by Stacey Tyler | Sep 8, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
The big picture: While rural hospitals nationwide face closure at alarming rates, Utah stands out as a success story with none currently at risk of shutting down. By the numbers: 146 rural hospitals closed across America between 2005 and 2023 (USDA) 0 rural hospitals...
by Stacey Tyler | Sep 5, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
When a rural hospital closes, it’s not just healthcare that’s lost – the entire community’s future is at risk. Why it matters Rural hospitals like Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal serve as critical anchors for their communities, providing essential care and...
by Stacey Tyler | Sep 3, 2025 | Rural Hospitals
The 340B Drug Pricing Program has become a critical lifeline for rural hospitals in Utah, particularly for those providing cancer treatment. At Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, the program makes the difference between offering comprehensive cancer care...
by Stacey Tyler | Aug 29, 2025 | Community Impact
Why it matters: One in six children ages 6-17 nationwide has at least one treatable mental health disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Utah, as many as 90,000 youth ages 9-17 are affected by mental or addictive disorders — yet up...
by Stacey Tyler | Aug 27, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
At the Cancer Care and Infusion Center at Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, Melissa Argyle, LPN, coordinates services that are transforming cancer care access for rural communities. Why it matters Without this program, cancer patients in the Uintah Basin would...
by Stacey Tyler | Aug 25, 2025 | Community Impact
Intermountain Children’s Health dedicated the new Primary Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center–Taylorsville Campus last Friday, marking a significant advancement in pediatric mental health services for Utah families. The 90,000-square-foot facility represents...
by Stacey Tyler | Aug 22, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
At Uintah Basin Medical Center, Steve Hansen, Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services, sees something special in every medication he prepares: possibility. “There’s magic in every vial,” says Hansen. For rural cancer patients, that magic means receiving the same...
by Stacey Tyler | Aug 18, 2025 | Community Impact, Rural Hospitals, Workforce
In the vast expanses of rural Utah, a 300-mile round trip for medical treatment isn’t just inconvenient—it can be an insurmountable barrier to cancer care. For cancer patients in the Uintah Basin who need treatments multiple times per week, innovative telehealth...
by Stacey Tyler | Aug 15, 2025 | Rural Hospitals
Why it matters: As CEO of San Juan Hospital in Monticello, Clayton Holt provides critical perspective on the challenges facing rural healthcare facilities amid potential funding changes. The big picture: Rural hospitals operate on thin margins, making programs like...
by Stacey Tyler | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Jason Wilson, American Fork Hospital President, highlighted why the Utah Hospital Association matters during the recent Board of Trustees retreat in Sun Valley, ID. Why it matters: Hospitals serve as both safety nets during crises and essential service providers for...
