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Why it matters: Newborns in rural communities will soon have faster access to specialty care without leaving their local hospitals. The big picture: University of Utah Health is expanding its TeleNICU program beyond Utah, launching new sites in Montana and Wyoming...

The Big Picture For children who need an organ transplant, time is everything. More than 2,000 children in the U.S. are currently waiting for a transplant, and pediatric patients make up only about 2% of the national transplant waiting list. Despite that small share,...

The Big Picture On the first day of spring, a simple flower is helping deliver something many cancer patients need as much as medicine: hope. At Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley Cancer Center, Roy High School students are continuing a meaningful tradition by...

The Big Picture Match Day is a major milestone for medical students nationwide, revealing where they will complete residency training and take the next step from medical school into clinical practice. What’s Happening On Friday, March 20, fourth-year medical students...

The Big Picture National Poison Prevention Week is a yearly reminder that poisonings are a real, preventable problem. It is also a chance to make sure every Utah citizen knows there is a free, confidential Poison Help line available 24/7 for quick, expert guidance....

The Big Picture As lawmakers pushed for broad budget cuts, Medicaid and hospital funding quickly became a focal point. Hospital leaders say the final outcome was better than feared, but they are still preparing for larger financial headwinds in the near future. What’s...