January 3, 2022
Portneuf Medical Center welcomes the OrthoIdaho team to the Portneuf Family
Portneuf Medical Center has announced the expansion of its orthopedic care offerings with the addition of the OrthoIdaho team to the Portneuf Medical...
November 11, 2021
Recommit to a healthy lifestyle on World Diabetes Day
Held annually on November 14, World Diabetes Day celebrates the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best...
October 25, 2021
Empowered by Bariatrics Program, Patient Feels Hope for a Better Life
For Amanda Sears, managing her weight didn’t seem to be a problem. Always the “fit, skinny girl” involved with sports, she could eat anything she...
October 20, 2021
Idaho Health Care Worker Appreciation Month
The Governor of Idaho recently proclaimed October as Idaho Health Care Worker Appreciation Month. Below is the official proclamation. FOR IMMEDIATE...
October 8, 2021
Thousands Attended Brake for Breakfast
Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. In fact, Portneuf Cancer Center treated over 100 women with breast cancer this past year...
September 28, 2021
How Can You Prioritize Your Heart Health?
According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) causes 18.6 million deaths per year and is considered the world’s number one...
September 8, 2021
Idaho hospitals reach critical point in COVID-19 care, ask for community support
In communities across Idaho, we have celebrated the impact of our brave, dedicated healthcare workers as they fight against COVID-19. This pandemic,...
June 24, 2021
Portneuf Medical Center Hosts Art Contest to Commemorate 10 Year Anniversary
Though Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) has served the community of southeastern Idaho since 1907, this year they celebrate the ten-year anniversary in...
June 21, 2021
Hip and Knee Pain: Advice from Portneuf Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeon, Richard Wathne, M.D.
Pain in the knees and hips is very common, especially as we age. The reasons for pain are varied and may require different treatments to find relief...
June 16, 2021
Back to hitting the slopes and reaching new heights following orthopedic surgery at Portneuf
“I was in intense pain, irritable, and had high expectations for the surgery that would let me ski again,” said Bill Gibson, an orthopedic patient...