Eccles Health Campus in West Valley
Rooted in Community. Growing Opportunity.
The University of Utah Eccles Health Campus & Eccles Hospital in West Valley is more than a hospital—it’s a promise to the community. Born from deep collaboration with West Valley residents and leaders, this campus is designed to reflect the expertise of the University and the strength and resilience of one of Utah’s most vibrant cities.
We’re expanding care close to home, opening doors to health care careers, and investing in the future of the community.
We envision a healthy West Valley where residents and the University of Utah learn, grow, and thrive together.
Your support helps turn this promise into reality.
Health Care: U of U Health Will Have a Home in West Valley
Opening in 2028, the Eccles Health Campus and Eccles Hospital in West Valley will bring U of U Health’s world-class care to West Valley and surrounding communities. The state-of-the-art, 800,000 square foot facilities will include:
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University of Utah’s largest multi-specialty outpatient center with 200+ exam rooms
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Emergency Department and urgent care services
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Surgical and procedural suites and imaging services
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In-patient hospital (2029)
We're hiring local staff, offering multilingual support, and incorporating the community’s input to create a welcoming space for all.
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EDUCATION + CAREERS: YOUR PATH STARTS HERE
The new campus will create 1,200 new jobs in health and supporting services. We believe that the future of health care is already here—in the students, families, and workers of West Valley. That’s why the campus will also be a hub for learning, training, and workforce development, with:
- Career pathway programs for high school and college students
- Connection to certificate and degree programs in medicine, nursing, social work, and allied health fields
- Hands-on training in clinical settings
- Support services, mentorship, scholarships
Whether you're just starting your journey or switching careers, there’s programs to help get you there.
"I hope we see health care outcomes, educational outcomes and economic outcomes to be dramatically different. I hope we see hundreds of people from West Valley working in our hospital and I hope ultimately that we lift every life in West Valley …”
Latest News and Videos
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Progress Continues on the Eccles Health Campus and Eccles Hospital
Construction continues to move forward at the future University of Utah Health Eccles Health Campus and Eccles Hospital in West Valley, bringing the community one step closer to expanded access to health care on the westside of the Salt Lake Valley.
Celebrating Mayra A. Sanchez Gomez: 2026 Honorary Alumna Award
When the University of Utah gathers to celebrate Founders Day, it honors leaders whose work transforms lives across Utah. In 2026, that spotlight shone on Mayra A. Sanchez Gomez, a certified doula, nonprofit founder, mother, and fierce advocate for maternal health who received the 2026 Honorary Alumna Award.
New Data Highlights the Strengths and Needs of Northwest Valley Communities
A new data series from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is shining a light on the people, strengths, and challenges shaping communities in northwest Salt Lake County.
A Commitment to West Valley Economy to Strengthen Communities
For decades, University of Utah Health has played a vital role in strengthening Utah’s economy, not only through world-class patient care, research, and education, but also by serving as a major employer and community partner. Nowhere is that impact more visible—or more promising for the future—than in West Valley City
Health, Education, Impact: The Eccles Health Campus in West Valley
Since breaking ground, construction on University of Utah Health’s newest major project has moved forward steadily. Now in early construction, the hospital and health center are designed to transform access to health care for Salt Lake County’s west side.
Rooted in West Valley: The Leadership of Sileiloga Freda Sauni
Freda coordinates the Community Leadership Partnership for Westside Community United (WCU). She helps bridge gaps by connecting West Valley City staff, University of Utah and University of Utah Health leaders, local nonprofits, and residents.