Teton Valley Health Care Inc

12/23/2025

💫 Your Support Matters More Than Ever 💫

Friends, rural health care is facing unprecedented challenges—and now more than ever, our community matters.

At Teton Valley Health Care, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide exceptional care close to home. Even as rural hospitals across the nation face mounting pressures, our commitment to this valley has not wavered. But we cannot do this alone. Your support is vital to keeping health care strong and accessible for the families who call Teton Valley home. ❤️

🚨 The Reality We Face

• 759 rural hospitals nationwide are at risk of closure.
• In Idaho, 9 hospitals—nearly one-third of rural facilities—are in jeopardy (Becker’s Hospital Review, June 2025).
• Federal policy changes are reducing Medicaid coverage and reimbursement, impacting both patients and hospitals.
• By 2034, an estimated 1.8 million rural residents could lose Medicaid coverage—including 40,000 Idahoans.
• An additional 35,000 Idahoans may lose insurance altogether, while rural hospitals face a $50.4 billion reduction in federal Medicaid funding over the next decade.

Here in Teton Valley, the impact is especially significant:
👉 52% of our patients rely on Medicare or Medicaid, yet reimbursements fall far short of the true cost of care.
• Medicare covers only 64% of allowable costs—dropping to 53% with Medicare Advantage.
• Medicaid covers just 50%, and only 8% for out-of-state patients.

🏥 The Strain on Rural Hospitals

• 92 rural hospitals have closed in the past decade, with closures accelerating (AHA analysis, Sheps Center).
• More than half of rural hospitals operate at a financial loss.
• Recent cuts have reduced Medicaid reimbursements by an additional 4%, deepening the crisis.

While initiatives like the proposed Rural Health Transformation Fund offer hope, the timing and distribution of resources remain uncertain.

🤝 How You Can Help

A gift to the Teton Valley Health Care Foundation makes an immediate and meaningful difference. Your generosity helps us:
• Replace outdated equipment and technology
• Invest in new tools to meet the growing needs of our community
• Sustain the quality, compassionate care every patient deserves

Together, we can ensure Teton Valley Health Care remains a place of healing, hope, and strength—now and for generations to come. 🌄

💙 We are deeply grateful for your support and commitment.
Thank you, and Happy Holidays from all of us at Teton Valley Health Care. 🎄✨

12/20/2025

✨Important Orthopedic Care Update✨

We would like to share an important update with our community regarding our Orthopedic Team.

At the end of this year, Dr. Turkula will conclude his clinic practice with Teton Valley Health Care and transition into private practice. We are pleased to share that he will continue performing surgical procedures at Teton Valley Health Care, ensuring ongoing access to his surgical expertise within our facility.

We are deeply grateful to Dr. Turkula for his years of dedicated service and the exceptional orthopedic care he has provided to our patients and community.

We understand how important the relationship between patients and providers is, and we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible. Your orthopedic care can be seamlessly continued with one of our outstanding Specialty Clinic providers:

✅ Dr. Greg Behm, Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine
✅ Dr. Christine McGurn, Podiatrist
✅ Mike Haskell, PA, Orthopedics

Our orthopedic team is ready to continue your care with the same level of expertise, compassion, and commitment you have come to expect at Teton Valley Health Care.

If you have questions about this transition or need assistance selecting a provider, please contact Michelle Campbell, RN, CNOR, Orthopedic Clinical Director, at 208-354-2383. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

Thank you for your continued trust in Teton Valley Health Care and for being a valued part of our healthcare community.

12/19/2025

💙 Thank You, Jo Anne Kay, PhD 💙

As Dr. Kay concludes her six years of service on the Teton Valley Health Care Hospital Board—including two years as Board Chair—we want to extend our deepest gratitude for her leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our community.

For Dr. Jo Anne Kay, TVHC has never just been an organization—it has been part of her family’s story for more than 55 years, standing alongside them through life’s happiest moments and its hardest challenges. Her belief in the importance of maintaining a strong, modern healthcare facility here in the Valley reflects her deep care for both our residents and those who visit this beautiful place.

Dr. Kay leaves her Board service with confidence in the future of TVHC, trusting in our current administrative team and fellow Board members to continue moving our organization forward with expertise and dedication.

Thank you, Dr. Jo Anne Kay, for your service, your leadership, and your lasting impact on Teton Valley Health Care. Your legacy will continue to benefit our community for years to come. 💙

12/16/2025

As Teton Valley continues to grow, so do the healthcare needs of our community!💙

We’re excited to welcome Hyrum Prestwich, NP, to our Oncology team at Teton Valley Health Care.

A Southeast Idaho native from Rigby, Hyrum brings both advanced medical expertise and deep rural roots to his work. With experience in critical care and oncology nursing, he combines clinical excellence with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. His return to Idaho is more than a career move—it’s a homecoming, and one that strengthens cancer care close to home.

Hyrum joins Dr. William Nibley, board-certified Oncologist and Hematologist, in further enhancing our ability to provide high-quality, comprehensive cancer care right here in the valley.

Please join us in welcoming Hyrum to TVHC—we’re grateful to have him!

12/12/2025

In our latest video spotlight, we sit down with Dr. Clutter to learn more about his “why”—the driving force behind his commitment to emergency medicine and the compassionate care he provides here at Teton Valley Health Care.

Dr. Clutter shares what inspired him to join TVHC, what he loves most about serving our community, and a few fun facts you won’t want to miss… including what career he’d choose if he weren’t a doctor. (Spoiler: he’d make a mean cup of coffee 🍵)

We’re grateful to have Dr. Clutter on our team!

🎥 Watch the full video to get to know him better!

12/02/2025

Thank you Post Register for speaking with our Interim CEO, Leianne Everett.

Please take a moment to read the latest news regarding Medicare cuts and what it means for rural health care in Teton Valley.

Rural healthcare at risk: How Medicaid cuts are squeezing eastern Idaho hospitals

Madison Memorial, Teton Valley Health, and Bingham Memorial hospital leaders share how they're navigating razor-thin margins while fighting to keep critical services available.
"When Medicaid cuts force the closure of a service line...it doesn't just affect Medicaid patients, it affects the entire community."

Read the full story ⬇️
https://www.postregister.com/news/local/how-medicaid-cuts-threaten-rural-hospitals/article_58e5f698-6915-450e-a926-82a097d7e817.html

12/01/2025

In small towns like Teton Valley, hospitals do so much more than provide care. They keep families close to home, support local jobs, and ensure that no one has to travel hours in an emergency. But today, many rural hospitals across Idaho are facing real challenges — from staffing shortages to reduced reimbursements — that make it harder to keep essential services available.

Our latest blog, written and shared by the Idaho Hospital Association, shares why protecting rural health care is so critical and how strong hospitals help preserve the Idaho way of life we all love.

💙 Read the full blog and learn how you can support the future of rural health care in our state:
👉 https://tvhcare.org/2025/11/idaho-hospital-association-idahos-way-of-life-depends-on-strong-rural-hospitals/

11/26/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Teton Valley Health Care 🍂

As we take time this week to reflect with gratitude, we want to share an important update about our holiday hours.

🚑 Our Emergency Department is open 24/7, 365 days a year, always here when you need us.

All other TVHC offices — including the Business Office, Driggs & Victor Health Clinics, Rehabilitation, Specialty Clinic, and the Infusion & Wound Care Clinic — will be closed on Thursday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.

🕒 Normal business hours will resume on Friday,
with the exception of the Specialty Clinic, which will remain closed on Friday.

From all of us at TVHC, we wish you a safe, warm, and joyful Thanksgiving. 🧡

11/25/2025

✨ What a Night! ✨

This year’s Festival of Trees was nothing short of magical, and these detail photos say it all. Thank you to everyone who helped bring the evening to life.

A special shout-out to Jess Curren Photography for capturing the beauty, emotion, and sparkle of the night so perfectly.

To Three Peaks Catering, thank you for an incredible menu and seamless service that made the evening feel truly special.

And to our outstanding auctioneers, Neal Stobaugh and Jason Borbet—your energy, humor, and heart kept the room buzzing and helped make this our most successful event yet.

We’re grateful for the talent, passion, and community spirit each of you brought to this celebration. What an unforgettable night for Teton Valley!

11/20/2025

🎄 Thank You, Teton Valley! 🎄

Our 2025 Festival of Trees was another beautiful reminder of what makes this community so special.

To our Auxiliary, led by Auxiliary Director, Marcia Saunders; this amazing group of individuals poured their hearts into this event! Their support continues to lift up local healthcare in meaningful ways. Because of the Auxiliary's efforts and through the generosity of this community, we will be able to purchase the Orthopedic Equipment we need in order to care for more patients right here at home! 🌟

To our generous Tree Donors, your creativity, talent, and holiday spirit brought the room to life. Each tree told a story—and together, they created a magical experience for every guest who walked through the doors.

To our Title Sponsors, your partnership makes this event possible. Thank you for standing with us in our mission and helping us bring vital support to Teton Valley Health Care.

And to our wonderful Santa’s Helpers sponsors and donors, thank you for filling our silent auction with thoughtful gifts, certificates, and in-kind services. Your contributions weren’t just items on a table—they reflected the pride, craftsmanship, and generosity of this community. Because of you, our silent auction became a heartfelt showcase of what makes Teton Valley so special.

We are deeply grateful for every contribution, large and small. Because of you, the Festival of Trees has strengthened healthcare close to home.

11/13/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 💫

To our Nurse Practitioners: Kristen Coburn, C-FNP, Anna Giemza-Palmer, NP, PMHNP, and Hyrum Prestwich, NP—thank you for the steady leadership you provide, the kindness you extend, and the comfort you bring to those who need it most. We are grateful for your dedication, your expertise, and your unwavering commitment to our community.

We appreciate you today and always!