Pub. 2 2020-2021 Issue 1

U tah’s oil and gas industry and the many thousands of energy workers across the state have always taken great pride in giving back to the communities where they live and work. Not only does energy drive our way of life and our economy, but the industry is also a significant contributor and partner supporting projects and organizations that so many Utahns have come to rely on. Here is one example of the state’s largest oil and gas company supporting a local medical center providing the highest quality of care to its rural neighbors. We chatted with Jim Marshall, the Medical Center’s President & CEO, about a 2019 grant made possible by Ovintiv, Inc. and how the donation has shaped the Medical Center’s achievements and ability to serve the Basin community. Tell us about the Uintah Basin Medical Center and its mission? Since our meager beginnings in 1944, we have been razor focused on doing all we can to make sure our community has access to and receives the very best health care services close to home. At Uintah Basin Healthcare, we take this mission seriously. Our mission (caring for our communities through access to compassionate, quality healthcare and investing in those we serve) drives the decisions and investments we make in our community and every strategic partnership we establish. We are the largest independent rural healthcare system in Utah. This growth came from intentional focus on putting the patient first and playing an integral role in the communities we serve. As a locally owned not-for-profit organi- zation, all profits are reinvested in our communities to ensure we continue to expand needed services — while providing our communities with the very best healthcare we can offer day in and day out without ever leaving the Basin. By focusing on our patients’ needs and providing exceptional service, our growth has continued naturally. How has the grant from Ovintiv Inc. helped your team of health care providers continue serving the Uintah Basin community? Ovintiv Inc. acquired Newfield Exploration early in 2019, an outstanding com- munity partner for many years. The Company is the largest oil producer in the state of Utah and has long been a good community partner—contributing time and dollars to a number of worthy causes in the Uinta Basin. The Newfield Foundation partnered with Uintah Basin Healthcare in the past to implement a nursing simulation lab which significantly advances nursing education opportunities. The Newfield / Ovintiv team has always willingly stepped up to contribute to causes that greatly impact our patients and residents. Another example of this is the Ovintiv team build- ing a fence at the Senior Villa which created a safe, secure space for our residents to enjoy the outdoors. In early 2019, we were overwhelmed to receive a sizable grant from Ovintiv / Newfield totalling $1,550,000. With this generous contribution, we are working Uintah Basin Medical Center — Ovintiv Partnership 14 UP DATE