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Portneuf Medical Center Welcomes a New Medical Helicopter

Portneuf Medical Center Debuted its new Airbus H-130 Helicopter to community members. The helicopter is part of Global Medical Response and a new relationship with Portneuf Air Rescue. Community members and city leaders got to take tours of the aircraft, learn about the air rescue program and meet flight and...

Pocatello, ID · 05-08

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Madison Memorial celebrates first helicopter stationed at hospital

REXBURG — Madison Memorial Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday for a new helicopter that will be stationed there. The hospital is now an air base for Intermountain Flight and Ambulance Services, which has over 20 air bases in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico, according to Intermountain Health’s website. Kevin McEwan, chief nursing officer at Madisonhealth, said the helicopter will enhance emergency response capabilities across Rexburg, Madison County and surrounding rural communities. “You know our community, we like to play, and people get...

Rexburg, ID · 05-07

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Up, Up and Away: Madisonhealth welcomes new medical helicopter

Madisonhealth is offering a new air medical helicopter service to expand emergency critical care access and cut down response times.

Rexburg, ID · 05-06

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South Bannock County getting its first full-time paramedic crew this summer

POCATELLO — Bannock County commissioners have announced an expansion of emergency medical services for rural residents, establishing an Advanced Life Support crew to serve the southern portion of the county. Acting as the Bannock County Ambulance District, commissioners voted April 30 to expand ALS services to rural areas of the county. The new ALS crew will be based at the McCammon Fire Station, serving as a central hub for medical coverage in Inkom, McCammon, Lava Hot Springs, Arimo, Downey and Swan Lake. “Adding an ALS system for our rural residents will improve response time and patient care, helping us save lives when a heart attack or stroke occurs,” said Shane Grow, acting director of the Bannock County Ambulance District. Beginning July 25, the McCammon station will be staffed by two full-time paramedics four out of every six days. Equipment currently located in Inkom will be repurposed for the new McCammon station. The expansion introduces a hybrid model designed to supplement existing volunteer efforts with professional paramedic care. While the Inkom Volunteer Ambulance will be retired due to declining volunteer availability, Basic Life Support services in Lava Hot Springs and Downey will remain active to support the new ALS team. Volunteer

Bannock County, ID · 05-05

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Rexburg hospital celebrates arrival of new helicopter

Madison Memorial Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, welcoming the addition of a Bell 407 medical helicopter owned by Intermountain Health Flight and Ambulance Services. Representatives from both organizations, Rexburg city officials and other community members attended the event. According to Brandon Turman, Senior Clinical Manager in the region...

Rexburg, ID · 05-06

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Contract clash between PMC and Regence BlueShield could upend health care for thousands of Southeast Idahoans

Thousands of Southeast Idaho residents could lose in-network access to Portneuf Medical Center. — one of the largest health insurance providers in the state — fail to produce an agreement. The potential disruption would affect Regence members who rely on PMC,. Pocatello Health Services. , PHS Ambulatory Services and.

Idaho · 05-05

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Contract clash between PMC and Regence BlueShield could upend health care for thousands of Southeast Idahoans

Thousands of Southeast Idaho residents could lose in-network access to Portneuf Medical Center and its affiliated providers by June 15 if its contract negotiations with Regence BlueShield of Idaho — one of the largest health insurance providers in the state — fail to produce an agreement. The potential disruption would affect Regence members who rely on PMC, Pocatello Health Services, PHS Ambulatory Services and Portneuf Ambulatory Surgical Center for their health care. For Southeast Idahoans who carry Regence insurance and depend on PMC as their primary source of care the stakes are significant — losing in-network access would likely mean higher out-of-pocket costs for most non-emergency services. Both sides have gone public with their positions — and their accounts of what is driving the dispute differ significantly. PMC contends that Regence reimburses the health system at unfairly low rates compared to other insurers and has created mounting administrative barriers that delay patient care. Regence counters that PMC’s parent company — Tennessee-based Ardent Health — is demanding double-digit rate increases that would ultimately drive up costs for local businesses and health plan members. The state is monitoring the situation and the Idaho Office of Group Insurance sent an email Friday regarding

Idaho · 05-02

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Bannock County does away with Inkom ambulance, shifting service to McCammon

INKOM — The volunteer ambulance based in Inkom will be discontinued July 24, following an overhaul of south Bannock County’s ambulance services Bannock County commissioners unanimously approved the change Thursday morning. The decision follows a proposal aimed at improving response times and reliability in south Bannock County. Interim Pocatello Fire Chief Shane Grow and Pocatello Fire Department Executive Assistant Autumn Baker presented the proposal earlier this month. Under the plan, ambulance service will shift to a newly staffed bay at the new McCammon fire station, where a new ambulance ...

Bannock County, ID · 04-30

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Neonatal care expanding at Pocatello's Portneuf Medical Center and beyond

POCATELLO — There is now more room to care for the tiniest of babies at Portneuf Medical Center following the recent expansion of its neonatal care unit. The regional hospital in Pocatello announced the expansion of its neonatal care capacity in a Tuesday news release. It said the changes have been made based on two hospital initiatives.

Pocatello, ID · 04-24

Idaho State Journal

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South Bannock County EMS shake-up: Proposal would cut Inkom ambulance, add paramedics

POCATELLO — As part of a broader proposal to overhaul emergency medical services in south Bannock County, Pocatello Fire Department officials are recommending the Inkom volunteer ambulance be taken out of service, citing a reliability rate of less than 30 percent. Bannock County commissioners heard the proposal from fire department officials Tuesday, who were presenting on behalf of the Bannock County Ambulance District, which the Pocatello Fire Department oversees. The commissioners are expected to vote on the proposal next week. The plan also calls for hiring four full-time paramedics, expanding advanced life support coverage and consolidating six coordinator positions into one regional role. “We’re not really shutting down an ambulance service, what we’re doing is reallocating a staffed ambulance that’s not used very often from Inkom to McCammon to better serve the residents in south Bannock County and improve response times for emergencies,” interim Pocatello Fire Department Chief Shane Grow told the Idaho State Journal this week. Pocatello Fire Department executive assistant Autumn Baker and Grow outlined the proposals during a presentation to the commissioners at the Bannock County Courthouse. The push stems from persistent gaps in emergency service coverage in south Bannock County communities including Inkom, Lava Hot Springs

Bannock County, ID · 04-22

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Mobile clinic brings preventative care to eastern Idaho communities

Getting in to see a doctor in Idaho is not always easy. For many, it is not just about cost, but distance, availability, and even finding a provider in the first place. A mobile clinic from Optum is working to close that gap by bringing preventative care directly to communities across eastern Idaho.

Idaho Falls, ID · 04-21

Idaho State Journal

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Portneuf Medical Center opens specialized unit for premature newborns, expands telehealth reach

POCATELLO, Idaho — Portneuf Medical Center has transformed how it cares for the region's most fragile patients. This winter, the hospital completed renovations to its neonatal intensive care unit that added a dedicated four-bed ward for micropreemies — babies born at or before 26 weeks gestation — along with a new telehealth program to extend that expertise beyond its walls. The new "Small Baby Unit" was built with neurological development in mind. Soundboards and rubberized flooring reduce noise, while dimmable lighting creates a dim, calm environment designed to mimic conditions in the womb. "The first few weeks of life are a critical window for a micropreemie's brain development," said Dr. Elizabeth O'Donnell, a neonatologist at PMC. "By controlling the environment through minimizing light and sound, we can protect their fragile nervous systems and ensure the best long-term developmental outcomes." The expansion brings PMC's total NICU capacity to 20 beds, making it one of the largest in Idaho. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team that includes neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, and specialists in speech, occupational and physical therapy. Alongside the new unit, PMC has launched a pilot tele-NICU program that allows its neonatologists to

Pocatello, ID · 04-21

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DEQ sues Burley, Rexburg over 'ongoing violations' of federal Clean Water Act

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has filed a lawsuit against two Idaho cities, claiming persistent violations of the federal Clean Water Act. Several conservation groups had filed citizen lawsuits against Burley and Rexburg, including the Snake River Waterkeeper (SRW) and the Idaho Conservation League...

Rexburg, ID · 04-17

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Editor explains legal sludge miring wastewater management in Victor, Driggs

There’s in-fighting in Teton Valley. Idaho towns on the west side of the Tetons and their elected officials are caught up in a tangle of lawsuits over typically sleepy and stinky, yet crucial infrastructure: wastewater treatment plants. Tensions go back decades but have recently reached a tipping point. How...

Victor, ID · 04-17

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DEQ sues Burley, Rexburg over 'ongoing violations' of federal Clean Water Act

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has filed a lawsuit against two Idaho cities, claiming persistent violations of the federal Clean Water Act. Several conservation groups had been applying pressure to the DEQ to pursue a lawsuit against Burley and Rexburg, including the Snake River Waterkeeper (SRW) and the Idaho Conservation League (ICL). Attorneys representing the two non-profits filed notices of intent to sue both cities for the same violations in a citizen suit, according to a news release. The lawsuit was filed on April 10.

Rexburg, ID · 04-17

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‘Those are tried and true, proven and researched guidelines.’ Local health specialists encourage childhood vaccinations

IDAHO FALLS — Local health specialists have come together with the goal of encouraging parents with unvaccinated children to vaccinate their kids. Josh Smith, a pediatric endocrinologist at Rocky Mountain Diabetes in Idaho Falls, along with local clinics such as The Pediatric Center, Idaho Falls Pediatrics and Just 4 Kids Health, are hoping to see an increase in childhood vaccination rates. “It’s super important that kids in general get vaccinated because we don’t want to go back to 60, 70, 80 years ago when we were dealing with these terrible diseases and kids were dying,” Smith said. Smith p...

Idaho Falls, ID · 04-10

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Cuts that Cost More: Medicaid, Mental Health and Idaho’s Sheriffs

This recorded City Club of Idaho Falls presentation, “When Cuts Cost More,” examines how recent Medicaid and behavioral health policy changes in Idaho are increasing pressures on law enforcement, jails, and local communities. Sheriff Sam Hulse and behavioral health leader DeVere Hunt discuss the regional crisis system they helped build, including crisis centers, recovery programs like Center for Hope, and the Rise Up youth crisis center. They also talk about how cuts to services such as peer support and the disbanding of regional behavioral health boards are leading to higher jail populations, more mental health holds, and worse outcomes for vulnerable Idahoans.

Idaho Falls, ID · 03-23

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The L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy is One of the Top Five Schools in the Nation

Idaho State University's L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy is receiving recognition. It is among the top five schools in the nation for licensing pass rates in 2025. Out of 142 accreditation councils for pharmacy education schools, only 12 achieved a pass rate of 95% or more in 2025. The College...

Pocatello, ID · 03-23

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Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho relocates to Chubbuck

A new eye care facility is opening in Chubbuck as Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho relocates its Pocatello clinic to a newly built, state-of-the-art location at 5620 Harvest Springs Boulevard. The clinic begins seeing patients on March 10, with a community ribbon-cutting planned for tomorrow, March 13. The practice...

Chubbuck, ID · 03-12