Issues
UHA tracks and contributes to major issues affecting hospitals and the health of Utahns. Each topic area features news, policy updates, and stories from the field.
New Targeted Pill Offers Hope for Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
The Big Picture Intermountain Health oncologists say a new targeted therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer could be a “game changer” for patients facing one of the deadliest...
Inside the NICU: Helping Babies Breathe
The Big Picture In a hospital NICU, some of the smallest patients need help with one of life’s first and most important milestones: taking their first breaths. Respiratory...
Center for Change Expands Support for Children and Families Facing ARFID
The Big Picture For many families, picky eating can feel like a normal part of childhood. But when a child’s eating habits begin affecting growth, school, or social...
Safety by Design: Inside Intermountain Health’s System-Wide Approach
Why it matters: Safety isn't just what happens at the bedside, it starts with every decision made across the health system, from building new units to adopting new...
A Fight for Estelle: The Global Medical Mission That Brought a Utah Toddler Home
The Big Picture What began as a family trip to Uruguay became a fight for a young Utah girl’s life — and a remarkable example of what can happen when specialized medical...
UHA Board Meeting Focuses on Healthcare’s Changing Landscape
The Utah Hospital Association’s annual Board of Trustees meeting wrapped up Friday in Sun Valley, Idaho, bringing together hospital leaders from across the state to discuss...
