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Supplemental Levy Approved by Voters August 6, 2008
Teton County residents cast their ballots yesterday with approximately 62% voting IN FAVOR of Teton Valley Health Care's request for a supplemental tax levy. This is a vital link on the road to recovery for the local, critical access hospital. The levy is estimated to bring in $1.2-1.3 million a year to the hospital over the next two years....[read the press release]
Hospital Begins Bankruptcy Discovery Process July 31, 2008
The Teton Valley Hospital Board of Trustees, the Administration, and the County Commissioner representatives met today with Nick Miller (hospital legal counsel), Bruce Anderson (bankruptcy attorney) and Preston Eichers (auditor), in executive session....[read the press release]
A Letter to the Community July 28, 2008
On Wednesday, July 23rd, I recommended that the Hospital Board of Trustees begin consultation with an attorney regarding Chapter 9 bankruptcy. Trustees agreed to begin the discovery phase of this direction while research continues into other emergency options. Current financials show a debt load of approximately $3.5 million with losses for fiscal year 2008 projected to be $1.9 million...[read the full letter]
A Letter From the CEO July 21, 2008
On July 14, 2008, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to hold a special election on August 5th for a supplemental tax levy in support of Teton Valley Health Care. If passed, this temporary tax levy will be in place for a 2 year period. It will bring to the hospital approximately $1.2 million annually...[read the full letter]
Teton Valley Health Care Financial Status June 26, 2008
Teton Valley Health Care (TVHC) is owned by Teton County, Idaho, and is managed by its seven-member Governing Board, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). This form of ownership can result in funding restrictions hampering TVHC's ability to secure financing for it operations. Presently, we receive approximately $32,000 annually from County property taxes through a budget line-item. We do not receive funding from County hospital tax district...[read the full press release]
Teton Valley Hospital Keeps Infection Rates Under 1 Percent May 16, 2008
Hospital-acquired infections have received a great deal of attention from state and national leaders, and it's no wonder. These infections are the fourth leading cause of death nationally, and kill more people each year than AIDS, breast cancer, and auto accidents combined...[read the full press release]
Hospital Foundation Purchases New Imaging System April 14, 2008
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....[read the full press release]
Dr. Larry Curtis Resigns After More Than 20 Years of Service March 27, 2008
After over two decades of service, Dr. Larry Curtis will bid farewell to Teton Valley Health Care on April 30, 2008 in order to move on to practicing in a new healthcare setting in Rigby, Idaho. Teton Valley Health Care is working with Dr. Curtis to ensure a smooth transition for all his patients.
Dr. Curtis joined Teton Valley Health Care (formerly Teton Valley Hospital) in 1986, and for many years he provided on-call emergency care at Teton Valley Hospital 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without much relief. For a long time, Dr. Curtis was the only doctor that covered emergencies in Teton Valley Hospital. "It was this commitment to being available to patients at all times that kept the hospital open when he was the only doctor here," says Rachel Gonzales, Interim CEO for Teton Valley Health Care...[read the full press release]
Teton Valley Health Care Announces New Chief Executive Officer March 25, 2008
Teton Valley Health Care's Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that they have negotiated an employment package with Floyd D. Bounds to become Teton Valley Health Care's next CEO. Bounds will begin working on April 14, 2008.
Bounds and his wife will come to Teton Valley from Cairo, Georgia where he has been serving as the administrator at Grady General Hospital, a rural, Joint Commission Accredited hospital that is part of a nonprofit hospital system. Bounds has a Masters in Healthcare Administration, 15 years of experience as a CEO at several Critical Access Hospitals, and 4 years working with various rural Critical Access Hospitals to help them improve their financial status. He also has 5 years of military service with the Marine Corps...[read the full press release]
Teton Valley Ambulance Improves Response Time to Nighttime Emergencies January 28, 2008
Dr. Eric Johnson, the head of Teton Valley Hospital's emergency department wants to remind community members that you should always call for an ambulance if you think you might be suffering from a stroke or heart attack: "By calling for an ambulance, you set off a series of responses that will improve your chance of not only recovery, but survival". Several life-saving advances have been made in the treatment of heart attack and stroke, but only a small percentage of patients are getting to the hospital early enough to reap the benefits of those therapies. A delay in seeking medical treatment, even a delay of a few minutes, is a key factor in the nearly one-half million heart attack deaths in the U.S. each year.
In January, Teton Valley Ambulance District made it even easier to ensure victims of heart attacks or strokes are able to receive life-saving care as soon as possible by stationing EMTs at Teton Valley Hospital 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means that you can call 911 day or night for a medical emergency and EMTs will be on their way to help you within one minute.....[read the full press release]
Hospital Board of Trustees to Investigate Different Hospital Models January 24, 2008
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23, Teton Valley Health Care's Board of Trustees directed the Interim CEO, Rachel Gonzales, to further investigate several options that would set the health-care system up to meet the future needs of the community.
Teton Valley Hospital was built in 1939, and the original building is still used to house the current hospital and the Driggs Health Clinic. After several remodels of the facility, the health-care system has run out of space to provide the services needed by Teton Valley in the future.
The organization's current model as a county hospital has served the county well in the past, but rapid growth in Teton Valley and a recent ruling by the Idaho Supreme Court have made it harder for the county's hospital to keep up with growth.....[read the full press release]
Teton Valley Hospital Awarded $243,000 Federal Appropriation January 4, 2008
An Omnibus Appropriations Bill signed into law by President Bush on December 26, 2007 will bring funding support for Teton Valley Hospital . Teton Valley Hospital can expect to receive approximately $240,000 to help fund its revitalization project. "Our ability to meet the needs of a growing population is absolutely crucial," says Rachel Gonzales, Interim CEO. "By securing this appropriation, we'll be able to implement much-needed changes very quickly." The goals of the revitalization project include renovating patient care areas, acquiring additional diagnostic and specialty care equipment, and providing assistance for staff education and salaries.....[read the full press release]
Teton Valley Home Health Care Opens Senior Health Room January 3, 2008
Teton Valley Health Care will celebrate the grand opening of the Senior Health Room at the Senior Center in the Driggs Community Center on Monday, January 14th at noon. The Senior Health Room will provide a venue for local health providers to offer services to our community's seniors. Free and discounted health screenings will be offered in the Senior Health Room weekly. Teton Valley Health Care will provide basic screenings such as blood sugar testing, diabetic foot screenings, medication reviews, and skin and mole checks.....[read the full press release]
Teton Valley Home Health Receives Stellar Audit of Services December 18, 2007
Teton Valley Home Health received excellent results from a Medicare recertification survey performed this past October. Each year, Teton Valley Home Health provides care to over 100 individuals and their families in the vast rural area from Swan Valley to Island Park in southeast Idaho.....[read the full press release]
Changes in Leadership October 25, 2007
Teton Valley Health Care, encompassing Teton Valley Hospital, Driggs Health Clinic, and Victor Health Clinic, has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years. This growth has brought with it many difficult challenges-or instance, the need for additional space as the community continues asking for more health-care service-along with tremendous opportunities. Because of the complexities involved, the governing board has concluded that it is time to bring in new leadership to help steer the organization toward its future..... [read the full press release]
Local Health Care Professional Honored for Career of Service October 9, 2007
Bill Houlihan, chief anesthetist at Teton Valley Hospital since 2003, was honored with a Retirement Award of Recognition last weekend by the Idaho Hospital Association. Houlihan received the honorary award before an audience of several hundred at the..... [read the full press release]
Hospital Nurses Receive Training in Pediatric Nursing September 25, 2007
When you bring your children into Teton Valley Hospital, you can feel confident that they are getting the best care possible. In order to meet nationwide best practices, Teton Valley Hospital began offering a new certification in pediatric nursing to its nursing staff..... [read the full press release]
In the News
Hospital tackles some weighty issues January 24, 2008
"Eating nothing but protein this month? Drinking a shake for breakfast and lunch? How about flushing your system with supplements? Oh, you just read an ad while checking your email that you can lose 12 lbs. in two days for free? Welcome to weight-loss month."......[Read the full article as seen in Teton Valley News]
Hospital 'Busting at the Seams' November 21, 2007
"From 2002 to 2007, Teton Valley Hospital patient statistics showed increases in all units of service in the areas of radiology, laboratory services, emergency room visits, births and inpatient and outpatient services."......[Read the full article as seen in Teton Valley News]
Hospital Welcomes Director of Emergency Room August, 2007
"For the last 15 years, Teton Valley has been Dr. Eric Johnson's home base. Even when he spent several months in Nepal, he had his Teton County absentee ballot mailed to him and his wife, Michelle. Teton Valley Hospital's new director of emergency services has been around the world"......[Read the full article as seen in Teton Valley News]
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