Steele Memorial Medical Center

07/25/2025

💙 Huge thanks to our early sponsors for stepping up to support rural healthcare through the Night Golf Tournament!

There’s still time to join them!
Sponsorships help fund our MRI machine upgrade at Steele Memorial Medical Center—a vital investment in local diagnostics and patient care.

💼 Opportunities start at $500
📝 Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct4pPBArMD-cFjUusf4ksQx8NGkiS1EJ_fe47Sf-ivn-2zng/viewform?usp=dialog
📅 Event: Friday, August 8 | 🕤 Tee Time: 9:30 PM
📍 Salmon Valley Golf Course

Let’s hit our $10,000 goal and shine a light on better care.

07/24/2025

🎉 Celebrating a Remarkable Career! 🎉

After an incredible 33 years of dedicated service, Teresa McFarland is retiring from Steele Memorial Medical Center.

As a Medical Records Coder, Teresa played a vital role behind the scenes—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and excellence in our medical documentation. Her attention to detail, deep knowledge, and unwavering commitment have made a lasting impact on our organization and the patients we serve.

Please join us in thanking Teresa for her decades of hard work, loyalty, and service to Steele Memorial. She has been a valued member of our team, and her presence will be truly missed.

Congratulations, Teresa! Wishing you all the best in this exciting next chapter. 💐

07/23/2025

Having symptoms that are hard to talk about? You’re not alone.

Dr. Svientek is compassionate, understanding, and here to help with:
🌀 Bloating or pelvic discomfort
😣 Painful periods or spotting
🗓 Questions about birth control, fertility, or menopause

She has appointments open July 28, 29 & 30—and she takes the time to listen.

📞 Call (208) 756-5666 to schedule your visit.
🔗 https://www.steelemh.org/our-services/womens-health

07/23/2025

Before you head outside this weekend, check the UV Index—a tool that tells you how strong the sun’s rays are and how quickly you can burn.

🌞 A UV Index of 6 or higher means unprotected skin can burn in less than 15 minutes.
🌤️ Even on cloudy days, UV rays can still damage your skin.

✅ Use SPF 30+ sunscreen
🧢 Wear a wide-brim hat
🕶️ Choose sunglasses that block 100% of UVA/UVB
⛱️ Seek shade midday
👩‍⚕️ And most importantly—get regular skin checks

Our Dermatology Clinic offers full-body skin exams and Mohs surgery for skin cancer treatment, right here in Salmon.

📞 No referral needed. Call 208-756-5666 to schedule your appointment.
🔗 Learn more about Dermatology Services

07/21/2025

🌙⛳ Get ready for one of the most unique fundraising events in Lemhi County!

The Steele Memorial Foundation’s 3rd Annual Night Golf Tournament Fundraiser is set for Friday, August 8, 2025 at Salmon Valley Golf Course — and we can’t wait to see you under the stars!

This glow-in-the-dark event helps fund our 2025–2026 campaign to upgrade the MRI machine at Steele Memorial Medical Center—bringing faster, clearer imaging to our rural patients.

💡 Save the date. Invite your team. And consider becoming a sponsor to make a bigger impact.

📅 Tee Time: 9:30 PM
📝 Registration: At Salmon Valley Golf Course
📞 Sponsor Contact: Jenny Tracy, (208) 756-5612

💼 Sponsorships now open!
💎 Platinum – $1,000
🥇 Gold – $750
🥈 Silver – $500
📥 Sign up here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct4pPBArMD-cFjUusf4ksQx8NGkiS1EJ_fe47Sf-ivn-2zng/viewform?usp=dialog

07/21/2025

Is your child complaining of sore knees, a stiff back, or not wanting to play like they used to? While it’s common to chalk these up to “growing pains,” persistent joint pain may be a sign of something more—like juvenile arthritis.

Watch for:
🔸 Joint stiffness (especially in the morning)
🔸 Swelling or warmth around joints
🔸 Frequent limping or avoiding activity
🔸 Ongoing fatigue or irritability

Early diagnosis can prevent long-term joint damage and help kids stay active and well.

👩‍⚕️ Our Family Practice providers are trained to evaluate and guide treatment plans, with support from rehabilitation specialists.

📞 Call 208-756-6212 to schedule an appointment.
🔗 Learn about Rehab Services

https://www.steelemh.org/our-services/rehabilitation-services

At Steele Therapy Connections, our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of our community through excellence in rehabilitation, collaboration, and the promotion of wellness. STC offers cardio-pulmonary, physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient set...

07/18/2025

That spot that won’t go away after a sunburn? It might be more than just irritation. Skin cancers—especially basal cell carcinoma—can start out looking like a stubborn patch of dry skin, a pimple, or a scab that keeps returning.

🔎 Watch for warning signs like:

A sore that doesn’t heal

A flat or raised patch that itches, bleeds, or flakes

A mole that changes size, shape, or color

Our Dermatology Clinic at Steele Memorial offers full skin evaluations and Mohs surgery for early-stage skin cancers—without the need to travel.

📞 No referral needed. Call 208-756-5666 to schedule.
🔗 Visit our Dermatology page
https://www.steelemh.org/our-services/dermatology

07/16/2025

📢 New Date for Our Childbirth Education Class

Due to low number of sign-ups for July, we’ve rescheduled the “Welcoming Baby with Confidence” Childbirth Education Class to give more families the chance to attend.

🗓 New Date: Saturday, September 20
🕙 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (includes a 30-minute lunch break)
📍 Steele Memorial Medical Center

This class is perfect for expectant parents who want to feel more prepared, more informed, and more confident as they get ready to welcome their baby.

We'll cover:
• What to expect during each stage of labor
• Natural and medical coping techniques
• How to kick off a calm and connected golden hour
• A tour of our labor unit and meet-the-team
• And much more!

Light refreshments will be provided, and all attendees will be entered to win a hands free breast pump.

Spots are limited — call 208-756-5612 to register. We hope to see you there!

07/16/2025

When kids experience joint pain, it can limit their ability to play, participate in school activities, or just enjoy being a kid.

At Steele Memorial Medical Center, our Rehabilitation Services team helps families navigate pediatric joint pain and chronic conditions like juvenile arthritis—right here in Lemhi County.

With gentle, age-appropriate therapy, we support:
✅ Joint flexibility and strength
✅ Pain management
✅ Posture and body mechanics
✅ Encouragement and confidence

If your child has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis—or is showing signs—our providers are here to help them stay active, safe, and strong.

📞 Talk to your primary care provider or call 208-756-5631 to learn more.
🔗 Learn about Rehabilitation Services
https://www.steelemh.org/our-services/rehabilitation-services

07/15/2025

You know your body best—so listen when something feels off.

Dr. Svientek is here to support your health journey, whether you're:
🔸 Managing menopause
🔸 Feeling hormonal shifts
🔸 Dealing with heavy or irregular periods
🔸 Just due for a check-up

Appointments available July 28, 29 & 30 at Steele Memorial Medical Center.

📞 Call (208) 756-5666 to schedule
🔗 https://www.steelemh.org/our-services/womens-health

Your health matters—every single day.

07/12/2025

The Black Lillies at the Live Well 2L Festival - Where Health Meets Harmony

07/12/2025

Come see the Jeff Crosby band live! Live Well 2L Festival - Where Health Meets Harmony