by London Kelley | Oct 24, 2025 | Rural Hospitals
A modern healthcare facility is taking shape in Monticello, replacing Utah’s oldest operational hospital. Why it matters San Juan Hospital has served the Monticello community since 1958, but the aging facility is being replaced with a state-of-the-art hospital...
by London Kelley | Oct 23, 2025 | Workforce
The emergency room never sleeps—and neither do the teams that keep it running through the night. Following Dr. J.R. Pickett of University of Utah Health, we get a rare glimpse into the rhythm and relationships that power emergency medicine when most of Utah is asleep....
by London Kelley | Oct 23, 2025 | Community Impact, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
When you don’t have reliable transportation, accessing healthcare becomes another challenge in an already difficult situation. For veterans experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City, the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System’s mobile medical unit (MMU) offers a...
by London Kelley | Oct 23, 2025 | Community Impact, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
Why it matters: With rising costs of housing, food, and healthcare, older veterans are facing increasing challenges accessing critical services. VA Salt Lake City Health Care System’s mobile medical unit (MMU) meets veterans where they are, providing essential care...
by London Kelley | Oct 23, 2025 | Community Impact, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
THE BIG PICTURE: The VA Salt Lake City’s Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (H-PACT) delivers flexible, coordinated care to veterans experiencing homelessness through their Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) and dedicated case managers like Nate Borgenicht, R.N. WHY IT...
by London Kelley | Oct 23, 2025 | Community Impact, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
Why it matters: VA Salt Lake City Health Care System’s mobile medical unit (MMU) delivers healthcare directly to veterans, regardless of their housing situation, breaking down barriers to accessing vital medical services. The big picture: For veterans like Tom...
by London Kelley | Oct 23, 2025 | Rural Hospitals
THE BIG PICTURE: States have until November 5 to submit applications for their share of the $50 billion Rural Transformation Fund, creating a high-stakes rush to determine how these funds will reshape rural healthcare delivery. WHY IT MATTERS: Over 20% of Americans...
by London Kelley | Oct 22, 2025 | Workforce
Beyond nursing, specialized healthcare roles need qualified professionals to meet Utah’s healthcare needs. The big picture CommonSpirit Health is focusing on creating connections with schools to promote fields like mammography, nuclear medicine, echo technology, and...
by London Kelley | Oct 7, 2025 | Community Impact
The big picture: Utah families met face-to-face for the first time after being connected through the state’s first pediatric paired liver exchange – a rare procedure that saved two children’s lives. Why it matters: When the Tibbs and Kauffman families couldn’t find...
by London Kelley | Oct 3, 2025 | Community Impact
Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA), recently addressed attendees at the Utah Hospital Association’s Annual Fall Learning Conference, highlighting critical healthcare issues currently before Congress. Why it matters: Decisions...
