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.

Go inside rural Utah’s first behavioral health center

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...

Tele-Oncology: Bringing Cancer Care Home to Utah’s Rural Communities

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...

“Cancer [care] sometimes isn’t about curing—it’s about caring.”

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...

Utah’s Nonprofit Hospitals: Preparing Now for Tomorrow’s Challenges

Utah healthcare leaders are strategizing to ensure long-term sustainability amid increasing pressures. Three key challenges Financial sustainability: "Rising costs is one...

After the Big Beautiful Bill: Preparing Utah’s Rural Hospitals for What’s Next

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...

Beyond Hospital Walls: Intermountain Health’s Community Care Initiatives

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...

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...