Moving Forward - Virgil Boss, CEO

June 2010

 

On behalf of everyone at Teton Valley Health Care, I thank our community for its continued support in passing the hospital levy on May 25th. This levy will provide funds for capital equipment improvements and building repairs that have been deferred, and just in the nick of time.

 

On Saturday May 29th our CT Scanner flashed a service warning. The alert indicated a potential equipment shutdown. Our service technician arrived on June 1st, diagnosed the problem, and said we “dodged a bullet.” This part was still available for our particular unit and will be covered by our service contract. Repairs were made on Friday, June 4th.....[read more]

 

Teton Valley Health Care Showing Results

March 1, 2010

 

Today marks my fourth week as CEO. Every day I see more examples of the dedication to quality care by Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Clinical and Support staff members. The past few years have been a struggle, but our recovery is happening every day. The daily operations efficiency shows our ability to cover our costs while providing primary care in our clinics and emergency care to every patient in need, regardless of ability to pay, Our current economic downturn means more and more residents are struggling to pay for their care. I feel the entire staff is working together to gain your trust and support by spending every dollar effectively....[read more]

 

Q&A with CEO Virgil Boss

February 1, 2010

 

At this starting point, what are your goals for Teton Valley Health Care?

 

The Stategic Plan and Studer Pillar goals are the focus for the immediate and long term plans of the hosptial under the direction of the Board of Trustees and all employees fo TVHC....[read more]

 

CEO Recruitment Update

December 29, 2009

 

We've been though an extensive review process that began with 33 candidates and left us with two top candidates, both of whom the Board of Trustees unanimously agreed were outstanding individuals of strong character with the leadership skills to succeed in our hospital.

 

The Board agreed to first pursue Mehdi Merred, CEO of Quincy Medical Center. Mr. Merred withdrew from the recruitment process due to ongoing operational concerns at his current facility. The Board continues to express unanimous support for the pursuit of additional candidate Virgil Boss as a viable CEO for Teton Valley Health Care...[read more]

 

Neurosurgery Added to Hospital Specialty Services

November 23, 2009

 

Back and neck pain are one of the leading causes of adult disability. Eighty-five percent of Americans suffer back pain by the time they turn 50 years, and more than 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 64 experience frequent back pain. For Teton Valley residents, getting help for back pain just got easier.

 

Driggs Health Clinic has invited Clark Allen, M.D., a highly experienced board-certified neurosurgeon, to join the rapidly growing number of visiting specialists at the clinic. He currently sees patients through the Idaho Physicians Clinic located at Bingham Memorial Hospital....[read more]

 

Thinkin' Vegan?

By Michael Snyder, M.D. Teton Valley Health Care

 

First, I would like to express my thanks for the warm welcome my family and I have received by those who live here in the Teton Valley. We are very excited as we begin a new chapter in our lives as I take up duties at Driggs and Victor Health Clinics and Teton Valley Hospital.

 

Americans are facing a health care crisis. We are faced with escalating costs of doctor’s visits, hospitalization, medications and insurance with less coverage. There is a huge debate going on in Washington and around the country about what course to take.

 

There are many nonpolitical approaches we can consider to lessen the negative impact of this ongoing crisis. One significant approach would be the prevention of health problems that can lead to chronic diseases or even death. As a physician, I encounter questions from many patients about diet and nutrition. Interest continues to grow in a vegan diet with new research shedding light on short- and long-term benefits.....[read more]

 

Building a Winning Team

August 26, 2009

 

Driggs Health Clinic has added a full-time family practice physician to their current staff. Michael Snyder, M.D. will join Dr. Chad Horrocks and the rest of the clinic staff in addition to providing ER care for patients of Teton Valley Hospital.

 

Dr. Michael Snyder was recently recruited by Teton Valley Health Care after it became clear that a second full-time physician was needed to support community demand. Snyder has managed a solo practice in Sonora, California featuring integrative medicine and obstetrics. He's a member of the California Medical Association, American Medical Association and American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Snyder received his M.D. at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency program at the University of California at Davis

 

Dr. Snyder, his wife Ledeen and their four children are looking forward to relocating to Teton Valley. He will begin caring for patients September 10th, 2009.

 

 

Driggs Health Clinic Welcomes New Clinic and Outpatient Services Manager-Newly created position filled to provide leadership to Driggs Health Clinic

July 13, 2009

 

Blane Teckmeyer was recently hired by Teton Valley Health Care as the Driggs Health Clinic and Outpatient Services Manager. He has worked as both Administrator and Manager in various clinic and nursing home settings including management of a 7-physician multi-specialty clinic in Ketchum, Idaho. Blane has experience as a Chemistry Technical Specialist for Lockheed-Martin/Bechtel Babcock Wilcox in Idaho Falls and served as a Senior Technical Specialist in Sample Management for Bechtel. Most recently, he was co-owner and CFO for SkinSense LLC (an aesthetics skin care business) and a professional sales representative for Merck U.S. Pharmaceuticals. ....[read more]