Keeping Yourself and Others Healthy During a Pandemic
By Colleen Sholar, D.O., FAAFP, Chief of Medical Staff As a family physician I feel that a good portion of my role is to provide preventative care for both individuals
Thanksgiving Message from the Providers at SMHC & CVHC
Dear Orofino and Surrounding Communities, As the providers at Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics, we give our thanks to those who protect the health of our community by wearing
Covid Careens out of Control in Clearwater County
This graph shows the daily number of positive Covid test results just in the CVH / SMH system since July 1, 2020. The current percentage of tests positive is
LifeNet Health Recognizes SMHC & CVHC for Support of Tissue Donation
(Pictured L- R): Shari Kuther, COO, Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics, Christopher Albrecht, Donor Relations Account Manager, LifeNet Health, and Stephanie Stafford, DNS, Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics, are
Election is Over; COVID-19 is Still Here
By Dr. Phil Petersen The election is over. So there will be a somewhat different political climate, as there is after each national episode of voting. And with each
Have You Heard? Let’s Talk About Herd Immunity
by Jenny Johnston, MD Dr. Jenny Johnston is pictured with her mother and daughter hiking the trail to the base of the Dworshak Dam. Happy November! I
Respect Everyone, Fear No One
Respect Everyone, Fear No One Mark Ackerman, PA-C by Mark Ackerman, PA-C As a former college basketball coach I sometimes like to approach issues from a sports
COVID-19: Possible Treatments
COVID-19: Possible Treatments by Dr. Rebecca Katzman As cases of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Idaho pass 50,000 and deaths in the United States approach a quarter of a million,