September 08, 2017
Jeanie Gentry, CEO and Jenny Tracy, Marketing Manager of Steele Memorial Medical Center present John Hamilton, Pioneer School Principal with much needed school/medical supplies. Among the donated items included 1,800 bandages, 48 personal deodorants, and a case of moist towelettes.
August 31, 2017
As part of Steele Memorial Medical Center’s Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention Program, SMMC offered reduced rate pre-training physicals to all Salmon area student athletes July 26th and August 3rd. Over 60 student athletes participated in the program, making it a great success. Jeanie Gentry, Steele Memorial CEO stated, “Steele Memorial Medical Center providers and employees are proud of our commitment to enhance the health of young athletes, and are looking forward to a safe and successful year of athletic events.”
February 20, 2017
Steele Memorial Medical Center honors Cammie Hugunin, RN on her retirement. Cammie began working for the organization May 23, 1977. Stephanie Orr, Chief Nursing Officer says, "I’m honored to have worked with Cammie and witnessed her compassionate care, caring for the grandchild all the way to the grandparent, an honor bestowed on those working in a small community for forty years.
February 06, 2017
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, is our nation's No. 1 cause of death; in fact, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women. February is National Heart Awareness Month; and, in observance Steele Memorial Medical Center supported the National Wear Red Day on February 3, 2017.
January 10, 2017
The New Year’s baby was delivered January 5, 2017 at 12:28 pm at Steele Memorial Medical Center by Dr. Natelson. Morgan John Thimons was born to the proud parents of Ben and Natasha Thimons and brother Maddox (from Salmon).
December 05, 2016
Steele Memorial Medical Center hosted the 4th Annual 5K or 1 Mile Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 24th, Thanksgiving Day. There were a total of 140 runners, walkers, and trotters ranging in age from 1 year to 80 years old. The weather was a perfect 30 degrees and sunny. Several participants dressed up in turkey costumes and other creative costumes.
November 17, 2016
Steele Memorial Medical Center vows to support all community members including employees who need support to quit smoking November 17. Smoking cessation information is available in the Steele Memorial lobby on Thursday, November 17. EIPH Smoking Cessation Support Group starts Tuesday, November 22, 5:30-6:30 pm at the Mahoney House.
August 09, 2016
Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) recently announced it will be offering a new service to the community at the end of this month. A new urgent care Walk-In clinic will open August 29, 2016.
Jeanie Gentry, SMMC CEO stated this is in response to strong community input. “Ever since I joined Steele in April, I have heard people asking for an urgent care service,” stated Gentry.
June 28, 2016
For the second year in a row, Becker's Hospital Review has named Steele Memorial Medical Center in a published list of "50 Critical Access Hospitals to Know" in the United States.
Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC), is a Medicare-Certified, county-owned, 18-bed Critical Access Hospital and associated Rural Health Clinic. Located at 203 South Daisy Street in Salmon, Idaho, SMMC is a comprehensive healthcare system serving people in Lemhi and Custer counties and surrounding areas.
June 20, 2016
Danika Williams of Salmon, Idaho organized and collected donations from the Lemhi County Community for the purchase of 29 Thirty One® zip top organizing utility totes filled with care items for Steele Memorial Medical Center chemotherapy patients. The contents of the Thirty One totes included:
May 23, 2016
Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, ID was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the country.
The Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals, including Steele Memorial Medical Center, scored best among critical access hospitals on iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength Index™.
April 19, 2016
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Steele Memorial Medical Center’s (SMMC) Dietary Department participated in a cash donation drive to benefit Salmon’s local food banks. We decided on a cash donation so that the local Food Bank would have the opportunity to purchase fresh produce with the donated funds. The drive consisted of a pancake feed hosted by SMMC and a collection jar.
