Every Step of the Way

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It can be confusing to decide if and when you should talk to a medical or surgical specialist. Just thumbing through the Yellow Pages can be an exercise in confusion when you see the wide variety of available healthcare specialties. It’s important to start at home plate by selecting a physician or provider who provides a "home" for all of your health care goals, problems and concerns.

 

Providers trained in family practice include physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Family practice is a specialty in itself with education and training to support medical care for people through all stages of life. By centralizing your care with a medical home, you have the assurance that your entire picture of health is accessible and recognized in one place with a provider who knows you well (and unwell!).

 

You should have a relationship of trust and openness with your primary provider. As changes in your health may occur, your provider can then refer you to a specialist who is more focused on that specific medical need. Optimally, your home provider retains a strong relationship with the referred specialist and is kept informed on your progress and any subsequent diagnoses and medications.

 

Teton Valley Health Care staff have been paying attention to the medical needs of our community and we’re providing support whenever possible by adding specialty services that serve a large local population need while remaining fiscally responsible. Our schedule of regularly rotating specialists reflects that objective.

 

For example, to help address spiraling diabetes type 2 cases and higher levels of obesity, we’ve expanded the hours of our Diabetes Education/Registered Dietician Maureen Molinari. People who suffer from chronic pain may benefit from the services of pain management physicians Dr. Jake Poulter, Dr. Marc Porot and Dr. Zoe. Patients and their families may also visit with Dr. Elizabeth Gerard, neurologist, or urologist Dr. Lowe. Dr. Maura Lofaro OB/GYN offers a monthly clinic and pediatricians Dr. Jim Little, Dr. Lisa Ridgway and Dr. Travis Riddell accept appointments at Victor Health Clinic. We have a great team of general surgeons, too, with Dr. Dwayne Hansen, Dr. George Waterhouse and Dr. Michael Rosenberg. Last but not least, we offer full-time orthopedic coverage with surgeon Dr. Mo Brown. Everybody knows somebody who knows Mo, right?

 

As we enjoy our high altitude summer, please know that your community hospital and clinics are working on your behalf to provide the care and services you need to fully enjoy all that our beautiful valley has to offer.