Pocatello, ID – More than one half of Americans age 50 and older are affected by varicose veins. Varicose veins occur when the valves in the leg veins no longer function, causing blood to pool in the legs. In some cases, this condition progresses to a more serious form of venous disease called chronic venous…

Pocatello, ID – We are pleased to announce that Portneuf Medical Center once again was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more…

Pocatello, Idaho, (January 30, 2019) – The Pocatello Free Clinic (PFC) is excited to announce that in the Spring of 2019 they will be relocating to Portneuf Health Trust’s new facility the City Center Campus located at 1001 N. 7th Ave, Pocatello. The City Center Campus was purchased by Portneuf Health Trust in November 2018.  A critical…

Nearly everyone has experienced a headache at some point in their life. Headaches are often short lived and easily managed. However, migraines, as opposed, to headaches, can last for more than four hours and are often chronic and debilitating. Symptoms may begin with a throbbing pain on one side of the head and typically include…

Physician Seminar: Weight Loss Goals Being overweight often leads to an array of health problems that impact both an individual’s quality of life, as well as their life expectancy. In fact, it is estimated that at any given time, two-thirds of American adults are on a diet to either lose weight or prevent weight gain.…

Pocatello, ID – Portneuf has been providing mobile mammography since 1994. At that time, the team traveled by van to 4 rural hospitals. By 2000, our outreach service extended to 14 sites from Challis to Montpelier. By 2005, we were the 1st digital Mammography in the State of Idaho, and the 2nd in the USA on a coach.…

Are you prepared for an emergency on the road? Have you thought about what would happen if your car breaks down in a remote area and you do not have any cell phone signal? If you do not have a plan on how to handle an emergency situation, now is the time to prepare. If…

E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that heat liquid and deliver an aerosolized product to users and have become popular as an alternative to cigarette smoking. They are particularly popular among teenagers and young adults. While initially thought to be safer than cigarettes, there has been growing concerns about the safety of e-cigarettes. Users may experience significant…

“You have breast cancer.” That is the last thing you want to hear from your doctor. No matter your level of understanding, being told you have breast cancer can suddenly turn your whole world upside down. During this time, you may find it difficult to listen, understand, and even remember discussions with your physician. Our…

The heart and the kidney are two important parts of the body that work together to keep you going. What many people don’t realize is that when the heart is affected by your health, so too are your kidneys. The heart pumps oxygen-filled blood throughout the body, while the kidneys clean the blood and remove…