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The Big Picture April is National Donate Life Month — a time to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation, encourage people to register as donors, and honor donors who have saved lives. Established in 2003, the national observance highlights the ongoing...

The Big Picture Healthcare is best when it feels close to home — not just geographically, but personally. “Care in your community” is about more than convenience; it’s the confidence that the hospital down the road is prepared to deliver safe, high-quality care every...

Hope Before Birth: A New Approach to Spina Bifida Surgery Spina bifida is a serious condition that develops early in pregnancy when the neural tube—which becomes the spinal cord—doesn’t close completely. Because the spinal cord is exposed to amniotic fluid,...

The Big Picture Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley has once again been recognized among the top hospitals in the country for patient safety — earning the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades and placing in the top 5% nationwide. Awards like this can...

The Big Picture Children who experience trauma or the death of a loved one often carry that pain into every part of life — at home, in school, and in relationships. While grief is a natural response, without the right support it can increase the risk of long-term...

The Big Picture Medicaid is in the news a lot right now. But beyond the headlines, it helps to understand what Medicaid actually is, who it serves, and why changes to federal funding matter here in Utah. Medicaid is not the same thing as Medicare. Medicare is run by...