Ryan Seacrest, Miles Teller celebrate new studio at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital

Photo: Zachary Levi, Ryan Seacrest, Andy Grammer, and Miles Teller at Primary Children’s Hospital. Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/Primary Children’s Hospital & Ryan Seacrest Foundation

SALT LAKE CITY – On Tuesday, Ryan Seacrest and his family joined the celebration of the unveiling of a cutting-edge broadcast studio at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital.

The event also saw the presence of Miles Teller, top Gun Maverick star, singer-songwriter Andy Grammer, and Zachary Levi, an actor, director, and producer. They joined the festivities to mark the studio’s opening and spent time with patients and their families.

Seacrest Studios, initiated by the radio and television personality Ryan Seacrest and his family through the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, is a charitable initiative to make a positive impact on the healing journey of children and their families during their hospital stay.

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) is a nonprofit 501 (c) organization committed to inspiring today’s youth through initiatives centered around entertainment and education.

The main focus of RSF is the establishment of Seacrest Studios, broadcast media centers within pediatric hospitals, providing patients with opportunities to explore the imaginative realms of radio, television, and new media.

“We are thrilled to welcome Primary Children’s Hospital to the RSF family as we open the 14th Seacrest Studio at children’s hospitals nationwide, and the third one this year,” said Ryan Seacrest, chairman and founder, Ryan Seacrest Foundation.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to know that more kids will have access to the wonders of media during their stay and I look forward to seeing how they use these new skills in the years to come.”

Utilizing a closed-circuit TV system (CCTV), Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital enables caregivers and young patients to host segments and engage in call-in programs with fellow patients.

The enhanced capabilities of the new Seacrest Studio will further broaden participation, providing additional children with state-of-the-art equipment for content creation during broadcasts.

Research indicates that engaging in expressive therapies and providing outlets for children in treatment can positively affect their well-being. The recently established Seacrest Studio is poised to play a crucial role in promoting healing at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital.

“A hospital can be scary and unfamiliar place for kids receiving care, but having an area where they can connect with others while healing is vital to a child’s wellbeing,” said Katy Welkie, chief executive officer of Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital and vice president of Intermountain Children’s Health.

“We’re thrilled to have Seacrest Studios be a part of our future of care.”