Teton Valley Health Care Inc

02/04/2026

🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔🌟

Thank you to everyone in Teton Valley who has stepped up to support TVHC in many ways. We continue working hard to stabilize our hospital as we work toward a long‑term, sustainable solution.

We’ve begun early conversations with several hospitals and health systems. These are exploratory only, and no decisions have been made. We’ll keep the community informed as this process continues.

We’re also working closely with the County Commissioners to ensure healthcare remains strong and accessible in our Valley.

📰 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
We continue to work closely with media partners to ensure our community understands where we are today and where we’re headed. Clear, factual communication remains our priority. If you ever have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact me, Nancy Osmundson, directly at nosmundson@tvhcare.org, or Hunter Hill at hhill@tvhcare.org.

Thank you for your continued support — it truly makes a difference.

01/30/2026

🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 🌟

As we move forward together, we want to keep our community informed and uplifted with the progress happening at Teton Valley Health Care. Here are a few encouraging updates from this week:

🤝 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Our leadership team has been actively connecting with other hospitals and healthcare organizations across the region. Many rural hospitals are navigating similar challenges, and these conversations are helping us explore strong, sustainable options for the future of care in Teton Valley.

🏛️ 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Our County Commissioners have spent time on Capitol Hill meeting with state and federal leaders to highlight the essential role TVHC plays in our region. Their efforts are gaining momentum, and we’re grateful for the growing support for rural healthcare in Idaho.

📰 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
We continue to work closely with media partners to ensure our community understands where we are today and where we’re headed. Clear, factual communication remains our priority. If you ever have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact me, Nancy Osmundson, directly at nosmundson@tvhcare.org, or Hunter Hill at hhill@tvhcare.org.

💙 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 & 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕
We are deeply encouraged by the outreach and generosity from donors and community members. Your support strengthens our mission and helps us focus on long‑term solutions that will keep high‑quality healthcare close to home.

Thank you, Teton Valley, for your trust, your engagement, and your unwavering support. We’re committed to keeping you updated as we move forward—together.

01/28/2026

While recent weeks have required us to make difficult decisions, I want to share with our community that we remain deeply optimistic about the future of Teton Valley Health Care.
 
Even as we’ve had to reduce our workforce and close our infusion clinic, we have been actively engaged in meaningful conversations with potential partners who share our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the Teton Valley community. These discussions are progressing positively, and we are exploring opportunities that would not only stabilize our operations but position TVHC for sustainable growth.
 
The resilience of this hospital has always been rooted in the strength of our community, and that foundation remains as solid as ever. We are working diligently to ensure that Teton Valley Health Care continues to serve as a vital healthcare resource for generations to come.
 
I understand that change can be unsettling, but I ask our community to remain hopeful. The partnerships we’re pursuing reflect a shared vision for a thriving healthcare facility that can expand services and better meet the evolving needs of our region. We are committed to keeping the community informed as these conversations advance.
 
Teton Valley Health Care has weathered challenges before, and we will emerge from this period stronger and more capable of fulfilling our mission. 

Sincerely,
Nancy Osmundson
Chief Public Relations Officer
Teton Valley Health Care
nosmundson@tvhcare.org

01/25/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞:
𝐓𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 $𝟏𝟖𝟗 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Teton Valley Health Care wishes to address a recent article published by Teton Valley News. While the article contained accurate information, the headline was misleading, prompting the publication to issue corrections.

It is important to clarify that Teton Valley Health Care has not received $189 million in funding. This amount, part of a larger initiative known as the Rural Health Transformation funding, remains at the federal level and is earmarked for rural hospitals and healthcare providers nationwide.

We are actively monitoring the progress of this funding on a daily basis. Once it is approved, it will proceed through the legislative process, reach the states, and ultimately be distributed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Current projections indicate that organizations in the State of Idaho may not see any of this funding until at least October. Furthermore, there is growing concern that urban and suburban areas are likely to receive a significant portion of these resources, which were originally intended to bolster rural healthcare facilities.

At this time, Teton Valley Health Care does not anticipate receiving any substantial portion of the $189 million allocated to Idaho over the next five years.

For any inquiries regarding funding or the status of Teton Valley Health Care, please do not hesitate to contact myself, Nancy Osmundson, Chief Public Relations Officer, at your convenience.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Contact:
Nancy Osmundson
Chief Public Relations Officer
Teton Valley Health Care
nosmundson@tvhcare.

Idaho secured $185.9 million in state-wide federal rural healthcare funding on Dec. 29. But, the proposed relief comes after a long line of healthcare cuts for Teton Valley Health Care,

01/21/2026

Rural healthcare systems across the nation are facing unprecedented challenges. Rising costs and increased demand for services make it harder for small hospitals to remain financially stable.

For our community, a strong local hospital means:
✅ Faster care during emergencies
✅ Fewer long and often dangerous trips to distant hospitals
✅ Continued access to inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services
✅ A healthier, more resilient community overall.

Your donation today can help protect access to high-quality, compassionate care close to home. As we close out our annual appeal, we hope you’ll consider making an impact today by giving to local, rural health.

01/19/2026

At Teton Valley Health Care, we’re proud to have dedicated physicians like Dr. Gretchen Stumhofer on our team, providing compassionate, high-quality emergency care to our community when it matters most.

Dr. Stumhofer is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician whose path to healthcare began at age 18 as an EMT and includes service as a U.S. Forest Service smokejumper. Her passion for helping people during critical moments led her to emergency medicine—a specialty she values for its fast pace, teamwork, and ever-changing challenges.

In this video, Dr. Stumhofer shares what she loves most about living in Teton Valley, what inspired her to pursue emergency medicine, and why Teton Valley Hospital is the place for her to care for patients and call home.

👉 Watch now to get to know Dr. Stumhofer, both as a physician and as a neighbor.

01/15/2026

Let’s Talk Measles: Part 3️⃣

In this video, Dr. Beebe, Board Certified Pediatrician discusses the recent changes to the CDC Guidelines for vaccines.

01/14/2026

We’d like to share an important update with our community 💙

Anna Gunderson, PA-C will be concluding her full-time practice with Teton Valley Health Care in January. We are incredibly grateful for the excellent care, dedication, and compassion Anna has provided to our patients and community over the past several years. She has built strong, meaningful relationships, and she will truly be missed.

Moving forward, Anna will remain PRN, meaning she will provide limited coverage as needed to​​ help support continuity of care during this transition.

Please know that our commitment to your care remains unchanged. We are prepared to ensure a smooth transition, with a team of outstanding providers ready to continue delivering high-quality care for you and your family.

Our family medicine and pediatric providers include:
• Dr. Nathan Levanger
• Dr. Chad Horrocks
• Dr. David Tomchak
• Dr. Steve Beebe
• Kristen Coburn, C-FNP
• Eric Baler, PA-C
• Michelle Stone, PA-C
• Janene Witherite, PA-C
• Troy Weston, PA-C

If you have questions about this transition or selecting a provider moving forward, our clinic team is happy to help. Please call us at 📞 208-354-2383.

Thank you for your continued trust in Teton Valley Health Care and for being such an important part of our healthcare community.

01/13/2026

Let’s Talk Measles Exposure! Part 2️⃣

In this video, Dr. Beebe, Board Certified Pediatrician, discusses more on if your child has been exposed or has contracted measles, immunization recommendations and how Vitamin A plays a role in recovery.

01/13/2026

Happy National Pharmacist Day! 🎉💊

We’re celebrating our incredible pharmacists here at Teton Valley Health Care, who go above and beyond to keep our community healthy. From answering questions and offering guidance to ensuring prescriptions are filled accurately and on time, their dedication truly makes a difference.

In 2025 alone, our pharmacists administered 33,590 medications, helping patients get the care they need when they need it most.

Thank you to our pharmacists for your expertise, compassion, and commitment! We appreciate you today and every day!

01/12/2026

Let’s Talk Measles! Part 1️⃣

Dr. Beebe, Board Certified Pediatrician, gives the low-down on the recent nation wide outbreak, how it could impact our area, the symptoms you should look for and protocol if you suspect your child has been exposed.

Education is key!

01/08/2026

“We Are Going to Take Really Good Care of You.”

A few weeks ago, Andy Heffron injured his knee while packing heavy elk quarters out of the mountains. What followed was a journey through diagnosis, surgery, and recovery—one that reminded him just how special it is to receive care close to home.

From the very beginning, Andy says every encounter at Teton Valley Health Care reflected exceptional care and genuine compassion. On a cold, icy morning, the Facilities & Maintenance team had already treated the walkways, making it possible for him to safely make his way into the Orthopedic Clinic despite his injury. It was a small detail—but one that spoke volumes.

Inside the clinic, the Orthopedics and Nursing teams provided attentive, professional care. Orthopedic Physician, Mike Haskell, ordered the appropriate tests, clearly explained treatment options, assisted with surgery, and took the time to educate Andy both before and after the procedure. Andy describes him as a strong asset to TVHC.

Andy also shared high praise for Dr. Stefan Turkula, describing him as a talented surgeon and a warm, compassionate human being. He appreciated the time Dr. Turkula took to explain the surgical procedure and the confidence he instilled in achieving a positive outcome. Although Dr. Turkula is no longer seeing patients at Teton Vally Health Care, he continues to perform surgeries at TVHC in our Operating Room.

Throughout the process, Andy experienced seamless coordination across departments. Laboratory Services made blood draws quick and painless (even for someone who hates needles). Imaging—including X-ray, EKG, and MRI—was efficient, professional, and reassuring.

When it came time for surgery, Andy recalls the Surgical Services team as both professional and kind. What stood out most was a moment just before anesthesia, when members of the surgical and anesthesia teams each told him, “We are going to take really good care of you.” Those simple, sincere words left a lasting impression—instilling trust, calm, and confidence at a critical moment.

A few weeks post-surgery, Andy is recovering well and looks forward to a full return to the activities he loves with the help of TVHC Rehabilitation Services.

“I am grateful that we have a community that cares and provides professional healthcare with a personal touch,” Andy shared.

-Andy Heffron, Resident of Teton Valley