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LDS Hospital

At LDS Hospital, we’re happy to tell you about our compassionate caregivers, clinical excellence, award-winning care and even our beautiful campus. Our patients and families are the center of every thought, communication and action

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801-408-1100
8th Ave & C St, Salt Lake City, UT
Open - 24/7 - Visiting hours 9.am - 9p.m
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389 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT
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