by London Kelley | Jan 23, 2026 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
Why it matters: New workforce data reveals gaps in OB-GYN and certified nurse midwife coverage across rural Utah—leaving family physicians to provide most of the maternal care. The big picture: OB-GYNs are concentrated along the Wasatch Front and in Washington and...
by London Kelley | Jan 21, 2026 | Community Impact
The big picture: University of Utah Health is leading a groundbreaking $21.6 million study to understand how controlling blood pressure might reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Why it matters High blood pressure is one of the leading risk...
by London Kelley | Jan 20, 2026 | Community Impact
The bottom line: Utah’s 45-day legislative session begins today, and hospitals are bracing for major policy decisions on funding, workforce, and mental health care, according to Francis Gibson, president and CEO of the Utah Hospital Association. Why it matters:...
by London Kelley | Jan 16, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: Utah now ranks #1 nationally for protecting infants from RSV, following a coordinated education campaign by Intermountain Children’s Health that helped thousands of families access new immunizations. By the numbers: According to data from...
by London Kelley | Jan 14, 2026 | Rural Hospitals
Why it matters: This five-year federal investment gives rural Utah hospitals and clinics the resources to expand services, strengthen their workforce, and build a more resilient health care system. The big picture: Utah’s application to the Rural Health...
by London Kelley | Jan 7, 2026 | Community Impact
American Hospital Association President and CEO Rick Pollack sees technological innovation and reimagined care delivery as critical paths forward for hospitals facing today’s complex challenges. Why it matters As hospitals navigate mounting pressures,...
by London Kelley | Jan 5, 2026 | Rural Hospitals
At Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, healthcare connects deeply with community, says CFO Justin Romney. Why it matters: Rural hospitals provide essential services for communities that would otherwise face long-distance travel for healthcare. The big picture:...
by London Kelley | Dec 29, 2025 | Community Impact, Workforce
The bottom line: Jason Wilson, the newly appointed Chair of the Utah Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees, is setting a clear tone for 2026: when challenges mount, Utah’s hospitals will face them together. Why it matters: Healthcare is navigating...
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...
