care Initiatives

by | July 16, 2025 | Charity Care, Community Impact | 0 Comments

Intermountain Health is making a real impact through its focus on community needs. Why it matters Healthcare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to...
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Beyond Medical Treatment: How Utah’s Nonprofit Hospitals Serve Communities

by | July 14, 2025 | Charity Care, Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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One Door to Mental Health Solutions: Inside Utah’s Innovative Crisis Center

by | July 11, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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SUPeRAD Clinic: Transforming Maternal Care for Women with Substance Use Disorders

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

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...
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Utah Measles Response Updates

by | June 26, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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Beyond Medical Care: University of Utah Health’s Innovative Approach to Community Support

by | June 18, 2025 | Charity Care, Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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Charity Care: CommonSpirit

by | June 9, 2025 | Charity Care, Community Impact | 0 Comments

CommonSpirit Health: Making Healthcare Accessible for All CommonSpirit Health is putting their mission into action by proactively helping vulnerable patients access care....
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100 Deadliest Days: Prevention Starts With You

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

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...
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100 Deadliest Days: Prevention Tips from Primary Children’s

by | June 2, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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Trump’s Drug Price Order Could Bring Major Relief to Hospitals, Patients

by | May 21, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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National Hospital Week

by | May 14, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals, Workforce | 0 Comments

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,...
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Feedback requested for Behavioral Health Commission 5-year Plan

by | March 31, 2025 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

📄 Behavioral Health Commission Stakeholder Input Feedback Requested
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