Health Education
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 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 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…
Read MoreSleep Disorders: 6 Major Types of Sleep Issues and What to Do
It may be tempting to think of fatigue as a minor inconvenience rather than an indicator of a serious health issue, but that assumption may be dangerous. The consequences of sleep disorders range from behavioral issues to heart attacks, and it is absolutely possible for a serious sleep disorder to fly under the radar for…
Read MoreSaltzer Health OB/GYN Megan Kasper, MD, gives advice and reassurance to pregnant women
Bringing a child into the world should be one of the most joyous moments of a woman’s life, but the pandemic does worry some expecting women. Dr. Megan Kasper, an OB/GYN at Saltzer Health, offers reassurance to expectant mothers. Clinics and hospitals have decreased the number of visitors, established screening procedures for every person who…
Read MoreDr. Preston Omer offers advice for parents to help young children during the pandemic
Many parents worried about how the COVID-19 virus is impacting their children. Pediatrician Preston Omer, MD, has some advice about prevention and red flags for parents during the pandemic. In an episode of the KTVB Medical Minute, Dr. Omer said while the vast majority of COVID-19 cases are in adults and the elderly — kids…
Read MoreDr. Rasmus shares advice on how to maintain good sleep habits during the pandemic
With all the stress and chaos created by the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult to get a good night’s rest. In an interview for the KTVB Medical Minute, Dr. Mark Rasmus talks about the importance of physical activity, turning off electronic devices and benefits of meditation. Dr. Rasmus is the medical director of the…
Read MoreSaltzer Health’s Joel Lans, MD, recommends screenings to help prevent colon cancer
Every year, there are 146,000 new cases of colon cancer diagnosed in the United States. But the disease is preventable, says Dr. Joel Lans of Saltzer Health. Lans is a board-certified gastroenterologist with 30 years’ experience. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, Dr. Lans is seeking to educate the public about the importance of…
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