Intermountain Health Joins National Trauma & Grief Network
Event summary
- Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is the first in the Western U.S. to join the national Trauma & Grief (TAG) Network.
- The TAG Center, based in Dallas, Texas, is establishing a network of children’s hospitals dedicated to best-practice care in trauma and grief.
- The initiative is funded by a generous investment from the New York Life Foundation.
- Intermountain Health has trained over 1,000 therapists in trauma-focused treatments within Intermountain Children’s Health and the Intermountain West.
The big picture
Intermountain Health’s entry into the TAG Network underscores a growing emphasis on standardized, evidence-based care for children experiencing trauma and grief. This strategic move aligns with broader industry trends toward integrating mental health services within pediatric care systems, potentially setting a new benchmark for trauma-informed healthcare delivery.
What we're watching
- Network Expansion
- How Intermountain Health’s inclusion in the TAG Network will influence the adoption of best-practice treatments for trauma and grief across other Western U.S. hospitals.
- Funding Impact
- Whether the New York Life Foundation’s investment will accelerate the rollout of evidence-based interventions nationwide.
- Outcome Measurement
- The pace at which Intermountain Health can demonstrate measurable improvements in patient outcomes through its participation in the TAG Network.
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