When I think of Doctors’ Day, I too think of why we celebrate this profession. We celebrate so that providers and the community can continually be more aware of the miracles we see in our hospitals and practices every day. The miracles of birth, of recovery from injury, of diseases that are turned back and…

Vegetables are the easiest way to reduce the risk of several chronic diseases and all-cause mortality. However, the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for America found that vegetable intake is below the recommendations for all age groups in our country. Daily intake for vegetables is recommended between 2.5 to 3 cups. Read the tips below to find…

“People often view snacks as an energy boost, a hunger-satisfier, a recreational activity, or a treat,” says Karen Collins, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND, nutrition advisor to the American Institute for Cancer Research. A more healthful view is that a snack is another opportunity to consume nutrients and boost health, she says.  15 Tips for Snacking…

Pocatello, ID – Portneuf Medical Center is honored to formally recognize Page Monney, RN at Portneuf Medical Center, as the Ardent Health Services 2020 inaugural Nurse of the Year. In February, Monney, along with four other Ardent nurses were recognized as DAISY Award winners in their respective divisions.  On Wed, March 4, 2020, Ardent honored Monney…

Portneuf Medical Center has been recognized among the nation’s top hospitals with a top five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS assigns star ratings to more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide based on their performance across seven quality measures. Only 407 hospitals received a 5-star rating in 2020, placing Portneuf Medical…

Magical Moments Baby Contest POCATELLO/Portneuf – Congratulations to all our magical babies! The magical moments contest is about celebrating the precious lives that began at Portneuf Medical Center in 2019. When it comes to a newborn, there are hundreds of magical moments. Their first breath, first smile, first word, first laugh, first step and the thousands of…

Wade Johnson, 58, knew something was wrong. He would become exhausted after doing minimal activity. Even while mowing the yard, he would do two passes before having to stop to catch his breath. After a year, Johnson decided he needed to see his doctor. Luis Fernandez, MD did a complete exam and health history and…

Baby Girl is first baby born at Portneuf Medical Center in 2020 Pocatello, ID – A day after the New Year, a couple from Pocatello welcomed their first child into the world. We are pleased to announce that Baby Valery Skye is the first baby born in the New Year at Portneuf Medical Center; she was…

In recent years, research has indicated that air within our homes can often be more seriously polluted than outdoor air. In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks.” As the snow begins to fall and activities move indoors, it is important to find…

POCATELLO, Idaho (November 11, 2019) – An interim chief executive officer has been named for Portneuf Medical Center while a search is underway for a permanent CEO. Dan Ordyna recently announced his resignation as CEO at year’s end. Mark Gregson will serve as interim chief executive officer beginning November 11. Gregson is an accomplished healthcare…