October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and can serve both a reminder and an opportunity to take care of YOU! Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts…

September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month and Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute (PHVI) is helping raise awareness about this common disorder. Atrial fibrillation (Afib) affects millions of Americans, and some live with the condition unknowingly. PHVI is dedicated to reducing the impact of this condition through education and delivering expert care to patients experiencing Afib.…

The Portneuf Cancer Center is pleased to welcome Calvin Rock, MD. Dr. Rock is a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of cancer and benign diseases using advanced radiation therapies. He attended the University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio, TX and completed his residency at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute…

The laboratory team at Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) recently completed a two-gallon blood donation challenge. Nine staff members contributed 2.25 gallons to the challenge that took place during the 100 deadliest days, which is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, in which the number of accident-related traumas increases significantly. “Labor Day marks the…

Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. PMC also received additional recognitions: “Providing excellent stroke care…

Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute (PHVI) announces participation in the Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion for Prophylactic Stroke Prevention (LeAAPS) Trial. PHVI is the only site in Idaho enrolling in the landmark clinical trial to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of left atrial appendage exclusion during open heart surgery on patients with a high risk of…

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recently granted a three-year recognition for quality and safety to Portneuf Medical Group Endoscopy Center. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition program honors endoscopy units that have demonstrated commitment to patient safety and quality by following program guidelines on quality assurance, endoscope reprocessing,…

Portneuf Heart and Vascular (PHVI) Institute began using the Evolut™ FX+ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system in May 2024. The team is honored to be among the first in the region to be chosen to use the new valve system. TAVR is a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart valve replacement. Since performing the first…

Portneuf Primary Care is in its 10th year of delivering high-quality, individualized care to the community in the form of annual examinations, health screenings, immunizations, the treatment of short- and long-term medical conditions, ongoing care of chronic problems, lab work and palliative care. Over the last decade, our dedicated team of physicians has grown to…

Portneuf Medical Center proudly announces that our esteemed surgeon, Jorge de Amorim, MD, has achieved a remarkable milestone of 1000 robotic surgeries. This accomplishment reflects the surgical teams’ dedication to cutting-edge medical advancements and commitment to providing top-notch care. “Achieving a milestone of 1000 robotic surgeries is truly remarkable and demonstrates a high level of…