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What you need to know this Hernia Awareness Month
Read more: What you need to know this Hernia Awareness MonthEvery June, healthcare providers across the country recognize Hernia Awareness Month, which is an opportunity to educate patients about one of the most common surgical conditions in the United States. With more than one million hernia repairs performed in the U.S. each year, hernias affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Yet many patients remain…
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Portneuf Medical Center expands cardiac care with breakthrough procedures and record growth
Read more: Portneuf Medical Center expands cardiac care with breakthrough procedures and record growthPortneuf Medical Center’s (PMC) electrophysiology program is expanding cardiac care through innovative procedures and rapid growth. The program, led by Mark Richards, MD, is gaining national attention for early adoption of advanced treatments for patients with heart rhythm disorders or heart failure. “Portneuf Medical Center’s electrophysiology program is setting a new standard for advanced cardiac…
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Portneuf Medical Center achieves national accreditation for its bariatric surgery program
Read more: Portneuf Medical Center achieves national accreditation for its bariatric surgery programPortneuf Medical Center (PMC) has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center for bariatric surgery by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society of Metabolic Surgery (ASMBS). This accreditation formally acknowledges PMC’s commitment to providing and supporting…
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Portneuf Cancer Center joins forces with Huntsman Cancer Institute to bring world-class cancer care closer to home
Read more: Portneuf Cancer Center joins forces with Huntsman Cancer Institute to bring world-class cancer care closer to homePortneuf Cancer Center is pleased to announce a new affiliation with Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, a world-renowned leader in cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Huntsman Cancer Institute is the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for the Mountain West. This affiliation marks a significant step forward in expanding access to…
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Pocatello resident finds rest amidst life’s challenges
Read more: Pocatello resident finds rest amidst life’s challengesBorn premature, Crystal Leigh Baugh entered the world already facing serious challenges. Before she was a month old, her mother died, and Baugh herself would deal with her own serious health challenges. “As a child, I was constantly exhausted,” she said. “My grandma would watch me play with other kids. She noticed that I could…
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Portneuf Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center Marks 15 Years with continued growth in patient care services
Read more: Portneuf Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center Marks 15 Years with continued growth in patient care servicesPortneuf Wound and Hyperbaric Center recently commemorated its 15-year anniversary, highlighting sustained growth in patient volumes and expanded use of advanced wound care therapies over the past two years. The Center continues to elevate standards in wound management and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), drawing on a team of experts to deliver strong outcomes. In 2024…
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Tiny Travelers, Mighty Missions: A conversation with NICU transport team member Susan Shroll
Read more: Tiny Travelers, Mighty Missions: A conversation with NICU transport team member Susan ShrollThousands of babies are born in the U.S. each year, many of them requiring specialized care in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). However, not all hospitals are equipped with the technology and specialists necessary to treat them. In such cases, babies must be transferred to another facility as fast as possible. In southeast Idaho, Portneuf…
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Portneuf Medical Center expands neonatal intensive care program with specialized “small baby unit” and telehealth services
Read more: Portneuf Medical Center expands neonatal intensive care program with specialized “small baby unit” and telehealth servicesPortneuf Medical Center’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has expanded its program with the addition of a four-bed micropreemie unit and new telehealth services to support the region’s most vulnerable newborns. This winter, PMC completed a renovation to the NICU that included creating a dedicated unit for micropreemies, or very premature babies born at or…
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Portneuf Health opens new urgent care clinic in Chubbuck
Read more: Portneuf Health opens new urgent care clinic in ChubbuckPortneuf Health today announced the opening of a new urgent care clinic in Chubbuck. Located at 230 Bullock Street, Portneuf Urgent Care – Chubbuck 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…
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Portneuf Medical Center achieves multiple Surgical Review Corporation Center of Excellence accreditations
Read more: Portneuf Medical Center achieves multiple Surgical Review Corporation Center of Excellence accreditationsPortneuf Medical Center (PMC) is proud to announce it has achieved multiple accreditations from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), earning national recognition for its dedication to high-quality, safe and effective patient care. PMC has been accredited as a: These accreditations recognize PMC’s ongoing commitment to meeting and exceeding nationally and internationally established standards for patient safety,…
Latest News
- What you need to know this Hernia Awareness Month
- Portneuf Medical Center expands cardiac care with breakthrough procedures and record growth
- Portneuf Medical Center achieves national accreditation for its bariatric surgery program
- Portneuf Cancer Center joins forces with Huntsman Cancer Institute to bring world-class cancer care closer to home
- Pocatello resident finds rest amidst life’s challenges