Teton Valley Health Care Inc

02/24/2026

We have received feedback that many of you may be experiencing issues contacting the Hospital or our Health Clinics. Silver Star Communications has indicated an outage effecting some users/carriers. Our phones are receiving calls and we have found this to be an individual carrier issue.

Please utilize our messenger if you are impacted by this outage. If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 or come to the Emergency Room. Thank you!

Update: We have resolved the local voice connection issue impacting customers in and around the Pocatello, Idaho area. The issue was determined to be a fiber connections within Lumens Network. If your voice services have not been restored, please contact our technical support team.

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Update:
We have identified the issue as a fiber connection within Lumen’s network. We are working directly with their team to restore calling between our customers and the impacted network as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience — more updates to come.

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Silver Star is currently investigating an outage impacting voice services in and around the Pocatello, Idaho area. Emergency 911 services have not been impacted. Teams are working to resolve the outage and return service as soon as possible.

02/24/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ✨ 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧, 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦!

With over 11 years of experience in emergency medicine, Dr. Ward is passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care when patients need it most. She is especially drawn to rural medicine, where she can make a meaningful impact by ensuring her community has access to timely, expert care close to home.

Dr. Ward is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and brings a broad range of experience. Prior to joining Teton Valley Health Care, she spent seven years working with a private physician group in Salt Lake City, providing emergency care across multiple Intermountain hospitals. Dr. Ward earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, followed by residency training at the University of Utah. Her training and professional experience have shaped her commitment to delivering excellent care in both high-volume and rural healthcare environments.

She and her family were excited to relocate to Teton Valley to be part of a close-knit community. Dr. Ward values seeing her patients outside the hospital—around town, on the trails, and in everyday life—because it reinforces her connection to the people she serves and the importance of accessible local healthcare.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Ward enjoys running, biking, and skiing, and loves spending time outdoors with her family and their dogs. She is grateful to call Teton Valley home and looks forward to caring for the community for years to come.

02/20/2026

🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔🌟

Teton Valley Health Care continues to explore opportunities for long-term sustainability as expeditiously as possible.

There are varying levels of response we are receiving, with some parties exploring continued conversations. Again, we are still early in this process. As soon as more specifics materialize, we will let you know.

In the meantime, our staff and providers are here to provide the same exceptional healthcare they always have. We remain committed to providing healthcare well into the future for Teton Valley.

02/19/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞: 𝐓𝐕𝐇𝐂 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰.

The Foundation has sufficient funds to support the hospital through the process of exploring options for long term sustainability. These funds are not from an anonymous donor. 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠.

However, what is most important for this community is that the foundation is able to provide the necessary support for the hospital to remain operational during this time.

We thank you for the continued support!

02/10/2026

🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔🌟

The Teton Valley Health Care Foundation is in a position to support Teton Valley Health Care in continuing operations while the organization undertakes a focused, comprehensive exploration of all long‑term sustainability options. More detailed information about the Foundation’s support will be shared shortly.

Our CEO, Leianne Everett, is leading this work with steady focus and full transparency. She is actively engaging with hospitals and health systems, as well as collaborating with local and state elected officials to identify every viable opportunity for the future of healthcare in our Valley. These conversations are still in the early stages, and no decisions have been made. As progress continues and concrete options emerge, we will share those updates with the community.

In an effort to maintain clear and factual information, we continue to work closely with media partners to ensure our community understands where we are today and where we’re headed. If you ever have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact me, Nancy Osmundson, Chief of Public Relations, directly at nosmundson@tvhcare.org, or Hunter Hill at hhill@tvhcare.org.

We thank you for your continued support!

02/04/2026

🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔🌟

Thank you to everyone in Teton Valley who has stepped up to support TVHC in many ways. We continue working hard to stabilize our hospital as we work toward a long‑term, sustainable solution.

We’ve begun early conversations with several hospitals and health systems. These are exploratory only, and no decisions have been made. We’ll keep the community informed as this process continues.

We’re also working closely with the County Commissioners to ensure healthcare remains strong and accessible in our Valley.

📰 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
We continue to work closely with media partners to ensure our community understands where we are today and where we’re headed. Clear, factual communication remains our priority. If you ever have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact me, Nancy Osmundson, directly at nosmundson@tvhcare.org, or Hunter Hill at hhill@tvhcare.org.

Thank you for your continued support — it truly makes a difference.

01/30/2026

🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 🌟

As we move forward together, we want to keep our community informed and uplifted with the progress happening at Teton Valley Health Care. Here are a few encouraging updates from this week:

🤝 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Our leadership team has been actively connecting with other hospitals and healthcare organizations across the region. Many rural hospitals are navigating similar challenges, and these conversations are helping us explore strong, sustainable options for the future of care in Teton Valley.

🏛️ 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Our County Commissioners have spent time on Capitol Hill meeting with state and federal leaders to highlight the essential role TVHC plays in our region. Their efforts are gaining momentum, and we’re grateful for the growing support for rural healthcare in Idaho.

📰 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
We continue to work closely with media partners to ensure our community understands where we are today and where we’re headed. Clear, factual communication remains our priority. If you ever have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact me, Nancy Osmundson, directly at nosmundson@tvhcare.org, or Hunter Hill at hhill@tvhcare.org.

💙 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 & 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕
We are deeply encouraged by the outreach and generosity from donors and community members. Your support strengthens our mission and helps us focus on long‑term solutions that will keep high‑quality healthcare close to home.

Thank you, Teton Valley, for your trust, your engagement, and your unwavering support. We’re committed to keeping you updated as we move forward—together.

01/28/2026

While recent weeks have required us to make difficult decisions, I want to share with our community that we remain deeply optimistic about the future of Teton Valley Health Care.
 
Even as we’ve had to reduce our workforce and close our infusion clinic, we have been actively engaged in meaningful conversations with potential partners who share our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the Teton Valley community. These discussions are progressing positively, and we are exploring opportunities that would not only stabilize our operations but position TVHC for sustainable growth.
 
The resilience of this hospital has always been rooted in the strength of our community, and that foundation remains as solid as ever. We are working diligently to ensure that Teton Valley Health Care continues to serve as a vital healthcare resource for generations to come.
 
I understand that change can be unsettling, but I ask our community to remain hopeful. The partnerships we’re pursuing reflect a shared vision for a thriving healthcare facility that can expand services and better meet the evolving needs of our region. We are committed to keeping the community informed as these conversations advance.
 
Teton Valley Health Care has weathered challenges before, and we will emerge from this period stronger and more capable of fulfilling our mission. 

Sincerely,
Nancy Osmundson
Chief Public Relations Officer
Teton Valley Health Care
nosmundson@tvhcare.org

01/25/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞:
𝐓𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 $𝟏𝟖𝟗 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Teton Valley Health Care wishes to address a recent article published by Teton Valley News. While the article contained accurate information, the headline was misleading, prompting the publication to issue corrections.

It is important to clarify that Teton Valley Health Care has not received $189 million in funding. This amount, part of a larger initiative known as the Rural Health Transformation funding, remains at the federal level and is earmarked for rural hospitals and healthcare providers nationwide.

We are actively monitoring the progress of this funding on a daily basis. Once it is approved, it will proceed through the legislative process, reach the states, and ultimately be distributed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Current projections indicate that organizations in the State of Idaho may not see any of this funding until at least October. Furthermore, there is growing concern that urban and suburban areas are likely to receive a significant portion of these resources, which were originally intended to bolster rural healthcare facilities.

At this time, Teton Valley Health Care does not anticipate receiving any substantial portion of the $189 million allocated to Idaho over the next five years.

For any inquiries regarding funding or the status of Teton Valley Health Care, please do not hesitate to contact myself, Nancy Osmundson, Chief Public Relations Officer, at your convenience.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Contact:
Nancy Osmundson
Chief Public Relations Officer
Teton Valley Health Care
nosmundson@tvhcare.

Idaho secured $185.9 million in state-wide federal rural healthcare funding on Dec. 29. But, the proposed relief comes after a long line of healthcare cuts for Teton Valley Health Care,

01/21/2026

Rural healthcare systems across the nation are facing unprecedented challenges. Rising costs and increased demand for services make it harder for small hospitals to remain financially stable.

For our community, a strong local hospital means:
✅ Faster care during emergencies
✅ Fewer long and often dangerous trips to distant hospitals
✅ Continued access to inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services
✅ A healthier, more resilient community overall.

Your donation today can help protect access to high-quality, compassionate care close to home. As we close out our annual appeal, we hope you’ll consider making an impact today by giving to local, rural health.

01/19/2026

At Teton Valley Health Care, we’re proud to have dedicated physicians like Dr. Gretchen Stumhofer on our team, providing compassionate, high-quality emergency care to our community when it matters most.

Dr. Stumhofer is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician whose path to healthcare began at age 18 as an EMT and includes service as a U.S. Forest Service smokejumper. Her passion for helping people during critical moments led her to emergency medicine—a specialty she values for its fast pace, teamwork, and ever-changing challenges.

In this video, Dr. Stumhofer shares what she loves most about living in Teton Valley, what inspired her to pursue emergency medicine, and why Teton Valley Hospital is the place for her to care for patients and call home.

👉 Watch now to get to know Dr. Stumhofer, both as a physician and as a neighbor.

01/15/2026

Let’s Talk Measles: Part 3️⃣

In this video, Dr. Beebe, Board Certified Pediatrician discusses the recent changes to the CDC Guidelines for vaccines.