News | Steele Memorial Medical Center

Informational Q&A Regarding Steele Memorial’s Interest in School District Property

"This property is uniquely important because of where it sits. Housing, commercial development, and other uses may be possible in multiple areas of Salmon, but connected hospital campus expansion can only happen near the existing hospital. Because CMS recognizes proximity to the main hospital campus in its provider-based rules, the adjacent school district property is not just convenient; it is strategically and operationally important to the future of local healthcare. Once land next to the hospital is developed for another purpose, it may no longer be available for connected healthcare growth. This decision is bigger than a land sale. It is about whether Salmon preserves the ability to grow local healthcare where it already exists."

Steele Memorial Medical Center Welcomes Dr. James Petersen to Family Practice OB Team

"Salmon, ID — Steele Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of James Petersen, MD, as a Family Practice OB Physician, further strengthening obstetrical and family medicine services for Salmon and the surrounding rural region. Dr. Petersen joins a dedicated OB team that includes Dr. Isaac Sairs, Dr. Joe Krakker, and a highly trained OB nursing team, continuing Steele Memorial’s commitment to providing high-quality care close to home."

Steele Memorial Medical Center Donates $500 to Salmon Youth Soccer Association for New Goals

"Salmon, Idaho — Steele Memorial Medical Center is pleased to support the Salmon Youth Soccer Association with a $500 donation to help fund the purchase of new soccer goals."

Steele Memorial Medical Center Hosts Heart Health Walk, Lunch, and Educational Presentation for the Community

"Salmon, Idaho — On Friday, February 27, Steele Memorial Medical Center welcomed community members to a Heart Health Walk, Lunch, and Educational Presentation, bringing people together to focus on cardiovascular wellness, prevention, and education."

Steele Memorial Medical Center and Community Donate $500 to Salmon Senior Center

"Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC), together with generous community members, proudly donated $500 to the Salmon Senior Center, supporting programs and services that benefit local seniors throughout Lemhi County."

Steele Memorial Medical Center Donates $500 to Lemhi Cattle & Horse Growers Association

"Salmon, Idaho — Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) is proud to announce a $500 donation to the Lemhi Cattle & Horse Growers Association in support of local agriculture and the ranching community that plays a vital role in Lemhi County."

Steele Memorial Medical Center Donates $2,500 to EICAP Lemhi & Custer County Cancer Fund

"Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) recently donated $2,500 to the Lemhi & Custer County Cancer Fund administered by Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP), continuing its commitment to supporting local residents impacted by cancer."

Local Consultant and Clients Donate Spa Gift Baskets to Support Cancer Patients at Steele Memorial Medical Center

"Steele Memorial Medical Center extends its heartfelt appreciation to local Salmon consultant Shannon Noack of Lemongrass Spa Natural Skincare and her generous clients for a meaningful donation that brought comfort and encouragement to patients undergoing cancer treatment."

Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation Awards $150,000 to Support Steele Memorial Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Expansion

"Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) is honored to announce a $150,000 grant from the Robert and Mary Jane Smith Foundation to support the expansion of its Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department. This investment adds to the $400,000 grant awarded earlier this year by Idaho Elks Rehab, bringing total philanthropic support for the project to $550,000. Together, these contributions move SMMC significantly closer to creating an improved rehabilitation space that meets the growing needs of the Salmon community."

Steele Memorial Medical Center 12th Annual Turkey Trot

"The 12th Annual Turkey Trot, hosted by Steele Memorial Medical Center, brought festive energy and community spirit to Salmon on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th. With a fantastic 36-degree start to the morning—ideal for a crisp holiday run—more than 260 registered participants gathered to run, walk, or trot the 5K or 1-mile course."

Celebrating National Rural Health Week- Nov 17-21

"The Idaho Hospital Association published an important Rural Health Week message last week, and Steele Memorial Medical Center was highlighted as an example of the essential role rural hospitals play in Idaho. We’re honored to represent our community and the unique challenges—and strengths—of rural healthcare. Read the full press release:"

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."