CommonSpirit and University of Utah Health are committed to innovating how and where healing can happen. Through this alliance, patients at the five CommonSpirit hospitals listed below will have access to the physicians and providers who make University of Utah Health one of the most trusted medical institutions in the West. Additionally, as a community partner in care delivery specializing in a wide range of care needs, CommonSpirit will expand University of Utah Health’s ability to provide care to more people along the front lines Wasatch.

• CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital – Davis
• CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley
• CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital – West Jordan Valley
• CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital – Mountain Point
• CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake

“At CommonSpirit, our mission calls us to relentlessly innovate so that we can provide the highest level of compassionate care to every person, including the most vulnerable,” said CommonSpirit Mountain Region President Andrew Gaasch, who includes Utah’s five CommonSpirit hospitals and clinics. “We look forward to welcoming University of Utah health providers to our hospitals and working alongside them to improve population health and pave the way for more accessible care along the Wasatch Front and beyond.

With more than 26,000 faculty and staff, University of Utah Health is the only academic institution health system in the state of Utah and provides care to residents of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and much of Nevada. It is also the training ground for many Utah doctors, nurses, pharmacists, therapists and other healthcare professionals, as well as the next generation of researchers and scientists. CommonSpirit has care locations in 24 states and five operating regions (with its mountain region spanning Utah, Colorado and Kansas) and employs more than 1,000 trained physicians and other providers on its team of approximately 16,000 employees.

“We keep the patient at the center of everything we do and are proud to partner with CommonSpirit’s exceptional teams and hospitals to expand access to people in our communities and region,” said Michael L. Good, MD , FNAI, CEO of the University of Utah. Health and Senior Vice President for Health Sciences. “By working together, we will do what we are all trained to do in health care: improve health and quality of life. We are proud to come together with CommonSpirit providers and staff for this common goal. CommonSpirit’s commitment to compassionate care is inspiring and we look forward to collaborating with such a dedicated organization.

CommonSpirit’s legacy of providing high-performance, compassionate care in Utah began more than 148 years ago, when the Sisters of the Holy Cross founded Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City in 1875. This was the second hospital established in Utah, and it had just been established. 13 beds and three doctors who worked for free. CommonSpirit Health purchased its five Utah hospitals in 2023, returning them to their Catholic heritage and strengthening values-based health care offerings in Utah. In line with its vision to build a healthier future for all – inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by humanity – CommonSpirit has invested more than $100 million in its facilities and caregivers in Utah in over the last 18 months.

University of Utah Health’s legacy of advancing medical education, research and patient-centered care in Utah spans more than 80 years, beginning with its established as the state’s only academic medical center. Founded in Salt Lake City in 1965, University of Utah Health has grown from a single hospital to a vast network, pioneering innovations in areas such as genetics, cancer treatment, neurology, orthopedics and cardiovascular care. As part of its mission, U of U Health is committed to training the next generation of health care providers and meeting the unique needs of Utah communities. Today, U of U Health serves as a beacon of innovation, combining cutting-edge research and a compassionate approach to patient care, cementing its role as a trusted leader in the region and nation.

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About CommonSpirit Health

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humanity. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic health care organizations, CommonSpirit Health provides more than 20 million patient encounters annually at more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital locations , in addition to its home services and virtual care offers. CommonSpirit has more than 155,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers in 24 states and contributes more than $4 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable and innovative health care delivery system. Learn more about commonspirit.org.

About University of Utah Health

University of Utah Health is the state’s only academic health system, providing cutting-edge, compassionate care in a referral area that encompasses 10 percent of the United States, including Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and much of Nevada. A hub for health sciences research and education in the region, U of U Health has a $492 million research enterprise and trains the majority of Utah’s physicians, as well as more than 1,670 scientists and 1,460 health care providers each year in its colleges of health, nursing. , and pharmacy and dental and medical schools. With more than 26,000 employees, the system includes 12 community clinics and five hospitals: University Hospital, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University Orthopedic Center and Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. For 14 consecutive years, U of U Health has ranked among America’s top academic medical centers in the rigorous Vizient Quality and Accountability study.