In the shadow of the Grand Tetons and a heartbeat away from Yellowstone National Park lies the spectacular Upper Snake River Valley. Completely surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and endowed with stunning year-round beauty, this high-mountain plateau boasts a thriving agricultural enterprise and unparalleled recreation. St. Anthony, Idaho is just a few minutes away from internationally renowned skiing, world-class fly fishing, trophy deer and elk and too many state and national parks, forests and recreation areas to mention.
Just fifteen minutes to the south is Rexburg, Idaho, with Madison Memorial Hospital and Brigham Young University-Idaho. Another twenty-five minutes finds Idaho Falls and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, the only level 1 trauma center in Eastern Idaho. Fifty Miles east is Pocatello and Idaho State University.
The Upper Snake River Valley is modestly populated but with excellent infrastructure, providing an ideal environment to establish and raise a family. Modern schools, churches, libraries, parks and, of course, unlimited outdoor activities provide a full and rewarding quality of life.
About Us
Upper Valley Community Health Services, Inc. is a federally funded Community Health Center which offers a comprehensive variety of primary medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services to its patients regardless of their ability to pay. UVCHS began in 2001 as a part-time free clinic; but the need for services far exceeded the capacity to provide. With a federal grant, the health center was able to open full-time in 2008 with expanded services and state-of-the-art equipment in St. Anthony, Idaho.
The medical center provides comprehensive services for all life cycles in both resident and seasonal populations. As a result, providers are presented with a wide variety of cases from routine exams and acute and chronic disease management to urgent care. With a large Hispanic population, UVCHS provides bi-lingual, bi-cultural support for patients and staff.
UVCHS welcomes all patients, whether insured or uninsured, without regard to social or economic status. It is our mission to ensure that everyone has access to quality health care in a compassionate and sensitive environment.
Although it is the newest Community Health Center in Idaho, UVCHS has been expanding its services since it opened. As funds become available and as circumstances permit, our strategic plan calls for a new, consolidated facility in St. Anthony and satellite clinics in surrounding communities.
Services
Opened in 2008, Upper Valley Community Health Services, Inc. offers a comprehensive array of primary care services with new, state-of-the-art equipment to the communities we serve.
Pediatrics
Complete healthcare services for newborns, infants, children and adolescents, including immunizations, well-child examinations, Head Start physicals, school and sports physicals and health education.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Prenatal care, childbirth, follow-up care for mother and infant and contraception management.
Adult Care
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Comprehensive management of acute and chronic disease, including diabetes, hypertension, anemia, STD’s, hypercholesterolemia and thyroid disease.
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Physical examinations for School, DOT and other work-related requirements.
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Family planning
Out-patient Surgical Procedures
Biopsies, vasectomies, and hemorrhoidectomies.
Urgent Care:
Minor injuries, lacerations, fractures, sports injuries, other wound care and infection management.
Cancer Screening
PAP screenings, colposcopies, breast examinations, screening for colon, prostate, lung, thyroid, and skin cancers.
Behavioral Healthcare
Emotional and behavioral health and counseling.
Dentistry
In-house, full service preventative and restorative dental services.
Laboratory
In-house CBC, CMP, Lipids, HbA1c, UA, protime.
Contracted reference laboratory services with electronic feedback.
Diagnostic Equipment
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In-house new digital x-ray.
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Digital x-ray over-read by hospital radiologists.
Hospitalization
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Madison Memorial Hospital.
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Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Specialty Care
Timely referral services to all major healthcare specialties.
Pharmacy
In-house 340b pharmacy providing deep discounts to qualified patients.
Staff Support
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Outreach services.
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Patient Assistance for free medications programs.
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Enrollment Assistance for Medicaid, SCHIP, etc.
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Electronic medical records and electronic practice management system.
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Bi-lingual support staff.
Contact Us
Upper Valley Community Health Services, Inc.
PO Box 18
20 N. 3rd E.
St. Anthony, ID 83445
Phone: 208-624-4100
Fax: 208-624-4116
Robert J. Hodgen, CEO
Cell: 208-589-0286
Donald Nelson, CFO
Cell: 208-351-1985