September 29, 2015
The Skin Cancer Equation
Many people still do not realize that unprotected sun exposure can lead to skin cancer which in rare cases can be fatal. Dermatologists are trained...
September 29, 2015
Groundbreaking Heart Surgery
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is the latest minimally invasive procedure being offered by the Portneuf Cardiovascular team. This...
September 18, 2015
Family Health and Fitness
While most of us recognize the importance of regular exercise, we too find it difficult to squeeze daily exercise into our increasingly busy...
September 9, 2015
5 Ways Volunteering Boosts Seniors’ Health
Giving back through service is a fun and effective way for many seniors to stay engaged with the community. At any given time, Portneuf Medical...
September 9, 2015
A lifeline for young athletes
Whether young athletes are in practice, crouched at the 50-yard line, or on the backs of bucking broncos, the medical support they need is waiting at...
September 9, 2015
Cancer Free Me
Advances in public awareness about the importance of cancer screenings and improvements in diagnostic and treatment methods have succeeded. Today,...
September 9, 2015
New Joints, Better Life
For Gail Dial, a 68-year-old resident of Pocatello, Idaho, a compassionate medical team made the difference for her hip replacement. In 2011, Gail...
September 9, 2015
Health Care in the Air
Air ambulances offer a significant speed advantage over ground ambulances and, because they don’t need to follow roads, they can reach distant and...
September 1, 2015
The Vicious Diet Cycle
One of the biggest reasons people fail to achieve lasting weight loss is by going about weight loss on their own. It is estimated that at any given...