Founded in 1961 by Dr. Joseph Saltzer, our organization was built on strong patient-doctor relationships built over generations of Idaho families.
Now part of Intermountain Healthcare, we have grown to a team of more than 450 healthcare providers and employees who serve patients across the Treasure Valley.
At Saltzer Health, we promise to put the patient first. We deliver quality care and access to medical services when you need them at an affordable cost.
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Recent Health News
Posted in: Recent Health News, Womens Health
Collaboration at its finest: Saltzer Health and IHC Layton team up to bring the Family Friendly C-Section to Utah
At Saltzer Health, we are proud to offer a unique and innovative birth experience for families - the Family Friendly C-Section. Recently, our team had the opportunity to share this experience with Dr. Matt Wells and Leah Moses from IHC Layton, who came to observe the procedure. We are excited to see other healthcare providers in Utah implement this birth option for families as well.
Posted in: Recent Health News, Monthly Features, Saltzer Gastro
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Hours
Saltzer Health is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 16, 2023. We hope you take this time to reflect on this commemorative day for our country. Dr. King’s legacy left us with a call to action, which was to serve our beloved communities and promote humility and compassion to all, including the most marginalized of our neighbors.
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Dr. Yeakley of Saltzer Health says illnesses this year are different
This year, we're seeing less seasonality of illnesses and viruses, and they are evolving in ways we haven't seen before. Stay vigilant and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen. Trust Saltzer Health for high-quality, cost-effective care.
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7 Expert-Recommended Tips for Achieving Your Health and Fitness Goals in the New Year
Dr. Richardson suggests setting realistic weight loss goals, tracking progress, focusing on overall health, choosing activities you enjoy, and joining a supportive community for success. Remember, consistency is key
Research Education/News
Posted in: Research Education/News
RSV GRACE Study Conducted by Saltzer Research
What is RSV? Who is most at risk of RSV? What is the Purpose of the study? Learn more
COVID
Posted in: COVID, Recent Health News
Saltzer Health pediatrician encouraging parents to get young children vaccine
Kids as young as six months can now get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Dr. Byron Knowles, a pediatrician at Saltzer Health strongly recommends it.
Posted in: COVID, Recent Health News
Am I suffering from seasonal allergies or COVID-19?
Spring is a wonderful time of year but can be difficult if you suffer from seasonal allergies. The pollen count is high in the Treasure Valley and symptoms can be confusing with cases of COVID rising as well.
Posted in: Recent Health News, COVID, Health Education, Womens Health
Saltzer Health OBGYN recommends pregnant women get COVID-19 vaccination
Are you pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or have recently been pregnant? Saltzer Health OBGYN Megan Kasper, MD, would like to remind you about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccination.
Imaging News
Posted in: Imaging News, Recent Health News
November 6-12 is National Radiologic Technology Week
November 6-12 is National Radiologic Technology Week, this is an annual celebration honoring the important work our medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals perform. Saltzer Health, an Intermountain company opened our world-class imaging center in January 2021 to provide affordable, comprehensive imaging services to the Treasure Valley.
Posted in: Imaging News, Recent Health News
Saltzer Health earns ACR Ultrasound Accreditation
Saltzer Health is accredited in ultrasound at Saltzer’s Medical Campus at Ten Mile and I-84 in Meridian. This accreditation is the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Posted in: Imaging News, Recent Health News
How DEXA Scans Can Help Measure Fitness Progress
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan imaging technology, you can now get the exact ratio of fat, muscle, and bone in your body.
Posted in: Imaging News, Recent Health News
Grateful patient delivers flowers to Saltzer medical imaging team
After 10 days in bed with COVID, a hospital visit and a spinal tap, Luis Gutierrez still didn’t know what was causing his frightening symptoms. A local law enforcement officer, Luis was disoriented and agitated.
Posted in: Recent Health News, Imaging News
Saltzer Health Imaging Center celebrating 1st year
Saltzer Health Imaging Center thanks the community for their support in their first year of business. The Imaging Center opened early in 2021, equipped with state-of-the-art medical imaging technology.
Saltzer Gastro
Posted in: Recent Health News, Monthly Features, Saltzer Gastro
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Hours
Saltzer Health is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 16, 2023. We hope you take this time to reflect on this commemorative day for our country. Dr. King’s legacy left us with a call to action, which was to serve our beloved communities and promote humility and compassion to all, including the most marginalized of our neighbors.
Posted in: Recent Health News, Monthly Features, Saltzer Gastro
Happy Holidays!
On November 25th, Thanksgiving Day, for 24-hour access to Urgent Care, X-rays and CT scan services, please visit our Ten Mile Urgent Care and Medical Imaging Center location. All other Saltzer Health Urgent Care locations and all physician offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Normal hours of operation will resume for all Saltzer Health Urgent Care locations Friday, November 26th. Normal hours of operation will resume for all physician offices Monday, November 29th.
Posted in: Recent Health News, Monthly Features, Saltzer Gastro
Thanksgiving Day Hours
On November 25th, Thanksgiving Day, for 24-hour access to Urgent Care, X-rays and CT scan services, please visit our Ten Mile Urgent Care and Medical Imaging Center location. All other Saltzer Health Urgent Care locations and all physician offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Normal hours of operation will resume for all Saltzer Health Urgent Care locations Friday, November 26th. Normal hours of operation will resume for all physician offices Monday, November 29th.
Posted in: Recent Health News, Saltzer Gastro
Saltzer Health Gastro Center marks one year anniversary.
Happy one year anniversary to the Saltzer Health Gastro Center. The caregivers there look forward to many more years of service. Thank you Treasure Valley!
Posted in: Recent Health News, Saltzer Gastro
Meet Lisa Sanchez, Director of Nursing, Saltzer Gastro Center
Lisa enjoys her work and her team at the Gastro Center. Even after four years working in gastroenterology, she is still learning new things. And she is energized by the opportunity to improve the health of her patients. “We have the opportunity to take care of a lot of people in ways that can positively affect their lives,” says Lisa. “It is so cool to be able to prevent cancer through colonoscopies.”
Womens Health
Posted in: Recent Health News, Womens Health
Collaboration at its finest: Saltzer Health and IHC Layton team up to bring the Family Friendly C-Section to Utah
At Saltzer Health, we are proud to offer a unique and innovative birth experience for families - the Family Friendly C-Section. Recently, our team had the opportunity to share this experience with Dr. Matt Wells and Leah Moses from IHC Layton, who came to observe the procedure. We are excited to see other healthcare providers in Utah implement this birth option for families as well.
Posted in: Recent Health News, Womens Health
October 2-8 is National Midwifery Week
October 2-8 is National Midwifery Week, it was created to celebrate and recognize midwives and midwife-led care.
Posted in: Recent Health News, Monthly Features, Womens Health
Learn the signs of domestic violence
A new Nampa Family Justice Center handout provides information about the signs of domestic violence and where to go for help.
Posted in: Recent Health News, COVID, Health Education, Womens Health
Saltzer Health OBGYN recommends pregnant women get COVID-19 vaccination
Are you pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or have recently been pregnant? Saltzer Health OBGYN Megan Kasper, MD, would like to remind you about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccination.
Posted in: Recent Health News, Womens Health
The importance of a nurse midwife. Medical Minute interview with Saltzer Health’s nurse-midwife Erin Felt, CNM
A lot of women turn to certified nurse-midwives for help with labor and delivery but they may not be aware that a certified nurse-midwife can actually take care of women of all ages. Listen to this Medical Minute interview with Saltzer Health’s nurse-midwife Erin Felt, CNM to learn more. As a midwife, Erin strongly believes…
Cardiology News
Posted in: Cardiology News, Recent Health News
Saltzer Health Donates 11 EKG Machines to Faith and Humanity Mission to Help Hospitals in Honduras Care for Patients
Saltzer Health, an Intermountain Healthcare Company, is donating 11 electrocardiogram (EKG) machines to Idaho non-profit organization Faith and Humanity Missions to use for humanitarian patient care at hospitals in Honduras. An EKG machine is used to monitor heart rhythms and is a key to helping clinicians assess many cardiac-related issues and diseases in patients. Saltzer…
Posted in: Cardiology News, Recent Health News
Meet Kailey Young, RDCS-PE
Saltzer Health cardiology is expanding its Echocardiography service.
Posted in: Cardiology News, Recent Health News
Meet Cassie Matsen, a Registered Nurse in the Cardiology Department.
Meet Cassie Matsen, a registered nurse in Saltzer’s Cardiology department, who has always had a heart for nursing.
Posted in: Cardiology News, Recent Health News
Saltzer Health cardiology offers Zio® patch mobile cardiac monitoring system
A mobile patch style device that provides up to 14 days of uninterrupted comprehensive heart monitoring is available now at Saltzer Health.
Posted in: Cardiology News, Recent Health News
What is an echocardiogram and how can it improve your health?
A new state-of-the-art echocardiography machine will give providers an important tool in helping diagnose cardiac symptoms, which could include palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, murmur, chest pain, edema, dizziness, or fainting.