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Saltzer Health Launching Advanced Ambulance Service for Patients Needing Care Throughout the Treasure Valley

5th October, 2022 | Published by Saltzer Health

WHAT: Saltzer Health is adding a new medical transport service for the community called Intermountain Healthcare Specialty Care Transport (IHSCT), which will provide advanced medical transport for patients at an affordable price to Treasure Valley health systems requesting the service. The new service launches in November. “This new ambulance is like having an ICU on wheels,” said Brian Hite, patient transport services manager at Saltzer Health, an Intermountain Healthcare company. “This will allow us to transport patients who are at...

October 2-8 is National Midwifery Week

3rd October, 2022 | Published by Saltzer Health

October 2-8 is National Midwifery Week, it was created to celebrate and recognize midwives and midwife-led care. Our team of Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) at Saltzer Health Kathy Watkins, Erin Felt, and Teresa Blair work with their OB/GYN physician partners to provide respectful, mindful care for pregnant women and families. They collaborate with OB/GYNs at St. Luke’s Family Birth Center in Nampa. CNMs are registered nurses and independent practitioners who are licensed and credentialed to attend women in labor at the hospital. At...

Saltzer Health Donates 11 EKG Machines to Faith and Humanity Mission to Help Hospitals in Honduras Care for Patients

30th September, 2022 | Published by Saltzer Health

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 Health caregivers were in the process of bringing in new machines and wanted to find a way to get continued use for the ones being...

Meet Dr John Dever

30th September, 2022 | Published by Saltzer Health

https://youtu.be/3vowiO_LZkM Learn more our Saltzer Health's Gastroenterology services https://saltzerhealth.com/medical-specialties/gastroenterology/

Let’s Get to the Bottom of Colon Cancer: Saltzer Health Hosts Giant Inflatable Colon Tour

16th March, 2023

Saltzer Health is conducting 2 events on March 30th and 31st to raise awareness about colon cancer. Schedule a colonoscopy at 208-960-0650.

Spring Forward to Better Sleep: Tips for Helping Your Child Adjust to Daylight Saving Time

14th March, 2023

Providing parents with simple advice and tips for helping their children adjust to Daylight Saving Time in the spring, including the importance of sleep routines, reducing screen time before bedtime, and gradually shifting wake-up times.

Empower Your Health: Schedule a Colonoscopy If You’re 45+ During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

9th March, 2023

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Salzter Health is promoting colonoscopies as an important screening tool. Call 208-463-3008 to schedule your appointment.

Saltzer Health wants women to know the warning signs of heart disease

27th February, 2023

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, but prevention is possible. Dr. Anderson from Saltzer Health recommends simple lifestyle changes to safeguard your heart.

Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Therapy

16th February, 2023

Discover how Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) can help manage dizziness and balance problems associated with various vestibular disorders. Improve your quality of life with evidence-based techniques and personalized treatment plans from experienced therapist Lynne Margolis.

Heart Health Matters – Join Us in Supporting American Heart Month

8th February, 2023

Celebrate American Heart Month with Saltzer Health and join the movement for heart health. Discover the tips and expert insights from cardiologist Dr. Jennifer Anderson, MD to improve your heart health.

Today is National Wear Red Day | Understanding Heart Disease and How to Protect Your Heart

3rd February, 2023

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, don’t wait to take action. Learn about risk factors & symptoms, take care of your heart with healthy habits & regular check-ups, & join the fight against heart disease on National Wear Red Day, February 3rd.

Collaboration at its finest: Saltzer Health and Intermountain Health Layton team up to bring the Family Friendly C-Section to Utah

30th January, 2023

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 Intermountain Health 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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Hours

13th January, 2023

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.