by Chris Nichols | Apr 20, 2026 | Community Impact
Last week, Utah’s hospital community gathered in St. George for the Utah Hospital Association (UHA) Annual Membership Meeting—an opportunity to take stock of the forces reshaping healthcare and to focus on what comes next for patients, caregivers, and communities...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 17, 2026 | Community Impact
Thank you to everyone joining us at the 2026 UHA Annual Membership Meeting! Last night’s UHA Chairman’s Reception was a great reminder of what this gathering is all about: coming together and strengthening connections. Today is packed with powerful presentations,...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
What’s the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? Knowing which program applies to you (or a loved one) can make a big difference in coverage and costs. Here’s a quick breakdown of how they’re different—and why both...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 13, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 10, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 8, 2026 | Community Impact
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,...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 6, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
by Chris Nichols | Apr 3, 2026 | Community Impact
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...
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...
