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With nearly four million babies born in thousands of facilities across the country each year, the process to keep newborns safe after birth has changed and advanced over the years. Thanks KPVI for this great story on how we use technology to keep precious newborns safe while they are cared for in our hospital. Watch the Full Story Here  

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.

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 our communities. Among the events in the area, Portneuf welcomes you to participate in:

Yaleyza Zermeño is first baby of 2017 at Portneuf Medical Center

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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 to be personally moved by the daily miracles and the daily heartaches that happen at Portneuf.

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 hazardous.

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.

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 other very thoughtful and needed sundries.

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.