by Chris Nichols | May 26, 2026 | Community Impact
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to spotlight both the need for behavioral health support and the resources available to help people and families thrive. In that spirit, Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital is expanding access to...
by Chris Nichols | May 22, 2026 | Community Impact
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Intermountain Health is expanding access to behavioral health care in the Salt Lake Valley with the opening of a new, 84,000-square-foot Behavioral Health Center at Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital in Sandy — a 56-bed...
by Chris Nichols | May 21, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Stroke is a medical emergency—and minutes matter. When a stroke interrupts blood flow to the brain, brain cells can begin dying within minutes, which can lead to lasting disability or worse. The good news: rapid treatment can significantly improve...
by Chris Nichols | May 20, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Suicide rates have been steadily rising in Utah and across the U.S. since the late 1990s. While prevention efforts continue to expand, researchers are working to better understand what increases risk—especially in the proximal period, the critical days...
by Chris Nichols | May 19, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture A major expansion at Intermountain Cedar City Hospital is reshaping what emergency care can look like in rural Utah—bringing more space, more capability, and faster care to a region where access often depends on distance. For Iron County residents,...
by Chris Nichols | May 18, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Radiation therapy can be an intimidating word, but for most people it’s part of a carefully designed, deeply human process: delivering powerful treatment with precision while helping patients feel safe, supported, and in control. At CommonSpirit Holy...
by Chris Nichols | May 18, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture A year after introducing a groundbreaking approach to fetal surgery for spina bifida, clinicians at Utah’s leading children’s hospitals are marking a milestone: better outcomes for babies, fewer invasive interventions after birth, and a fast-moving...
by Chris Nichols | May 15, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Utah’s hospitals and health systems are navigating a moment of rapid change. From shifting policy and economic pressures to evolving patient needs, the decisions made today will shape how care is delivered across the state for years to come. The Utah...
by Chris Nichols | May 13, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Utah hospitals and health systems are constantly looking for new ways to improve care — not just by working harder, but by working smarter. That’s why many are leaning on evidence-based approaches that help clinical teams identify what truly moves the...
by Chris Nichols | May 12, 2026 | Community Impact
The Big Picture Miracles in healthcare aren’t random. They’re the result of people—highly trained, deeply compassionate teams—showing up every day with skill, patience, and determination. During National Hospital Week, we’re pausing to recognize the doctors, nurses,...
