by London Kelley | Dec 22, 2025 | Community Impact, Workforce
Why it matters: The holidays are more than celebration. They’re a time to honor the healthcare workers who keep Utah’s hospitals running, even on Christmas. The big picture: Utah’s hospitals are places of healing and hope because of the people who...
by London Kelley | Dec 19, 2025 | Charity Care
The big picture: Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valley has been named one of Leapfrog’s 2025 Top General Hospitals, the only hospital in Utah to receive the award and the highest scoring general hospital in the nation. Why it matters: The Leapfrog Top Hospital award...
by London Kelley | Dec 17, 2025 | Workforce
Why it matters: Utah hospitals continue to face workforce challenges, but strategic partnerships with nursing schools are showing measurable impact. The big picture: Weber State University’s Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing has tripled its enrollment in just...
by London Kelley | Dec 15, 2025 | Community Impact
The big picture: University of Utah Health has been recognized as a Vizient 2025 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer for Ambulatory Care, one of only five facilities nationally to receive this distinction. Why it matters: This marks the eleventh consecutive year...
by London Kelley | Dec 12, 2025 | Community Impact
Why it matters: Park’s three-year tenure brought transformative wins for Utah hospitals, including hundreds of millions in new federal funding and critical legislative protections. The big picture: As Park steps down this month, he leaves behind a strengthened...
by London Kelley | Dec 11, 2025 | Workforce
Nursing is changing, and CommonSpirit Health is changing with it. Since taking over Utah hospitals in May 2023, they’ve seen nurse turnover drop month after month because of a year-long residency program that gives new nurses the support they need. The big...
by London Kelley | Dec 9, 2025 | Behavioral Health
Why it matters: Nearly half of Utah women of reproductive age report poor mental health—and access to care remains limited, especially in rural communities. By the numbers Utah ranks 4th nationally for postpartum depression symptoms Utah ranks 6th for diagnosed...
by London Kelley | Dec 4, 2025 | Community Impact
Why it matters: This 55-year Utah tradition transforms holiday spirit into lifesaving support for children’s healthcare, and this year, it’s adding a powerful new way to give back. The big picture: Festival of Trees typically raises over $3 million...
by London Kelley | Dec 3, 2025 | Workforce
The big picture: Ashlyne S., R.N., specializes in cosmetic dermatology at University of Utah Health. Her day includes using the Fraxel dual laser to smooth skin texture, V-beam laser treatments for redness and veins, tattoo removals, and microneedling to improve acne...
by London Kelley | Dec 1, 2025 | Community Impact
Why it matters: University of Utah Health has earned top-tier recognition for the 16th consecutive year, demonstrating sustained excellence in patient care and safety. The big picture: U of U Health ranked 8th out of 1,220 comprehensive academic medical centers in...
