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.

Building Trust in a Changing Healthcare Landscape

Building Trust in a Changing Healthcare Landscape

Trust is one of healthcare’s most important assets. It shapes whether patients feel confident seeking care, whether employees feel connected to their organizations and whether communities see hospitals as credible partners. On September 18, healthcare leaders from...

The Future of Healthcare Is Coming Home

The Big Picture As Utah’s population ages, more patients may need to receive treatment, recover and age in place at home. At the University of Utah’s James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation, the Home Health Studio is helping prepare for that shift. The...

U.S. News Names St. George Regional Hospital Best in Utah

U.S. News Names St. George Regional Hospital Best in Utah

The Big Picture Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Utah in the 2026–27 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. The recognition places St. George Regional among the top-performing hospitals in the state...

University of Utah Opens New Facility for Medical Education

University of Utah Opens New Facility for Medical Education

The Big Picture The University of Utah has opened the new Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, a $215 million facility designed to shape the next era of medical education, research, and patient care in Utah and across the Mountain West. The eight-story,...

New Discovery Reveals How Alzheimer’s Disease Spreads From Cell to Cell

by | August 19, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture Alzheimer's disease is driven by the buildup of a toxic protein called Tau, which kills brain cells as it spreads. For years, researchers have known that as...
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How One Hospital Owned Quality and Led Its Region

by | August 17, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Why it matters: When hospitals commit to clear quality measures and act on data, patient outcomes improve dramatically. The big picture: U.S. News and World Report...
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New Targeted Pill Offers Hope for Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

by | August 14, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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Inside the NICU: Helping Babies Breathe

by | August 13, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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Center for Change Expands Support for Children and Families Facing ARFID

by | August 10, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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Safety by Design: Inside Intermountain Health’s System-Wide Approach

by | August 7, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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A Fight for Estelle: The Global Medical Mission That Brought a Utah Toddler Home

by | August 5, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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UHA Board Meeting Focuses on Healthcare’s Changing Landscape

by | August 3, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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...
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UHA Board of Trustees Retreat Focuses on AI and Healthcare’s Changing Workforce

by | July 31, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Utah hospital leaders gathered in Sun Valley, Idaho, Thursday for the Utah Hospital Association Board of Trustees Retreat. It’s an annual opportunity to step away from daily...
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Annual UHA Board Retreat Kicks Off in Sun Valley

by | July 31, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

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New Brain Tumor Treatment Brings Radiation Directly to the Source

by | July 29, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture For patients facing brain tumors, time matters. Traditional brain surgery can require a longer recovery period before radiation therapy can begin, creating...
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From the Front Line to Leadership: How Tiered Huddles Strengthen Patient Safety

by | July 23, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture Hospitals are at their best when safety concerns can move quickly from the bedside to the people who can help solve them. At CommonSpirit Holy Cross...
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U of U Health Expands Early Alzheimer’s Detection in Primary Care

by | July 20, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive impairment are becoming an increasingly urgent challenge for patients, families, and health systems. More...
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A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital

by | July 17, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture Respiratory therapists play a critical role in caring for patients who need help breathing, especially during moments of serious illness or injury. At...
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U of U Health and Salt Lake City Fire Share Wildfire Safety Guidance

by | July 15, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture Utah’s wildfire season is putting communities across the state on high alert — including areas along the Wasatch Front and near the University of Utah....
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Intermountain Health Marks 100th Brain Implant Procedure Helping Epilepsy Patients Reduce Seizures

by | July 13, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture Intermountain Health neurologists are marking a major milestone in the treatment of epilepsy: the health system has now performed its 100th responsive...
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How Utahns Can Stay Safe During Extreme Heat This Weekend

by | July 10, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture Utahns are facing a stretch of extreme heat this weekend, with temperatures across the state expected to reach or exceed 105 degrees. Intermountain Health...
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How Intermountain Health Uses Research to Improve Maternity Care

by | July 8, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Why it matters: U.S. News and World Report recently recognized 26 Intermountain Health hospitals as high performing in maternity care. That kind of consistency across so...
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Behind Every AirMed Flight: Precision, Teamwork, and Specialized Care

by | July 6, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

Why it matters: When critically ill newborns or high-risk pregnant patients need emergency transport, every second and every detail counts. The big picture: University of...
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Finding a Safe First Step Toward Recovery

by | July 2, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture Substance use disorder affects people from every walk of life. For many Utahns, the need for treatment is real and immediate — but fear, stigma, and concerns...
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Their Why: Caring for Cancer Patients with Science, Compassion and Hope

by | July 1, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture June is National Cancer Survivor’s Month, a time to recognize the strength of cancer survivors and the people who walk with them through diagnosis,...
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How a Utah-Built AI App Is Changing Care for COPD and Asthma Patients

by | June 30, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture A new AI-powered app co-created in Utah is changing how care teams monitor and support patients with chronic lung disease. Instead of waiting for a patient’s...
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Castleview Hospital Brings Inpatient Behavioral Health Care to Rural Utah

by | June 29, 2026 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments

The Big Picture Castleview Hospital in Price is expanding access to inpatient behavioral health care with a new 14-bed unit designed to serve patients in rural Utah. When...
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University of Utah Health Plans New Campus at The Point to Expand Care in Growing Region

by | June 26, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture The University of Utah, University of Utah Health, the State of Utah, and The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority have taken a major step toward...
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Recovery Is Real: What to Know About Eating Disorders—and Where to Find Help

by | June 24, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments

The Big Picture Eating disorders don’t have a “look.” Many people who are struggling appear healthy on the outside, which can make these illnesses harder to spot—and easier...
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