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A Veteran’s Day salute to our employees who have served in the military
In honor of Veterans Day, Saltzer Health is highlighting stories shared by employees who have served in the military, and expressing heartfelt thanks for their service. Jessica Craig, IT Specialist: I enlisted as active duty Army in 2007 right out of high school and served four years. I felt compelled to serve my country as my father and grandfather had and to be the first female service member in my family. I was a 31B (Military Police) and spent a...
Saltzer Home Health Receives Accreditation from ACHC
Saltzer Home Health, a Treasure Valley-based organization founded in 2019 to provide home-based health care services for local patients, has received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). ACHC is a nonprofit accreditation organization founded in 1986. As a recognized leader in home health accreditation, ACHC offers a collaborative survey approach designed to enhance business operations and ensure the highest quality patient care. Developed specifically for Medicare-certified home health agencies, standards help providers succeed in meeting the Medicare...
What Are Vaccines and Why Are They Important? Vaccine Facts
With a growing number of parents, families, and public figures questioning how best to care for children, it becomes crucial for parents to obtain factual information about vaccines. There are various myths associated with vaccinations in modern medicine that might deter individuals from getting vaccines. With measles outbreaks cropping up more frequently, it becomes increasingly important to understand what vaccines are and why they are so important. What Is a Vaccine? A vaccine is an agent that mimics a...
Measles Outbreak: Symptoms and Vaccine Information for Children and Adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has measured the greatest number of measles cases since 1992, spanning confirmation in 30 states. The outbreak of this disease is alarming, especially considering that it was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to the widespread implementation of the measles vaccination. Dr. John Kaiser, OB/GYN and president of Saltzer Health, explained in an episode of The Healthcare Podcast how dramatic the resurgence of measles had become by the summer of...