Eccles Health Campus in West Valley
Rooted in Community. Growing Opportunity.
The Eccles Health Campus & Eccles Hospital 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 …”
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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.
Su Salud al Día: Giving a Voice to Latino Health in Utah
Su Salud al Dia is making culturally-relevant health education accessible to Utah’s Latino community by delivering conversations in Spanish that build trust, reduce barriers, and connect listeners to existing healthcare resources.
2025 Healthy Start West Valley: Building Stronger Communities Through Health and Connection
The 2025 Healthy Start West Valley event brought together families, community partners, and University of Utah Health to showcase a shared commitment to building a healthier, more connected West Valley City
Coming Home to Heal: Dennis Menjivar's Dream of Serving West Valley
Dennis Menjivar, a first-year medical student at the University of Utah, is driven by a deep commitment to serve and represent his hometown of West Valley, where he witnessed firsthand the healthcare disparities affecting his community.
University of Utah Breaks Ground on the First Off-Campus U of U Hospital and Health Campus in West Valley
On June 13, 2025, the University of Utah and University of Utah Health, in partnership with the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, broke ground on the University of Utah Eccles Health Campus and Eccles Hospital in West Valley.