Intermountain Health and Southern Utah University Join to Provide Care and Enhance Community Health

Intermountain Health and Southern Utah University (SUU) athletics have joined forces in a new collaboration that will provide SUU athletes with access to top Intermountain sports medicine and orthopedic experts in the region and enhance community health.

This collaboration will create opportunities for both organizations to expand and elevate community wellness initiatives, benefiting the physical and mental well-being of athletes and residents throughout Iron County.

Through this collaboration, SUU athletics and Intermountain Health will work together to enhance health and wellness efforts, particularly for families and children, by developing innovative initiatives that promote physical fitness, injury prevention, and mental well-being.

“With this collaboration, Intermountain Health is extending our mission to serve more people by expanding in ways that help individuals live the healthiest lives possible,” said Jamison Robinett, president of Intermountain Cedar City Hospital. “SUU is a pillar in our community, and we are thrilled to collaborate with them in our shared commitment to improving overall health and wellness in Iron County.”

Mindy Benson, president of Southern Utah University, emphasized the shared values of both organizations.

“At SUU Athletics, we are about education, leadership, and community engagement. This partnership with Intermountain Health aligns perfectly with our mission to prepare our athletes for life beyond sports while also serving the broader community,” she said. “Together, we are dedicated to mentorship, awareness, and holistic wellness.”

Striving to provide high-quality care and superior service at an affordable cost, Intermountain Health—headquartered in Utah with locations in seven states and additional operations across the western United States—is a not-for-profit health system composed of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and medical groups with approximately 4,600 employed physicians and advanced care providers.

Intermountain’s Select Health insurance plans cover more than one million members across the Mountain West, and the organization employs nearly 64,000 caregivers. Intermountain is Utah’s largest private employer and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare by using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes at sustainable costs.

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in supporting the well-being of SUU student-athletes and the community, reinforcing a commitment to health, education, and long-term success.

About Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students realize their potential through personalized mentorship from people dedicated to help them soar. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, SUU provides hands-on, career-focused learning to prepare students for the future. Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU’s safe and vibrant campus offers a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels supported and inspired by both the natural beauty and a strong sense of community. Whether on campus or online, SUU provides an education that is competitively priced and highly valued, giving students the skills and confidence to thrive in any professional setting. This is where students soar.

About Intermountain Health

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 33 hospitals, over 400 clinics, medical groups with some 4,600 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plans division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare by using evidence-based best practices to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes at sustainable costs. For up-to-date information and announcements, please see the Intermountain Health newsroom at https://news.intermountainhealth.org/.