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.
From the Front Line to Leadership: How Tiered Huddles Strengthen Patient Safety
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 Hospitals Jordan Valley and West Valley, that process is supported by a tiered safety huddle program...
From the Front Line to Leadership: How Tiered Huddles Strengthen Patient Safety
by Chris Nichols | Jul 23, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
U of U Health Expands Early Alzheimer’s Detection in Primary Care
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 than 6.9 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is...
U of U Health Expands Early Alzheimer’s Detection in Primary Care
by Chris Nichols | Jul 20, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital
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 CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital, these caregivers work closely with life-support equipment that can...
A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist at CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital
by Chris Nichols | Jul 17, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
U of U Health and Salt Lake City Fire Share Wildfire Safety Guidance
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. Recent fires have served as a reminder that wildfire preparedness is not just about protecting...
U of U Health and Salt Lake City Fire Share Wildfire Safety Guidance
by Chris Nichols | Jul 15, 2026 | Community Impact
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....
Intermountain Health Marks 100th Brain Implant Procedure Helping Epilepsy Patients Reduce Seizures
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 neurostimulation, or RNS, procedure for patients whose seizures have not been controlled by...
Intermountain Health Marks 100th Brain Implant Procedure Helping Epilepsy Patients Reduce Seizures
by Chris Nichols | Jul 13, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
How Utahns Can Stay Safe During Extreme Heat This Weekend
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 emergency medicine physicians are urging people to take the forecast seriously and make a plan to...
How Utahns Can Stay Safe During Extreme Heat This Weekend
by Chris Nichols | Jul 10, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
How Intermountain Health Uses Research to Improve Maternity Care
by Chris Nichols | July 8, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Behind Every AirMed Flight: Precision, Teamwork, and Specialized Care
by Chris Nichols | July 6, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Finding a Safe First Step Toward Recovery
by Chris Nichols | July 2, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Their Why: Caring for Cancer Patients with Science, Compassion and Hope
by Chris Nichols | July 1, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
How a Utah-Built AI App Is Changing Care for COPD and Asthma Patients
by Chris Nichols | June 30, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Castleview Hospital Brings Inpatient Behavioral Health Care to Rural Utah
by Chris Nichols | June 29, 2026 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals | 0 Comments
University of Utah Health Plans New Campus at The Point to Expand Care in Growing Region
by Chris Nichols | June 26, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
Recovery Is Real: What to Know About Eating Disorders—and Where to Find Help
by Chris Nichols | June 24, 2026 | Community Impact | 0 Comments
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