With the New Year right around the corner, it’s time to begin thinking about resolutions and making healthier changes in 2022. Quitting smoking is the single most important step a smoker can take to improve the length and quality of their life. And, you don’t have to quit alone. There are many options to help […]
New Physician Dr. Michael Claussen Joins Valor Health Family Medicine Team Emmett, ID (November – 2021) Valor Health welcomes full-time physician Dr. Michael Claussen to the healthcare system’s family medicine team. Dr. Claussen joined Valor in November and chose family medicine to help people and serve his community. As a primary care provider, Dr. Claussen
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Each year, on the 3rd Thursday of November, the American Cancer Society hosts a smoking initiative called the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT. Quitting smoking or vaping is the single most important step a person can take to improve the length and quality of their life. Stopping smoking can be tough, but smokers don’t have to quit
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How Valor Health helped me recover from surgery Seventy-five days is a long time to spend in a hospital. The first four-and-one-half days were spent at a Boise hospital as I needed a rather special orthopedic surgery on my fractured femur. At the end of the four-and-one-half days, the hospital doctor was not happy that
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By Camille Evans, Behavioral Health Manager at Valor Health Behavioral health, which includes emotional and mental health, is essential for a healthier, happier, and more complete life. Unfortunately, behavioral health is often overlooked, or there aren’t enough resources available for people to get the help they need. Assessments of Gem County indicate a significant need
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We absolutely love this community and the kindness of the people who call Gem County home. The Valley of Plenty Quilters stopped by today to donate 24 baby quilts to Valor Hospital. This is one of many donations that the local group has made to the Valor Health system over the years. The Valley of
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As part of Valor Health Specialty Medicine and Surgical Clinic, our podiatry team is dedicated to increasing your mobility through the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of foot and ankle problems. We specialize in injury management, wound care, sports medicine, and foot issues related to diabetes.
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May 9 – May 15 National Hospital Week, or as we prefer to call it, “Health System Week,” is May 9-May 15. It is the time of year that we choose to celebrate and appreciate our amazing staff throughout the organization. This year we are also taking the time to CHOOSE JOY in memory of
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By Dr. Jerod Hines, Orthopedic Surgeon, Valor Health Climbing stairs, doing yardwork, or simply bending over to tie your shoes… It’s easy to take activities like these for granted – when you’re not in pain. But for millions of people, arthritis, bursitis, gout, and strains, sprains and other injuries lead to serious joint problems. While
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Busting 3 Common Arthritis Myths By Dr. Jerod Hines, Orthopedic Surgeon, Valor Health Almost everyone has heard of “arthritis,” but there are a lot of misperceptions about the disease. The following are important facts that can help you make informed decisions about your joint health and take steps to live your best life. MYTH 1:
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