Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center http://eirmc.com/ News Remarkable concern for patients, extraordinary acts of kindness, humble community service http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/f10c48a6-9a3c-4e79-abf9-6a36f8c11f8b/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Frist Award winners are shown to have demonstrated "remarkable concern for the welfare and happiness of patients, have performed extraordinary acts of kindness, and have been committed to non-hospital community service as well." Mon, 14 May 2012 12:51:18 EDT f10c48a6-9a3c-4e79-abf9-6a36f8c11f8b Storks deliver Babies, But What do Pink Flamingos Do? http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/ea7b57fb-50fc-4b1e-b642-cba366e742cf/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 EIRMC raises funds for The American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life." Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:42:45 EDT ea7b57fb-50fc-4b1e-b642-cba366e742cf What Does Autism Look Like? EIRMC's Dr. Susan Bunnell answers. http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/e7fcc333-6d65-4d8a-9c26-ea9a70429342/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 A CDC study shows that there are nearly 80% more kids in the United States with Autism now compared to less than a decade ago. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:43:18 EDT e7fcc333-6d65-4d8a-9c26-ea9a70429342 Dixie Weber Promoted to Director of Women and Children’s Services at EIRMC http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/32a00a9f-5782-4ca0-8e4a-5d3ad8bee8b7/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 She has been with EIRMC’s Women and Children’s Services since 2011 as Clinical Nurse Manager, and was instrumental in EIRMC’s 2011 Neonatal Intensive Care expansion project. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:31:44 EDT 32a00a9f-5782-4ca0-8e4a-5d3ad8bee8b7 Idaho Falls Symphony Presents EIRMC Red Dress Concert http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/15c89815-066b-4255-9a1a-b6ab63c5a0a3/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Concertgoers urged to wear red to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:09:44 EDT 15c89815-066b-4255-9a1a-b6ab63c5a0a3 EIRMC’s 24th Annual Heart & Health Fair 2012 http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/7822a70e-85c4-406d-af99-0d5e824e51a3/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 The event caters to people who want to learn more about protecting themselves from cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:20:05 EDT 7822a70e-85c4-406d-af99-0d5e824e51a3 EIRMC Chief Operations Officer Earns Prestigious Appointment http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/158c4339-c224-4057-b5e4-3ab6a8014a0a/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Sandee Moore, Chief Operations Office for Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, has been appointed to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:10:49 EST 158c4339-c224-4057-b5e4-3ab6a8014a0a EIRMC Partners with CareFinder to Connect Patients with Providers http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/039198dc-b1ac-466a-ae3d-09a132108b96/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 iPhone app lets patients and families find healthcare services and share their experiences with others Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:59:25 EST 039198dc-b1ac-466a-ae3d-09a132108b96 EIRMC Cancer Screenings Set for Oct. 29 http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/8eade9fc-8c6f-4d8e-9e1d-fc4913f08daf/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Free and Reduced-Cost Screenings Save Lives Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:12:53 EST 8eade9fc-8c6f-4d8e-9e1d-fc4913f08daf Patients with 30 or Greater BMI now Qualify for Lap-Band Procedure http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/a1824e50-5034-4dc6-af8f-da7679bfb7bb/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 New U Surgical Weight Loss Center Supports FDA Decision Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:09:10 EST a1824e50-5034-4dc6-af8f-da7679bfb7bb New Research: Lap-Band Procedure Pays for Itself in 2 years http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/76eabf67-2cb1-4df1-9167-25fc4933007f/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 A recent study found the cost of a gastric banding weight-loss surgery procedure was offset by reductions in obesity-related medical costs within 2.25 years for surgery. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:08:03 EST 76eabf67-2cb1-4df1-9167-25fc4933007f EIRMC’s Women & Infants Center Hosts Grand Opening http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/84af1d99-e9d0-4001-ad2e-c6315104952b/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Event caps 11-month, $20 million construction project. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:04:53 EST 84af1d99-e9d0-4001-ad2e-c6315104952b EIRMC Volunteer Marks 30-Years of Service http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/be456412-0db9-4daa-ae71-b34e96f63410/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 For 30 years, Phyllis Duenes’s perpetual smile and ready-to-help attitude have made her an invaluable Volunteer at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:08:50 EST be456412-0db9-4daa-ae71-b34e96f63410 EIRMC Announces New Assistant Chief Nursing Officer http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/ea015f78-a2f2-4927-b590-8dfdb965bd30/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Renae Oswald RN, MSN, NHA, NE-BC, to Assistant Chief Nursing Officer. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:08:33 EST ea015f78-a2f2-4927-b590-8dfdb965bd30 Doctors Honored With Prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor - Press Release http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/f1367534-6995-4855-858e-8fa3c1fc1fb9/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Drs. Naeem and Fahim Rahim of the Idaho Kidney Institute were recently awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the National Ethical Coalition of Organizations (NECO). Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:55:34 EST f1367534-6995-4855-858e-8fa3c1fc1fb9 EIRMC Sponsors High School Career Exploration Day - Press Release http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/6dd1ff14-b22d-4e05-b3ba-41e5ef903cf7/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and the Idaho Department of Labor have teamed up to give an up-close perspective to local high school students about the career options available to them in healthcare. Tue, 24 May 2011 10:44:05 EDT 6dd1ff14-b22d-4e05-b3ba-41e5ef903cf7 EIRMC Offers Free Health Fair - Media Coverage http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/8486d64b-6d51-4341-80ee-1b7a2c19b6e4/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 On Saturday afternoon, Eastern Idaho RegionalMedical Center held its annual Heart and Health Care Screening Fair. People were able to get free blood pressure screenings and even get a diabetes risk assessment. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:09:39 EST 8486d64b-6d51-4341-80ee-1b7a2c19b6e4 Surgical Weight Loss Patients Celebrate Anniversary - Press Release http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/86cdd3ac-faa3-42e3-8fcb-a40c90a61c83/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Losing massive amounts of weight and keeping it off after gastric bypass or Lap Banding surgery is no easy feat. But participants at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center’s New U program did just that. Their accomplishment will be celebrated at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27, at the EIRMC Cancer Center. Tue, 17 May 2011 09:52:11 EDT 86cdd3ac-faa3-42e3-8fcb-a40c90a61c83 First Baby of 2011 Born - Media Coverage http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/b211df17-8f73-45ca-8141-c2a21d72168b/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 The first eastern Idaho baby of the New Year was born in Idaho Falls at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Tue, 17 May 2011 09:51:29 EDT b211df17-8f73-45ca-8141-c2a21d72168b First Baby of 2011 Born - Press Release http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/40aa9201-cefc-443d-be6a-46acc00c7f0c/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 The first eastern Idaho baby of the New Year was born in Idaho Falls at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:10:20 EST 40aa9201-cefc-443d-be6a-46acc00c7f0c Diaper Donation Drive Gives to Idaho Families in Need - Press Release http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/98a27130-d9c3-46bf-b70f-6fd1210901cd/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Everyday at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, we've got front row seats to the miracle of birth. It's astonishing and inspiring, but it can also be difficult when considering just how many babies are born into families where basic necessities are missing. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:05:50 EST 98a27130-d9c3-46bf-b70f-6fd1210901cd EIRMC Cancer Screenings Set for Oct. 30 - Press Release http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/d149ea50-e71d-4090-bf43-a76987091036/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is determined to keep area residents from being part of the 562,000 Americans – about 1,500 people a day – expected to die of cancer this year. EIRMC is offering free or reduced-cost cancer screenings Saturday, Oct. 30. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:02:10 EDT d149ea50-e71d-4090-bf43-a76987091036 Get Treated, Not Seated In Emergency - Press Release http://www.eirmc.com/permalink/a707a82e-ab58-4d76-aec8-93e675119650/4e9e5c3e-7088-46f8-ae90-615fdb132250 Emergency Room staff and physicians at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center have slashed the amount of time it takes for patients to be triaged, placed in an ER bed, and seen by a physician. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:09:58 EST a707a82e-ab58-4d76-aec8-93e675119650