Portneuf Medical Center

06/01/2026

This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone deserves compassionate, respectful care and a place where they feel seen, heard and supported. Happy Pride Month from all of us.

05/26/2026

We recently celebrated Traver Larson, RN, as a DAISY Award Honoree! Traver is a nurse in our post-surgery recovery area. He was nominated for the award by a patient's mother:

"Our Liam is a special needs, 15-year-old with Angelman Syndrome. he is nonverbal but also struggles with global communication deficits and significant cognitive challenges. By the time we arrived for his wisdom teeth removal surgery, he had already missed five weeks of school while we worked to find the cause of the sudden onset of severe behavioral difficulties. Pain and stress can make his reactions unpredictable and, at times, combative, and that, coupled with his extreme anxiety in medical environments, left us deeply concerned about how he might treat the staff.

On that day, Traver remained consistently patient, calm and respectful. What stood out most was the balance Traver struck in his communication. He never ignored Liam; he greeted him, spoke to him directly, and treated him as the patient at the center of his own care. At the same time, Traver thoughtfully and thoroughly directed the critical medical information to us, recognizing that Liam could not process or respond to those details. This approach allowed Liam to feel included and respected while ensuring we had the information we needed to support him.

Traver's professionalism, empathy and intuitive care stood out as truly exceptional because of Liam's extraordinary situation that day. Traver made an immeasurable difference for us and most importantly, for Liam."

Congratulations, Traver!

05/25/2026

Today, we're remembering and honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

This week, Mara Additon, MD, general and trauma surgeon, appeared on KPVI ahead of the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer to talk about trauma season and safety tips. Dr. Additon is our Trauma Medical Director and helps lead our trauma program as a Level II Trauma Center. Thank you for having us, KPVI!

Matt Davenport talks with Dr. Mara Additon from Portneuf Medical Center about the 100 Deadly Days of Summer.

05/20/2026

Portneuf Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center recently celebrated its 15th anniversary! This clinic has demonstrated sustained growth and expanded use of advanced wound care therapies. The dedicated team of experts has been recognized for clinical and operational excellence many times over the years.

Visit the link in the comments to read about the clinic's decade and a half of exceptional care.

05/19/2026

As a young girl, Crystal was always fatigued and could never run as fast as her classmates. Years later, she was treated for sleep apnea – first with CPAP and later with the new Airlift surgery. Now she's able to enjoy vacations with her family. Read her story at the link in the comments.

05/17/2026

First on the scene, ready for anything. During EMS Week, we recognize the dedication and expertise of EMS professionals who provide critical care when every second counts.

05/15/2026

Thank you for celebrating National Hospital Week at PMC, Green Team! Our team appreciates the support! 💚

05/14/2026

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