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Portneuf Health to open new clinic at Northgate

Portneuf Health today announced the opening of a new urgent care clinic at the Portneuf Medical Plaza in Northgate. Located at 2850 Olympus Drive, Portneuf Health Now will provide walk-in care and treatments for non-emergent care needs, including respiratory illness symptoms and minor injuries. The clinic will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends until 6 p.m., beginning Thursday, Sept. 14.

Portneuf Heart and Vascular Team completed 200th Watchman

Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, a leading innovator in cardiovascular healthcare, is proud to announce the successful implementation of its 200th Watchman Device. This significant milestone is celebrated during Afib Month and underscores our commitment to improving the lives of patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AFib) while reducing their risk of stroke. We are pleased to recognize cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Lynn Otto, MD, for leading the team in innovation.

Portneuf Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

Pocatello, ID – Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Award 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.

Portneuf Medical Center Awards 2023-2024 Auxiliary Scholarships

Pictured left to right: Juanita Grimmett, Daniel Medel, McKenzie Mangun, Karen Ruchti

Not pictured: Kelsey Walenta

 

The Portneuf Medical Center Auxiliary announced the 2023-2024 scholarship recipients. Each recipient received $2,000 toward his or her tuition at Idaho State University (ISU).

This year’s scholarship recipients are Kelsey Walenta, Daniel Medel and McKenzie Mangun.

Portneuf Medical Center Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Portneuf Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Portneuf Medical Center’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic.

Portneuf Medical Center Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Portneuf Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Portneuf Medical Center’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic.