April is a busy month at PCHD! There is a lot to celebrate with so many great staff and departments. We can’t thank everyone enough for all their hard work and patience- especially in the last year for COVID and construction craziness! April 18-24 ...
The construction is done and it’s time to celebrate! We invite the community to join for an Open House and rededication ribbon cutting of the 60-year old facility and all the renovations completed the last three years… Tuesday, April 27 3:00 – 6:00 p.m....
The Power County Hospital District would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude and many well wishes for happy retirement adventures to one of the best physical therapists in the area- Tom Sutton. Tom has been with the District since 2000. He has helped in...
Currently, all individuals over the age of 18 are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine! Vaccines can help you from getting seriously ill from COVID-19. The known benefits of the vaccine out weigh the potential risk and this is an important step towards ‘herd...
There are many risks associated with the current winter weather, besides the frigid temperatures. One of the most threatening winter hazards is the potential for slipping and falling on patches of ice or snow. The incidence of slips and falls outdoors significantly increases during...
Vaccines can help you from getting seriously ill from COVID-19. The known benefits of the vaccine out weigh the potential risk and you may choose to vaccinate or not, but this is an important step towards ‘herd immunity’ for our communities and getting the...
The holiday season is upon us and 2020 will be one to always remember. This year will be different with the added COVID precautions we should all be taking. It doesn’t mean these changes will be forever! It doesn’t mean that Christmas is ruined! ...
Please see our COVID-19 page with more information! Updated: 12/2/2020 PCHD: COVID19 Facility Reminders for the safety & care of our patients & community… We are here to help! The hospital is OPEN with services still available including 24-7 emergency room, inpatient care, lab...
Please see our COVID-19 page with more information! Effective: 11/2/2020 PCHD: COVID19 Facility Reminders for the safety & care of our patients & community… We are here to help! The hospital is OPEN with services still available including 24-7 emergency room, inpatient care, lab...
The PCHD Pink Ladies Auxiliary is having their annual holiday pie sale! Get some homemade goodness to bake or freeze & save yourself time for the upcoming holidays! Pies are $10.00 each Flavors available to order for UNBAKED pies: Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Mixed Berry, ...
The Annual Brake for Breakfast breast cancer awareness event sponsored by Power County Hospital District and The Hospital Cooperative (THC) is set for Wednesday, October 7 from 7:00-9:00 a.m. or while supplies last. There will be 3 area locations, sponsored by PCHD, to drive-thru and...
The Power County Hospital District is excited to announce the selection of a new logo for the District facilities! The new logo is reminiscent of the “falls” or a wave to reflect our area features. The change to a new logo was driven by...
Harvest is in full swing! For our community, this is a particularly busy and stressful time of year for many people and this fall with have the added challenges of handling COVID-19 spreading across the state. We need employees to stay safe and healthy...
Please see our COVID-19 page with more information! Effective: 8/21/2020 PCHD: COVID19 Facility Reminders for the safety & care of our patients & community… We are here to help! The hospital is OPEN with services still available including 24-7 emergency room, inpatient care, lab...
The PCHD Foundation Board of Directors was very excited and grateful for the many grants and funding in the last 6 months that have helped to purchase several new pieces of equipment for the facility! The Foundation received a $25,000 grant from the Harry...
Please see our COVID-19 page with more information! Effective: 7/7/2020 PCHD: COVID19 Facility Reminders for the safety & care of our patients & community… We are here to help! The hospital is OPEN with services still available including 24-7 emergency room, inpatient care, lab...
Please see our COVID-19 page with more information! Effective: 6/1/2020 PCHD: COVID19 Facility Reminders for the safety & care of our patients & community… We are here to help! The hospital is OPEN with services still available including 24-7 emergency room, inpatient care, lab...
Jill Gehring is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with the providers at Power County Family Clinic. She has some great tips and reminders on how we can all manage the stress of COVID-19 in our lives and helping our children to cope as...
Please see our COVID-19 page with more information! Effective: 4/15/2020 PCHD: COVID19 Facility Reminders for the safety & care of our patients & community… We are here to help! The hospital is OPEN with services still available including 24-7 emergency room, inpatient care, lab...
May 19, 2020 Hospital Bond Information… The Power County Hospital District appreciates the immense support of the community in passing the bond in 2017 that has enabled the update to the aging facility. These ongoing renovations have already changed and added many exciting new...
Effective: 3/19/2020 PCHD: COVID19 Facility Reminders for the safety & care of our patients & community… We are here to help! The hospital is OPEN with services still available including 24-7 emergency room, inpatient care, lab testing, CT-scans, & X-rays. We highly recommend that...
PATIENT NOTICE, Effective 3/13/2020: To help protect our vulnerable patient populations from the potential spread of COVID-19, the Power County Hospital District is instituting the following precautions, until further notice. All Hospital and Nursing Home Access will be limited to 1 door entry for...
The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is fast becoming a daily central story in our lives as cases of the virus have moved from China, across the world, and throughout the United States. Power County Hospital District wants to make sure that our community...
It’s a disease that many are familiar with and is sometimes called the silent killer. While it’s awkward for some to talk about, this month is the perfect time to bring it up with your doctor to discuss your screening test options, since March...
February is American Heart Month and we are celebrating with FOOD! And yes there are lots of tasty heart healthy options out there. We are highlighting four options for you to cook-up and try this month for a tasty breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. ...
Power County Hospital District is excited to welcome our newest provider to the community and District- Physician Assistant, Hershell Cummings. He is now available to see patients at the Power County Family Clinic and Aberdeen Family Clinic locations. He will be joining the medical...
Crawl out from under that blanket this winter and reap the rewards of a cold weather workout! Although many of us put our regular exercise routines on hold during the colder upcoming months, here are a few reasons to rethink that idea and stay...
The PCHD Foundation Inc. is grateful and excited to receive several grants in the last quarter to help update equipment for the Power County Hospital District. A grant from the Union Pacific Railroad Foundation for $9000 helped to purchase new emergency decontamination equipment and...
Your support of local health care and patience with all our renovations in the last year, makes us all feel truly blessed and excited for the future. We want to thank our community for all their support in 2018 with a little fun in...
The early fall chill has hit Southeast Idaho and with it, we are seeing a rise in colds and flu. It’s not too late to get a flu vaccination to help prevent the onset of a serious influenza illness this year. Since many people continue to lump...
The month of “pink ribbons” is here! You will find a multitude of information and educational promotions on breast cancer, research, and screening information. These pink ribbons have become a woman’s annual visual reminder to schedule screening exams and actively try to practice an...
The harvest season is now in full swing for our area. This is an important time for our community with such a strong agriculture industry. Farmers and their extra hired help will now have two months of long hours and hard work to get...
The Power County Family Clinic is happy to provide local counseling services with Jill Gehring! Jill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has over 15 years of experience in a variety of behavioral health & counseling treatment options. She loves helping clients of all ages...
Get your kids ready for school and schedule your child’s annual physical and immunization updates TODAY at either of our clinic locations! All children AND teens should receive annual physicals and a review of their immunization schedule to check for needed updates! Make your appointment this...
July is “Summer Safety Month” and typically our busiest month of the year in the emergency room. There is still plenty of summer left, so we want everyone in our community to be more aware of the potential dangers that occur with this wonderful...
We are all excited to finally begin enjoying the summer activities on these sunshine days, but are you prepared to protect your skin too? Extra time enjoying the outdoors at the pool, parks, camping, or working in your yard or on the farm can also increase the risk...
Power County Family Clinic and Aberdeen Family Clinic will have several FREE Physicals available for the community to take advantage of this summer! FREE Sports Physicals– The PCHD Clinics will now be offering FREE athlete sports physicals 3 times this year for boys & girls, to...
Spring is finally here! But why does a weather change bring an assault of allergies that has many of us running to the doctor and pharmacy? The weather actually has a big effect on allergies and brings new triggers that lead to increases in symptoms. For most...
The Power County Hospital is excited to add Tele-Stroke services at the hospital! These services are now available as part of an affiliation agreement with the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) in Idaho Falls that will help ensure that local residents and surrounding...
Need lab testing? Like cookies? Get both during Medical Lab Professionals Week that is April 21-27 at the Power County Hospital. We are celebrating with patients to thank our heroes in lab coats- those Lab Techs that help get us results! The Power County Hospital District wants...
April 7-13 is National Volunteer Week! We want to give a BIG THANK-YOU to all those that volunteer at our facilities! The Pink Lady Auxiliary, Junior Volunteers, area church members that do services, our piano players, Foundation members, Volunteer Coordinator- Luis Perez, & all those that...
Power County Hospital staff & providers want to remind parents about the upcoming Poison Prevention Week! More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to the 61 Poison Control Centers across the country. More than 90% of these poisonings occur in the home...
It’s American Heart Month- time to make sure your ticker is in top shape! A physical with your doctor is a good place to start along with some basic screenings to check your heart depending upon your age. The most common place to start...
February is American Heart Month and so ironically we are celebrating with FOOD! And yes there are lots of tasty heart healthy options out there. We are highlighting four options for you to cook-up and tryout this month for a tasty breakfast, lunch, dinner,...
We are excited to have our physician, Dr. Scott Conover available for local OB-GYN care including prenatal and postnatal visits with baby deliveries coordinated at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. Save yourself the substantial time and costs to schedule your monthly pregnancy visits here...
Your New Year’s resolution is probably calling to lose weight and get in shape in 2019, so crawl out from under that blanket and reap the rewards of a cold weather workout! Many of us put our regular exercise routines on hold during the...
Tis the season for winter and holiday fun, but the hazards of the season can ruin everyone’s spirit, so remember to beware of these top 12 dangers with a familiar holiday tune… “On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” ...
Feeling the Season Holiday Auction & Cook-off! Join us to kick-off the holidays for the PCHD Foundation’s Holiday Auction AND Chili-Soup Cook-off. Come vote for your favorite & compete in the Dessert Wars for tasty treats to take home! Lots of great Silent & Live...
Halloween night is always a special time of year, particularly for kids. The imagination can run wild with the fun of dressing-up for a night, plus there’s the bonus of all that candy! Power County Hospital wants to take this opportunity to remind parents...
American Falls is a safe community and tackles small disasters with ease. Our local emergency crews are efficient in dealing with different situations from an area gas leak to fires, flooding, or blizzards. But when you consider all the hurricanes and flooding happening on the east...
Join us for this year’s AMERICAN FALLS DAY jungle fun on Saturday, August 4th! Swing on in to our booth in the city park for plenty of prizes and sunscreen for the kids. We will also have a FREE raffle to WIN 2 tickets to the LONG RUN-...
Now that school is out, many working parents are having to wrestle with deciding whether kids are ready to stay home alone for the summer! The answer to the question is different for every family! Ideally, you have a great daycare or family/friend option...
Thursday, June 21 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at AF City Park Get the kids & ride your bike or scooter down to the AF City Park to participate in the American Falls Bike Rodeo & Summer Safety Fair! The course is put together by the AF...
Our major facility renovations are now beginning! We have been working with the architects and construction managers the last several weeks to pull together final plans, phasing, and bids. Safety fencing began May 1st, bid packages and approval will be May 10th, and construction...
The Power County Family Clinic will be providing FREE spring sports physicals AT THE SCHOOLS this year! Mark your calendar to attend if your student athlete- entering grades 9 & 11- need their physical to participate in sports for the 2018-2019 seasons! Rockland High School: ...
Did you apply for a job with Power County Hospital District from 2010-2016? If you did, then you may have received a recent letter from the website company FASTHEALTH about a potential breach of personal information related to PCHD. Unfortunately, they had information taken from their...
Need lab testing? Like cookies? Get both the week of April 23rd at Power County Hospital during National Laboratory Professionals Lab Week! We are celebrating with patients to thank our amazing Lab Techs this month for all the hard work they do for our...
April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week! We want to give a BIG THANK-YOU to all those that volunteer at our facilities! The Pink Lady Auxiliary, AFHS HOSA Club, Junior Volunteers, area church members that do services, our piano players, Foundation members, Volunteer Coordinator- Luis...
This month means Spring Break is here for lots of people! So, if you’re not out on a fun family vacation, then you might as well tackle some spring cleaning! Giving your house a good ‘deep’ cleaning will clear out the winter germs and bacteria to...
We recently completed renovations to the radiology area, as part of our first project with our major remodel! The room got updates to the flooring, walls, electrical, paint, lighting, ventilation and the latest digital wireless technology! It is the newest full digital X-ray system available in...
February is American Heart Month and so we are celebrating with FOOD! And yes there are lots of tasty heart healthy options out there. Here are some of our favorite links and recipes- each has information on why the ingredients are good for your...
Celebrate American Heart Month with Power County Hospital District! Heart Disease is the #1 killer of Americans & every 34 seconds someone has a coronary event. Limit your Risks…Eat right, Exercise, Get a Physical *Get an annual PHYSICAL this month with the Power County...
Hypertension is a leading risk factor for death and disability worldwide and directly related to developing a stroke and heart disease. Recently the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) provided new evidence based guidelines for providers and patients for...
Colds and flu are in full swing right now and the number one thing you can do to protect yourself and stay healthier is to wash your hands often and correctly. So should you rely on the more commonly used hand sanitizers or soap and water...
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month. There are currently over 5 million Americans affected by this incurable disease and 38,000 of them are in Idaho. This number is also rising steadily with our growing elderly population and according to the Alzheimer’s Association the...
Grab your shoes & gear up before the big meal! TURKEY TROT FUN RUN! Thanksgiving Morning (November 23rd) 2 Mile, 5 K, and 10 K walk & run options for adults & kids Start Location: Power County Hospital at 510 Roosevelt Street American...
The PCHD Pink Ladies Auxiliary is having their annual pie sale! Get some homemade goodness to bake or freeze & save yourself time for the upcoming holidays! Unbaked Pies are $10.00 each. Flavors available to order: Blueberry Mixed Berry Cherry Apple Rhubarb Peach Strawberry-Rhubarb...
The fall chill has finally hit Southeast Idaho and with it, we are sure to begin seeing a rise in colds and flu. We encourage everyone in our community to consider getting a flu vaccination this time of year to help prevent the onset...
Power County Hospital District is excited to welcome our newest physician to the community and District- Dr. Scott Conover. Dr. Conover will start seeing new patients at the Power County Family Clinic on July 17th. He will be joining current physician Dr. Garrett Seibold...
The first days of school are just around the corner and if you haven’t already scheduled your children and teens for a back to school physical and immunization update, this month is the perfect opportunity to get caught up to be ready for the...
Independence Day fireworks and celebrations are a must for celebrating our country’s annual birthday, but fireworks can also cause many serious injuries if precautions are not used. The most common fireworks-related injuries seen in emergency rooms involve children under 14 with burn injuries to...
The Power County Hospital District would like to take this time to remind our community that June is National Men’s Health Month. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of...
I am elated that the residents of Power County came out in support of the bond election on Tuesday, May 16th. Thank you for your support of our project. Many hours of preparation and planning have gone in to this project and it is certainly...
The election for the Power County Hospital District’s renovation bond proposal will be held on Tuesday, May 16th with local polling precincts open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The proposed Hospital District renovation bond is for $14.95 million dollars for a 30-year bond....
The Power County Hospital District is seeking a bond from the community for major renovations to the current hospital and nursing home this May 16th. The bond is for $14.95 million dollars with a 30-year term. We know that many of you may still...
The upcoming area elections will propose some important updates needed to facilities in our county. These proposals, while at a cost for us all, can also help make a lasting economic difference, provide better services, and drive further area development to benefit us all....
February is American Heart Month AND Valentines Day is quickly approaching, so why not make your sweetheart a heart-healthy romantic dinner to celebrate both occasions! Impress your sweetheart- get a babysitter, break out the tablecloths, candles, and the china that you never use and...
It feels like the winter of ‘69 out there! Many of us remember the good old days of consistent snowy winters like this one, but I think we are all a little out of practice in preparing and dealing with it. So, because it’s...
The Dreaded Winter Daily Chore! Snow shoveling seems like a daily chore these days, but it’s important to do it correctly and carefully to avoid injury or even death! The two biggest risks of shoveling are back injuries and heart attacks. In 2007, over...
With the New Year upon us, I would like to reflect on the past year of activities, and share some of the plans for the Power County Hospital District to come. We have accomplished several wonderful things this last year. With continued advancements of...
Join PCHD this month for some holiday fun… “Twas the Night before Christmas…in Power County” Holiday Light Contest! Checkout PCHD’s Facebook page for postings of area house’s with the best holiday light displays. We are asking you to help us pick a winner by ‘Liking...
December 4-10 is National Handwashing Week! Percentage of people who said they wash their hands after using a public restroom VS. percentage who actually did: MEN: 92% vs. 58% WOMEN: 97% vs. 75% As our Infection Control Officer says over, and over, and over...
Thursday, December 1st 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm St. John’s Lutheran Church $5/adults and $2/child 12 & under Join us for the PCHD Foundation’s “Feeling the Season” holiday auction and chili/soup cook-off! A variety of soup and chili available to eat- come pick...
Power County Hospital District has served the community and its health care needs for 55 years. It is an important asset in our community in not only caring for our residents, but in recruiting businesses and making an economic impact to the community. The...
Sign-up the family and get out before that big dinner to join us for the PCHD Foundation’s annual Turkey Trot! November 24, 2016 at 8:00am Start Location: Power County Hospital District at 510 Roosevelt, American Falls 2 Mile Walk, 2 Mile Run, 5K Walk, and...
The Annual Brake for Breakfast sponsored by Power County Hospital District and The Hospital Cooperative (THC) is set for Wednesday, October 5th in several regional communities. Fourteen hospitals, all members of The Hospital Cooperative, have joined forces to raise breast cancer awareness. Locally, the...
New affiliation agreement lays out framework for how the two hospitals will collaborate to ensure residents of American Falls, Idaho, and surrounding communities have access to specialists from one of the country’s top academic medical centers. Officials from Power County Hospital District today announced...
Have questions about long term care options and estate planning? How will I pay for long term care? Will Medicare cover my stay? Do I need a power of attorney? Unfortunately most people wait until they are in the middle of a health care...
Proposed LOWER Level Floor Plan The LOWER level becomes the MAIN entrance for the Skilled Nursing Facility (Nursing Home) to make it easier for family access. Additional covered parking garage with 15 spaces in place of the helipad. Reconfigured parking and entrance on the lower level...
The current proposed plan from the Board of Trustees will expand and renovate the facility in all service areas, including the hospital, emergency room, nursing home, therapy, and business areas for a total renovation expense of approximately $15.25 million dollars. The board and administration will...
Investing in Your Future Health Care The Power County Hospital District recently celebrated its 55th anniversary at its present location. A LOT has changed in the delivery of health care and with patient expectations during that time. Through these years the District has worked...
