Primary Care

To the Teton Valley Community

 

Most of you have known me as the owner of The Beverage Shoppe in Driggs. My husband and I now live in Mesquite, Nevada.

 

I recently came back to town to visit my grandchildren and great grandchildren. I never dreamed that I would end up in the emergency room at Teton Valley Hospital with two doctors and several nurses working to make my heart beat again.

 

From start to finish, my experience was unbelievable. I was in the hospital ER within five minutes of my heart attack. Dazed and in pain, I looked up and saw Dr. Chad Horrocks and another doctor standing at my side, encouraging me to come back. The doctors held my hand. The nurses knew my name. I was given shocks by electric cardiac paddles, given medication, and stabilized for a helicopter ride to EIRMC.

 

The bottom line is this: I'm alive. Without our local hospital, I would have died. Folks, this hospital is worth every dime, day and consideration we can give to keep the doors open. As a local business owner, I can also say without a doubt that our valley businesses need the hospital to continue to be a source of economic strength.

 

Thank you, everyone at Teton Valley Hospital. God bless you for all that you do.

 

 

 

 

Complete Care at The Driggs Health Clinic

 

After having lab tests during our local health fair, I made an appointment with Dr. Horrocks to discuss my elevated blood sugar levels. I was given an insulin resistance test and subsequently was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. My next stop was to visit with Lisa Grutzmacher, RN and diabetic education director. With her personal counseling and positive support, Ive learned how to manage and improve my condition. I've already lost eight pounds! I anticipate that my next insulin resistance test will show normal blood sugars.

 

As a side benefit, Dr. Horrocks realized that I suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a potentially dangerous disorder. After 90 days of actively treating OSA, I haven't felt this good in years! My wife sleeps better now that I don't snore and I'm sure the guys at hunting camp will appreciate it too. I feel very fortunate to be cared for locally. Professional, talented and friendly people in our own small community it doesn't get any better than that.

 

-Andy Heffron

 

Driggs Health Clinic

 

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Home Care Services

 

Teton Valley Hospital Serves Family Throughout Lives

 

Vannie: Last December, George slipped on some ice and broke his hip. He reached for me as he was falling and I fell and crushed my wrist.

 

George: After surgery, we had home health nurses visit us every other day for about two months. We feel very lucky to have a good hospital and good doctors here.

 

Vannie: And the nurses are very good. We've had exceptional care. Look at my wrist. It feels just fine.

 

George: Three of our children were born at the hospital.

 

Vannie: Our twin daughters and a son were born there. We have always had great care.

 

-George and Vannie Jensen

 

Home Care Services

 

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Surgical Services

 

Teton Valley Hospital a Healing Environment

 

If you have to spend ten days in a hospital you'll be lucky to spend them at Teton Valley Hospital. I had completed a 360 degree ski jump and landed unprepared for the impact. I broke my pelvis, back and scapula.

The most positive healing environment imaginable enabled me to walk out the door ten days later. Everyone deserves mention: orthopaedist Dr. Bitner, Lis Gammelin, PA-C, all of the nurses, the physical and occupational therapists and the cooks and housekeeping staff. Even my tiniest wishes were taken seriously and acted on immediately. The cooks got concerned about my progress if I did not eat all my food and changed the diet just to please me."

 

-Michael Bredal

 

Surgical Services

 

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Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics

 

Top-notch Orthopaedic Surgery Here at Home

 

I've seen some of the world's best orthopedic surgeons and I know from personal experience that Teton Valley Hospital is lucky to have Dr. Mo Brown. As an alpine ski racer from a young age, I've suffered numerous injuries over the years. I first injured my shoulder in the 60s while on the race circuit, but it didn't hurt enough at that time for me to justify surgery. Over the years, I added a great deal of wear and tear to the same shoulder through more skiing, rock climbing, and working as an outdoor educator.

 

When it was time to choose an orthopedic surgeon, I chose Mo. I'd heard good things about him and I always prefer to give local providers a chance. I was able to have my shoulder surgery arthroscopically, without a large incision, and it was comforting to be in a hospital in which the nurses give their full attention to each patient. Although Mo is obviously a great surgeon, he was personable and sincerely concerned about my experience. I could tell that he viewed me not only as a patient, but as a fellow community member.

 

-Jan Borstelmann

 

Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics

 

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Teton Valley Hospital Services

 

"If I have to be in a hospital, I want it to be here"

 

Five years ago, I became very ill and the cause seemed to elude my doctors. Finally I had an MRI at Teton Valley Hospital and it revealed a staph infection down my entire spine. I was quickly taken to the intensive care unit at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. I developed a series of complications associated with my staph infection and my doctor there tried to prepare my husband for the potential of my death.

 

After 5 1/2 weeks in a medically induced coma, I began the road to recovery. But to truly recover, I knew I needed to go home to Teton Valley Hospital. My doctor at EIRMC coordinated with Dr. Curtis to make sure I would get the care I needed in Teton Valley. The minute I was wheeled into Teton Valley Hospital, I felt relieved. I spent several weeks here and received care by many nurses, each of which treated me like a family member. Every person- from the cook to the housekeepers - took the time to connect with me as an individual and make sure I was comfortable. The highlight of my stay, if you can have a highlight during a hospital stay, was enjoying a delicious cake that the cooks made for my 50th wedding anniversary. That never would have happened in a big hospital.

 

Just this past year, I spent a week at Teton Valley Hospital for pneumonia. I had high expectations of the care I would receive, and they were met in every way. I have friends in other larger towns who can't find the kind of care I have available here in our small community. If I have to be hospitalized, I want to be here, at Teton Valley Hospital where I can receive personalized care.

 

 

-Alisha Rodrigues

December 12, 2007

 

Teton Valley Hospital Services

 

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