Utah’s Top Hospitals The latest U.S. News &
Healthcare
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Utah has long been a pioneer in healthcare. Many critical
five hospitals in Utah — all
medical innovations were born here, including the Kolff artificial heart. With high marks across the board — from life expectancy to health-related behaviors — Utah is one of the country’s healthiest and most health-conscious states.
Lowest
Utah has the lowest rate of per capita cancer deaths in the nation.
Hospitals ranked the top teaching hospitals — and noted accomplishments in specialties, procedures, and conditions at each one of them. University of Utah Hospital Salt Lake City — Nationally ranked
Strong
in two adult specialties and rated high performing in five adult specialties and eight procedures, and conditions.
5th
Dixie Regional Medical Center
Utah is home to a robust life sciences and biotech industry.
U tah was ranked the 5th healthiest state in the nation according to the latest American Community Survey data (2019).
St. George — High performing in seven adult procedures and conditions.
1st Lowest
Intermountain Medical Center
• Smoking
in two adult specialties and five adult procedures and conditions.
• Excessive drinking
• Cancer deaths • Children in poverty
2nd Lowest
• Physical inactivity
• Diabetes • Preventable hospitalizations • Senior health complications
Murray — Rated high performing
Utah Valley Hospital Provo — High performing in five
procedures and conditions. McKay-Dee Hospital Ogden — High performing in three adult procedures and conditions.
Other Top 10 Rankings
7th lowest: Frequent physical distress 9th best: Health of women and children
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