One of the most common abdominal procedures performed by our general surgeons includes gallbladder removal. In fact, Portneuf Surgical Specialists perform over 500 gallbladder removals annually. More than 15 percent of Americans have gallstones and they occur in women two to three times more frequently than in men. The vast majority of individuals with gallstones…

30 million people in the United States have diabetes, but 1 out of 4 don’t know it, according to the CDC. With the risk factors as the population ages and obesity increases, we could see numbers as high as one in three individuals by 2050. To call this trend alarming is an understatement. World Diabetes…

When you think about a hospital, it is likely you think about our fabulous doctors and nurses, but there is an army of engineers behind the scenes to ensure everything is running smoothly and safely. During the ISU Football Game last Saturday, we honored Portneuf’s Materials Management and the hospital Engineering Team. This group of…

 Pocatello, ID – Looking to remove some stress from their already stressful lives, a Portneuf Medical Center patient and his fiancée decided to elope and tie the knot in the hospital’s chapel Sunday.   Bradly Orr is currently being treated for cellulitis in his arm. Orr and his fiancée, Amber Walters, were ready to take their…

Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. In fact, Portneuf Cancer Center treated about 100 women with breast cancer in 2017. To kick off the month of October, Portneuf Medical Center proudly sponsored the 19th annual Brake for Breakfast. While locally over 2,800 people attended the event, it is worthy to note, Brake…

As Men’s Health Month concludes, Portneuf Medical Group Urologist, Peter Jones, MD, shares some thoughts on the urological side of men’s health and the importance of early detection. There is a great need to increase awareness of signs and symptoms so that men can recognize when something is not normal. Starting those conversations is incredibly important.…

Portneuf Cancer Center has been recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®), an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The QOPI® Certification Program certifies oncology practices that meet nationally recognized standards for cancer care. This certification reaffirms our commitment to providing patients with high-quality cancer care. “We’re extremely proud to receive this…

Whether you are seeking primary care for a wellness visit, specialized care for a complex condition, or surgical expertise, you can trust Portneuf Medical Group for our high-quality, innovative services. Together, our team of care providers combines expertise and compassion to understand your unique health care needs and to personalize a care plan tailored to…

 July 26th, 2018, Little Joys Remembrance Foundation celebrated a milestone with the placement of a Cuddle Cot into Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello; the 15th hospital in the state of Idaho to receive the device. Developed in the United Kingdom and brought to the U.S. in 2013, the CuddleCot is an in-room cooling unit, the size…

Early this past March, Randy Anderson noticed a lump under his skin in his abdomen area. He had his suspicion of what it was. “I wasn’t experiencing any pain, but after I Googled it I was pretty confident it was a hernia,” Anderson shares. “I scheduled an appointment with my primary care provider, who took an ultrasound…