Rural hospitals serve as critical lifelines for Utah’s smaller communities, ensuring access to quality care close to home. Learn about the unique challenges, successes, and innovations shaping healthcare in rural areas across our state.
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...
Why it matters: This five-year federal investment gives rural Utah hospitals and clinics the resources to expand services, strengthen their workforce, and build a more...
At Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, healthcare connects deeply with community, says CFO Justin Romney. Why it matters: Rural hospitals provide essential services...
The big picture: While rural hospitals nationwide face closure risks, Utah's 21 rural facilities are finding stability through consistent leadership and strategic...
The bottom line: A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute revealed major gaps in maternity care access across Utah. Now, state leaders are turning that data...
