Water Safety
Water Safety By Dr. Rebecca Katzman We are lucky to live in close proximity to recreational bodies of water in and around Orofino. The Clearwater River, Dworshak Reservoir, and other
Celebrating Independence Day and PTSD
Celebrating Independence Day and PTSD By Michelle Sheffer, LMSW, BHC Independence Day is just around the corner! Many Americans’ feel excitement and look forward to the rush of adrenaline from
Summer Safety and Skin Protection
Charity Robinson, MD By Dr. Charity Robinson The summer weather is finally here, with long sunny days and some added heat. With all that sunshine we need to
Are your Kidney’s healthy?
Are you Kidney's healthy? By Dr. Kelly McGrath Our kidneys are vital to our health. They filter our blood continuously and if they stop working, we can become critically ill
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight Meet Mary, Manager of Cardio Pulmonary & Sleep in our Cardio Pulmonary Department! Mary started her career as a Respiratory Therapist at Clearwater Valley Health in 2005 and
What is Moderate Intensity Exercise?
What is Moderate Intensity Exercise? By Jake Foster, PA The American Heart Association, among other organizations have some specific recommendations for exercise that I think bear paying some attention
Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis Awareness Month By Sue Kangas, PA Many of you may not know this, but May is Arthritis Awareness Month. The Arthritis Foundation reports that 60 million men, women and
Hello Spring and Seasonal Allergies
Hello Spring and Seasonal Allergies By Nikki Walls, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Spring has arrived and so has allergy season. In Idaho, we are fortunate enough to live in a part
What is a Wound Healing Specialist?
What is a Wound Healing Specialist? By Jane Fore, MD Wound healing subspecialty providers deal with challenging to-heal situations. It is common to have an injury that leads to
CVH Gaining Idaho TSE Level 3 Stroke Certification
CVH Gaining Idaho TSE Level 3 Stroke Certification By Brooke Potratz, MD For the last nine months, Clearwater Valley Hospital has been working hard to evaluate and improve our emergency