May 23, 2015
National Stroke Awareness Month
It is important for each of us to be reminded of the five most common signs and symptoms of stroke, what to do when the classic signs are present and...
May 15, 2015
Trauma Team Stands Ready
As a verified Level II Trauma Center, Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) and its trauma team are standing by to serve Emergency Department (ED) patients...
May 15, 2015
Are your feet ready to step into summer?
In the spring, many people turn to flip-flops for their everyday footwear. While thin, flat, rubber shoes are inexpensive and convenient; they can be...
May 15, 2015
Build a Better Sack Lunch
Be sure to pack nutrition when you prepare your child’s sack lunch. Sending lunch to school with your child can seem like an easy and less-expensive...
May 8, 2015
Red Hot Ways to Look Good
There is no question that the profound hormonal changes of menopause make women feel and look differently. This complex transition often affects...
May 8, 2015
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
FREE Speech, Language, Voice and Hearing Screenings May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. 8%–9% of children suffer from speech disorders, but many...
May 7, 2015
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Portneuf Medical Center has received accreditation for our Chest Pain Center from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), an international...
May 5, 2015
National Nurses Week 2015
There are over 3.1 million registered nurses working to make a difference in the lives of their patients and coworkers every day. Each year, America...
May 3, 2015
It Takes a Team
Thanks to the quick response of Portneuf Medical Center’s trauma program, 15-year-old Dylan Anderson is back where he belongs—on the basketball court...
May 1, 2015
An Ounce of Prevention
Americans have many reasons for not scheduling routine exams and, of course, there is a laundry list of explanations commonly used to excuse...