Teton Valley Hospital Foundation reflects our community's generous spirit and unwavering commitment to Teton Valley Hospital.

The Foundation is a non-profit 50l(c)(3) corporation whose sole purpose is to raise charitable gifts in support of our county hospital. Teton Valley Hospital is not supported by a taxing district. Programs and services are funded solely through operational revenue, grants and private gifts.

Charitable contributions are essential to enable our hospital to make capital improvements and enhance health programs and services. They also allow the hospital to keep pace with technological advances and professional development trends.

All gifts to the Foundation directly benefit patients and community, and are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner

A 64 slice computed tomography scanner will greatly increase the speed and accuracy of diagnosing many abnormalities including head trauma, aneurysms, blocked arteries, and internal injuries. When time is of the essence, this CT Scanner is literally a life saver.

We need $1.0 Million to purchase a new CT scanner

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Hospital Foundation Purchases New Imaging System

The Teton Valley Hospital Foundation Board announced completion of a fundraising campaign for a new PACS-RIS imaging system. The $136,000 unit and components were ordered last week and are scheduled to arrive at Teton Valley Hospital by April 25th.

PACS-RIS (Picture Archiving and Communications System - Radiology Information System) equipment is a digital imaging system that allows rapid, high resolution image transmission to in-house physicians and other medical facilities for accurate diagnosis, and swift record-sharing. The system is comprised of dedicated computers, monitors, software, and specialized storage components.

Currently, medical images are viewed and transferred via courtesy staff radiologists, tele-transmission or physical delivery of films. PACS eliminates the need for large film images and corresponding storage difficulties by utilizing digital technology for record storage, retrieval, and transmission.

Teton Valley Hospital's NovaRad PACS-RIS unit will integrate several imaging processes: X-rays, CT and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Scans, fluoroscopic, and laparoscopic procedures.

Patients will benefit greatly from the implementation of the new system by getting faster diagnostic responses from their health care providers and radiologists, and allowing for quick sharing of their "film" with designated specialists or other medical professionals.

Funds were raised for the new unit through hundreds of private contributions to Teton Valley Hospital Foundation. Charitable donations from two previous Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Old Bill's Fun Run events, Foundation year-end campaigns, and the annual Denim to Diamonds Gala secured the funding.

 "This is a state of the art system that our hospital has needed for some time," said Foundation President Tom Hickey. "Our patients, staff, and overall business operations will benefit greatly from this major advance in technology. This system was all made possible by generous donors, the local community and our hardworking Board of Directors," added Hickey.

Hospital Foundation Elects New Executive Board

Teton Valley Hospital Foundation directors held their annual elections Wednesday, September 19. Driggs resident Tom Hickey was named Board President, replacing outgoing President Kristine Ciesinski. Ciesinski is leaving the foundation board after serving 7 years, citing a need to pursue other professional interests. Kristine has been an outstanding member of our board. She's brought the foundation to a high level of professionalism, and has helped place us on a solid platform for growth, said Hickey. Rounding out the executive positions are Gay Peacock, Vice President, Carol Hall, Secretary and Dusty Hardman, Treasurer. In addition to board elections, Gil Hundley was unanimously voted to the position of Foundation Board Director. Hundley serves as Senior Vice President of United Bank of Idaho located in Driggs and is a member of Teton Valley Rotary Club. Teton Valley Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on raising funds in support of Teton Valley Hospital.

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The continued partnership between donors, volunteers and health care providers is vital to the growth and development of Teton Valley Hospital.

Please join us by making a gift today. Call the Foundation office for more information about our giving opportunities or to arrange a hospital tour, at 208-354-6301.

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