by Chris Nichols | Apr 1, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 1, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats, in part because the human heart has a hard limit: once heart muscle is damaged, it does not naturally regenerate in a meaningful way. After a heart attack, cells die, scarring forms, and patients...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 27, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: University of Utah Health is bringing specialty care to communities that don’t always have easy access through new facilities, telehealth programs, and home-based care. The big picture: U of U Health is in a major growth phase, with new sites and...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 25, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: Newborns in rural communities will soon have faster access to specialty care without leaving their local hospitals. The big picture: University of Utah Health is expanding its TeleNICU program beyond Utah, launching new sites in Montana and Wyoming...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 24, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture For children who need an organ transplant, time is everything. More than 2,000 children in the U.S. are currently waiting for a transplant, and pediatric patients make up only about 2% of the national transplant waiting list. Despite that small share,...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 23, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture On the first day of spring, a simple flower is helping deliver something many cancer patients need as much as medicine: hope. At Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley Cancer Center, Roy High School students are continuing a meaningful tradition by...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 20, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Match Day is a major milestone for medical students nationwide, revealing where they will complete residency training and take the next step from medical school into clinical practice. What’s Happening On Friday, March 20, fourth-year medical students...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 20, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture National Poison Prevention Week is a yearly reminder that poisonings are a real, preventable problem. It is also a chance to make sure every Utah citizen knows there is a free, confidential Poison Help line available 24/7 for quick, expert guidance....
by Chris Nichols | Mar 18, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture As lawmakers pushed for broad budget cuts, Medicaid and hospital funding quickly became a focal point. Hospital leaders say the final outcome was better than feared, but they are still preparing for larger financial headwinds in the near future. What’s...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 16, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Jordan Valley Cancer Center is a newer, full-service facility built to deliver high-quality cancer care close to home, supported by an experienced clinical team. What’s Happening Care is delivered through a highly collaborative, team-based approach...
