HCA Healthcare’s Mountain Division, known in Utah as MountainStar Healthcare, has announced its participation in a national collaboration between the HCA Healthcare Foundation and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA). The initiative focuses on promoting positive mental wellness for girls and families. As part of a broader $250,000 national effort, the HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund is providing a $25,000 investment specifically to Girl Scouts of Utah.
Partnership goals and funding details
The partnership aims to provide locally tailored mental wellness activations to help girls build resilience, confidence, and connection. This comes at a time when research indicates rising levels of anxiety, sadness, and hopelessness among young women across the nation.
Upcoming Utah wellness activities
Planned activities in Utah will include the Grow Your Glow event, which is a statewide mental wellness summit and celebration scheduled for September. The initiative is open to all Girl Scouts in Utah, including the state's more than 8,326 members. Participating troops will also receive HCA-branded Badge in a Box experience kits containing materials designed to facilitate mental wellness conversations within local troops.
Leadership statements on mental health
Dr. Sara Kelly, Division Chief Medical Officer of HCA Healthcare’s Mountain Division, stated that supporting positive mental wellness for young people is critical to building healthier tomorrows. She noted the pride in partnering with Girl Scouts of Utah to create safe spaces for girls to navigate life's challenges.
Benefits for Girl Scout members
Lisa Hardin-Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Utah, said the partnership meets the needs of girls by providing practical tools to strengthen resilience and build connections with peers and adults. She expressed excitement that the initiative provides resources that can be used year-round in local communities.
Future employee engagement opportunities
The collaboration will also foster opportunities for employee engagement through volunteerism, community service, and healthcare career exploration. A previous example of this cooperation occurred in April, when Girl Scouts of Utah’s Give Back Day aligned with HCA Healthcare’s We Show Up Month of Service to address food insecurity across multiple Mountain Division hospitals.
