Approximately 73 million adults in the US are affected by hypertension, a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is chronically elevated. Some causes of hypertension may include smoking, obesity, diabetes, inactive lifestyle, stress, aging, vitamin D deficiency, family history, alcohol or certain medications. Of course, when we talk about women, it is…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Portneuf is proudly participating in American Heart Month. All month long we will be talking about your heart! It will be a topic in articles, on our social media channels and across…

Yaleyza Zermeño is first baby of 2017 at Portneuf Medical Center

From all of the doctors, nurses, technicians, aides, support staff, and administrators at Portneuf Health Partners, we wish you a joyous, peaceful and healthy holiday season. All of the employees who work here every day have dedicated their lives to caring for their friends and neighbors. While this work is our profession, it’s impossible not…

With a Griswoldian vision of the holidays, this is the season many people climb ladders, crawl on rooftops and add a little twinkle to their homes. But, before you lumber up a ladder, it might be wise to take heed of what emergency department doctors know all too well; holiday decorating and ladders can be…

POCATELLO – The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization, is hosting International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day events worldwide on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Survivor Day allows people affected by suicide loss to gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding.…

Portneuf Cancer Center Receives a Generous Donation Portneuf Cancer Center – The Sisters of worship and ministry (WAM) at Gate City Baptist generously donated 76 care-giving bags to those patients who are undergoing cancer therapies. Each care bag is carefully packed with adult coloring books and pencils, blankets, homemade quilts, magazines, snacks and host of…

Merger Announced between Ardent Health Services and LHP Hospital Group FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARDENT HEALTH SERVICES AND LHP HOSPITAL GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCE PLANS TO MERGE Combined Company Will Become Second Largest Private, For-Profit Hospital Operator in the U.S. Expands Ardent’s National Presence with 19 Hospitals Across Six States and More Than $3 Billion in Revenues…

LHP merges with Ardent Health Services Tennessee-based private hospital operator Ardent Health Services and the majority owner of Portneuf Medical Center, Texas-based LHP Hospital Group, announced Wednesday the two companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Various News Sources have reported on the merger East Idaho NewsKPVI – Channel 6Idaho State Journal

The 17th Annual Brake for Breakfast was held Wednesday morning at many medical centers in eastern Idaho. Vehicles were lined up along the drive-thru route set up at Portneuf Medical Center to receive their sack breakfasts and breast cancer screening information. The breakfast is held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 2,800 sack breakfasts…