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.
Finding a Safe First Step Toward Recovery
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 about disruption often keep people from seeking help. At Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital,...
Finding a Safe First Step Toward Recovery
by Chris Nichols | Jul 2, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
Their Why: Caring for Cancer Patients with Science, Compassion and Hope
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, treatment, recovery and hope. At Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley Cancer Center, that work is rooted...
Their Why: Caring for Cancer Patients with Science, Compassion and Hope
by Chris Nichols | Jul 1, 2026 | Community Impact
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,...
How a Utah-Built AI App Is Changing Care for COPD and Asthma Patients
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 next appointment — or the next crisis — the technology helps care teams track patient health...
How a Utah-Built AI App Is Changing Care for COPD and Asthma Patients
by Chris Nichols | Jun 30, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
Castleview Hospital Brings Inpatient Behavioral Health Care to Rural Utah
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 complete, the facility will help fill a significant gap in mental health services outside the...
Castleview Hospital Brings Inpatient Behavioral Health Care to Rural Utah
by Chris Nichols | Jun 29, 2026 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
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...
University of Utah Health Plans New Campus at The Point to Expand Care in Growing Region
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 bringing a new academic health campus to The Point. Leaders gathered at the Utah State Capitol to...
University of Utah Health Plans New Campus at The Point to Expand Care in Growing Region
by Chris Nichols | Jun 26, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
Recovery Is Real: What to Know About Eating Disorders—and Where to Find Help
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 to suffer through in silence. At Center for Change, clinicians see how cultural perfectionism,...
Recovery Is Real: What to Know About Eating Disorders—and Where to Find Help
by Chris Nichols | Jun 24, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
Building a Culture of Safety: How Patient and Family Voices Strengthen Hospital Care
by Chris Nichols | June 18, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Early Detection, Better Outcomes: A New Effort to Identify Cognitive Impairment Sooner
by Chris Nichols | June 17, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Intermountain Alta View Expands Behavioral Health Access with New Center and Maternal Mental Health Unit
by Chris Nichols | June 15, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Happy CNA Week!
by Chris Nichols | June 12, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
New San Juan Hospital Construction Update: Building Momentum Toward a 2026 Opening
by Chris Nichols | June 10, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
2026 UHA Golf Tournament Fundraiser is a Hole-In-One for Generosity
by Chris Nichols | June 9, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Hospital Safety Is Personal
by Chris Nichols | June 8, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Kane County Hospital Expansion: Bringing More Care Closer to Home
by Chris Nichols | June 5, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer: Simple Steps to Keep Kids Safe
by Chris Nichols | June 3, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Where Healing Meets Movement: Inside the L.S. Skaggs Wellness Center’s Supervised Medical Gym
by Chris Nichols | June 2, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Graduation in the Hospital: How Intermountain Spanish Fork Brought the Ceremony to a Senior’s Bedside
by Chris Nichols | June 1, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
When Every Minute Counts: 24/7 Behavioral Health Support at Aspen Grove
by Chris Nichols | May 29, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Center for Change Expands Eating Disorder Care as Need Rises
by Chris Nichols | May 28, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Targeting What Surgery Can’t See: How GammaTile Works
by Chris Nichols | May 27, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Mental Health Awareness Month Spotlight: New TAG Network Membership Expands Care for Children Facing Trauma and Loss
by Chris Nichols | May 26, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
New 56-Bed Behavioral Health Center Expands Access to Care in Sandy
by Chris Nichols | May 22, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Stroke Awareness Month: Recognize Symptoms, Reduce Risk, Respond Fast
by Chris Nichols | May 21, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
University of Utah Health Study Explores How Heat and Air Quality Affect Suicide Risk
by Chris Nichols | May 20, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Bigger Space, Faster Care: Cedar City Hospital’s New Emergency Department
by Chris Nichols | May 19, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Targeting Treatment, Supporting Patients: A Look Inside Modern Radiation Care
by Chris Nichols | May 18, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
One Year In: A New Era of Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida
by Chris Nichols | May 18, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Forward Thinking for Utah Healthcare
by Chris Nichols | May 15, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Evidence, Excellence, and Compassion: How Utah Hospitals Keep Improving Care
by Chris Nichols | May 13, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
National Hospital Week: Stories of Care That Don’t Happen by Chance
by Chris Nichols | May 12, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
National Hospital Week: The People Behind Utah’s Healthcare
by Chris Nichols | May 11, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments