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PMC Supports the Healthy Idaho Plan

It's time for Idaho lawmakers to consider a unique health care plan to increase the quality and efficiency of the care most Idahoans receive, as well as expand health care coverage to 103,000 Idahoans working and living at the poverty line, including 3,800 veterans and their spouses. If implemented, Healthy Idaho saves our state $173 million which can be used to help fund priorities like education and provide tax savings.

Portneuf Medical Center implants new heart valve for first time

Idaho State Journal/Michael H. O’Donnell - November 30, 2014 POCATELLO — Donald Best, 68, of Blackfoot could care less that he made medical history in Idaho last Thursday when he received a new aortic valve manufactured by Medtronic. He’s just happy to be feeling well again.

World Class Care Close to Home

Portneuf Medical Center was ranked the best hospital in Eastern Idaho by a national magazine and our joint commission scores gave us a national safety and quality award that was one of the highest in the country. In fact, PMC was the only hospital in Eastern Idaho to receive an award for quality and safety. As a comprehensive regional referral hospital, we are proud to offer world class health care right here at home.

PMC receives national recognition for rare award

Local News 8 - November 18, 2014 POCATELLO, Idaho - On Tuesday afternoon, the Portneuf Medical Center's lobby was packed full of people, not patients, waiting to hear the hospital's big announcement.

PMC achieves 'Top Performer' status

Idaho State Journal - Tuesday, November 18, 2014 POCATELLO — Doctors, nurses, support staff and administrators filled the lobby of Portneuf Medical Center Tuesday morning to hear PMC's Chief Executive Officer Dan Ordyna share the news that the hospital has been recognized by The Joint Commission as a top performer for 2013.

Portneuf Medical Center Receives National Recognition

KPVI News 6 - Tuesday, November 18, 2014 On Tuesday officials at Portneuf Medical Center announced the hospital received an award saved for the best hospitals in the country. The Joint Commission awarded Portneuf with its Top Performer on Key Quality Measures. Portneuf Medical Center is now one of just 1,200 hospitals in the country to be recognized by the Joint Commission.The Joint Commission makes sure hospitals are doing their jobs when it comes to patient safety and quality outcomes.

PMC receives Level II Trauma Center verification

BY JOURNAL STAFF Idaho State Journal article

Breast Cancer Surgery

Once a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, her best chance for survival is the removal of the tumor. While some individuals may require chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments to shrink the tumor before surgery, surgery is often the first line of attack against breast cancer.

PMC Urology Nationally Ranked

Portneuf Urology Clinic was nationally recognized this year by a leading news magazine. The group performed at the level of nationally ranked best hospitals in urology. Their score, based on a wide range of criteria placed them in the top 25 percent of eligible facilities in the country.

Brake for Breakfast Celebrates Fifteen Years

Ladies, it is time to mark your calendars and get ready to start your engines! Breast Cancer Awareness is nearly here and the team at Portneuf Medical Center is thrilled to participate and celebrate their 15th anniversary of Brake for Breakfast. This fun, free, drive-through event will begin at 7am on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Breakfast, information and goodies will be available until around 10am.