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Featured news at Valor Health Hospital, the regional hospital serving Emmett, Idaho, and the surrounding community.

Brad Turpen

Valor Health introduces Interim CEO

The Valor Health Board of Directors would like to announce the selection of Brad Turpen, FACHE, FACMPE, as Interim CEO. Since June 2015, Brad has served as Chief Operating Officer of Physician Services at Valor Health. His healthcare career spans private medical groups, hospital-owned medical groups, and hospital administration. Interim CEO Experience Brad grew up […]

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Health Impact of Tobacco Use

Tobacco use in any form—even occasional smoking—causes serious diseases and health problems, including: Several forms of cancer, including cancers of the lung, bladder, kidney, pancreas, mouth, and throat Heart disease and stroke Lung diseases, including emphysema, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and birth defects Gum

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Valor Health Transitions to Electronic Medical Records

Keeping your personal medical information organized between visits to doctors, specialists and hospitals is complex and challenging for patients, providers and health care organizations. This is where electronic medical records step in. National best practices in health care for improving quality, safety and continuity of care includes investing in technology that provides easy access to

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Woman supporting an elderly patient at a hospital.

Valor Health Earns Quality, Safety Accreditation

DNV GL–Healthcare accreditation validates healthcare provider’s ability to achieve or exceed national standards Emmett, ID (October, 2015) – Valor Health successfully completed its new accreditation process, a distinction earned by meeting or exceeding national patient safety standards established by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The rigorous process is led by the healthcare

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