Where Legacy Meets Innovation: Tanner Clinic Advances Patient Care
Since 1905, Tanner Clinic has been a trusted cornerstone of northern Utah, a place where generations of families have turned for compassionate, high-quality healthcare. With more than 12 locations, 1,300 employees, and over 150 providers, the clinic continues to grow alongside its community in Davis and South Weber Counties. From its founding vision by A.Z. and Noel Tanner, the clinic has remained focused on one guiding question: How can we serve patients better?
That commitment drives every decision whether expanding services, investing in people, or adopting technology that enhances patient care.
Serving a wide range of patients across specialties such as orthopedics, podiatry, pediatrics, and urgent care, Tanner Clinic understands the importance of choosing the right technology partner. Every investment is made with both patients and technologists in mind. "As part of our due diligence when evaluating vendors and equipment, we always consider the needs of both our patients and our technologists; what's most efficient, what's the fastest, and what allows us to be more responsive to patient needs," said Brittany Garcia, Radiology Supervisor.
That forward-thinking mindset led Tanner Clinic to invest in the United Imaging's uDR® 780i, a ceiling-mounted digital radiography system that delivers sharper imaging, faster workflows, and greater efficiency, whether for routine exams or emergency situations.
"The uDR 780i represents more than just new equipment -- it's an upgrade in patient care," said Travis Lamar, Director of Ancillary Imaging. "We chose United Imaging for several reasons. Price is always a consideration with any capital purchase, but what truly stood out was their commitment to providing all future upgrades at no additional cost."
With up to 100 patients per day, the imaging department's workflow can be demanding and complex. The uDR 780i has streamlined operations and improved the technological experience dramatically. "Compared to other systems, the uDR 780i is fully automated, which allows our technologists to focus their attention and energy on our patients rather than on moving heavy equipment all day," Garcia explained. "By the end of their shift, they're less fatigued and that energy translates directly into better patient care."
The result is imaging clarity that empowers both providers and patients, helping clinicians see more detail, make faster decisions, and deliver care with confidence when it matters most. "In our world, clarity means confidence," said Lamar. "When you can see more detail, you diagnose faster and act sooner and that can make all the difference."
"With the uDR 780i, everything about it is to help both the patient and the tech. It's leaps and bounds ahead of anything else that we've used. Everything in the room is motor-assisted. The tube is motor-assisted; the table is motor-assisted. At the end of the day, everything is so simple for us to use that I don't go home with backaches. I don't have patients who have to move into difficult positions. The machine corresponds with us, and it works with us," said Zach Larson, Limited Scope Radiologic Technologist.
The story of Tanner Clinic and United Imaging is one of shared purpose, where precision meets the patient, and where advanced imaging helps every provider deliver care that is not only accurate but deeply compassionate.