Posts by Saltzer Health
Saltzer Health, ICOM host successful urgent care bootcamp
Saltzer Health and the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) hosted a successful two-day boot camp for team members who will work at the Ten Mile 24/7 urgent care clinic. The program included lectures by local medical experts and hands-on scenarios in ICOM’s state-of-the-art simulation lab. Saltzer Health instructors included: Orthopedics – Dr. Corbett Winegar,…
Read MoreGrateful patient thanks Saltzer Health ophthalmologist Kenneth Hainsworth, MD, for lifesaving diagnosis
For years, Michelle Hanson has been a patient of Saltzer Health ophthalmologist Ken Hainsworth, MD. As an ophthalmologist, Hainsworth diagnoses and treats eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems. To Michelle, he is a lifesaver. It all started in November 2019, when Michelle was walking her…
Read MoreDr. Yeakley Joins Saltzer Health as Chief Innovation Officer/Urgent Care Medical Director
Rourke Yeakley, MD, a nationally respected healthcare innovator and longtime emergency medicine physician, has been named the Chief Innovation Officer at Saltzer Health and Medical Director of the Saltzer Health urgent care clinics. In his new role, he will help direct innovation efforts at Saltzer Health and provide medical leadership for Saltzer Health’s five stand-alone…
Read MoreSkip the waiting room! Patients can visit with their doctor via telehealth
Patients can talk to their doctor via cellphone, iPad or desktop computers in a new telehealth program at Saltzer Health. Telehealth uses readily-available technology to deliver convenient, quality medical visits that interface with our electronic health records system. To help patients get started, here is a step-by-step video: For more information, please call 208-463-3000 or…
Read MoreSaltzer Health welcomes patients Aug. 4 to new Caldwell Urgent Care Clinic
A new Saltzer Health urgent care clinic opening at 512 E. Elm in Caldwell will offer a unique patient experience with quality care, personalized hospitality, open and airy architecture, and new technology specially designed to improve the check-in and paperwork process. The urgent care clinic opens for patient care Tuesday, Aug. 4. Hours are 8…
Read MoreDr. Wolf talks about how to manage arthritis in feet and ankles
People who live with joint pain, swelling, and damage to joints caused by arthritis can suffer from mobility issues that can severely impact their daily lives. In this episode of the Saltzer Health Medical Minute, Dr. Jonathan Wolf shares information about arthritis prevention and treatment. Dr. Wolf is an orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship-trained foot and ankle…
Read MoreBVA, Saltzer Health prepare to open 5 new urgent cares
Ball Ventures Ahlquist and Saltzer Health are excited to open five new urgent care clinics in the Treasure Valley. Four of the new locations are 5,300-square-foot stand-alone urgent cares with family medicine clinics: Paramount — 6357 N. Fox Run Way, Chinden Boulevard, North Meridian Caldwell – 512 E. Elm Street, near downtown Caldwell Barber Station…
Read MoreDr. Brian Affleck explains new sleep apnea surgery in May 6 webinar
Learn more about a new outpatient surgical procedure for sleep apnea in a free educational webinar at 6 p.m. May 6 taught by Dr. Brian Affleck, a Saltzer Health ENT-Otolaryngologist. Inspire is a small device that works inside your body with your natural breathing process to treat obstructive sleep apnea. “While a patient sleeps, the…
Read MoreDr. Katie Copeland offers advice for parents of teens during pandemic
Teens and young adults face unique challenges, especially during the pandemic. Dr. Katie Copeland, a family medicine provider at Saltzer Health, shares some helpful advice for parents on the KTVB Medical Minute. How can parents help their middle school and high schoolers stay safe? “Talk about their role in the community and their family and…
Read MoreDr. Jesse Chlebeck says surgery is still an option for orthopedic emergencies
Even during a pandemic, accidents happen and people still get hurt. In an episode of the Saltzer Health KTVB Medical Minute, Orthopedic Surgeon Jesse Chlebeck, MD, provides information about how healthcare workers and hospitals are helping patients who may need emergency surgery. “We are not doing elective surgeries, but obviously people don’t stop getting injuries…
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