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Annual Brake for Breakfast

"The annual Brake for Breakfast was a huge success, both locally and statewide according to Steele Memorial Medical Center press release. The Brake for Breakfast is an annual event that is held the first Wednesday in October. Locally, the event, sponsored by Steele Memorial Medical Center on October 1st in the Steele Memorial Parking Lot, served breakfast to 630 participants. Participants received a healthy breakfast burrito, a pink insulated tote gift, along with breast cancer information. The information booth also handed out flyers on how to schedule a 3D Mammogram by calling (208) 756-5642. Trailing at the end of the drive thru Judy Washbon collected donations from event participants. All in all, the generous community donated over $2,000, Steele Memorial will increase the donation to $2,500 in total. These donations will go to Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) Lemhi Custer County Cancer Fund. "

Steele Memorial Foundation Awards $9,000 in Inaugural Healthcare Student Scholarships

"Salmon, Idaho — The Steele Memorial Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its first-ever Healthcare Student Scholarships, awarding a total of $9,000 to three outstanding students pursuing careers in healthcare-related fields. This new scholarship program marks the beginning of what the Foundation plans to be an ongoing effort to support local students pursuing careers in healthcare."

Steele Memorial Medical Center Receives $300,000 Grant from M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust to Support $3 Million MRI Project

"SALMON, Idaho — Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust to support a nearly $3 million investment in a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit. This represents one of the most significant technology upgrades in SMMC’s history and underscores the hospital’s commitment to advancing healthcare access for residents of Lemhi and Custer Counties."

Thank You, Lemhi County!

"SALMON, Idaho – Steele Memorial Medical Center extends our heartfelt gratitude to the entire community for making the first-ever Live Well 2L Festival a tremendous success. Your enthusiasm, support, and community spirit truly brought this event to life and made this celebration of wellness, music, and togetherness possible."

Steele Memorial Medical Center Awarded $400,000 Grant from Idaho Elks Rehab to Expand Rehabilitation Services

"Salmon, ID — Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $400,000 grant from Idaho Elks Rehab to support the expansion and enhancement of its rehabilitation department. The funding will be distributed over four years, with $100,000 provided annually and the potential for additional support in the future."

Steele Memorial Medical Center Completes Mohs Skin Cancer Treatment Project

"Precision Skin Cancer Treatment Now Offered Locally in Salmon Steele Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce the completion of its Mohs Micrographic Surgery Project, a milestone that brings the gold standard of skin cancer treatment directly to the Lemhi County. "

Steele Memorial Auxiliary Donates $3,850 to Support Hospital Department Needs

"Steele Memorial Auxiliary has once again demonstrated its heartfelt dedication to healthcare in our community by generously donating $3,850 to support key needs across four departments at Steele Memorial Medical Center."

Steele Memorial Medical Center Celebrates the First Scheduled Birth Since Reopening OB Services

"Salmon, ID – Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) is thrilled to announce the first scheduled birth in its obstetrics (OB) department since the program’s reopening under the leadership of Dr. Isaac Sairs and Dr. Joe Krakker. This joyous occasion marks a significant milestone for the hospital and the community, reaffirming SMMC’s commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Salmon and surrounding areas."

Steele Memorial Medical Center 10th Annual Turkey Trot

"Steele Memorial Medical Center hosted the 10th Annual 5K and 1 Mile Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 23rd, Thanksgiving Day."