Cancer Care Blogs | Teton County Hospital

Free night skiing at Snow King, and Cancer Summit, to raise awareness of colon cancer

In recognition of national colorectal awareness month (March), St. John’s Health is hosting free night skiing (or a ride on the mountain coaster) at Snow King Mountain on Thursday, February 27, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. “We aim to ...

11-Feb-2020

Meet and Greet new providers on January 28

The community is invited to a public reception to meet new providers at St. John’s Health. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 28 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the Jackson Room at the Wort Hotel. A short program will begin at 5:30 ...

17-Jan-2020

New specialists at St. John's

New physician specialists are now available to see St. John’s patients in the vital areas of Oncology, Neurology, and Pulmonology. “There is growing demand for these services,” said communications officer Karen Connelly. ...

14-Nov-2019

Hospital Foundation Raises Awareness and Funds for Men's Health in November

Throughout November, St. John’s Hospital Foundation will be raising awareness and funds to support Men’s Health in our community. Men, along with their family and friends, are invited to attend two public “Lunch and ...

5-Nov-2019

Understanding Your Breast Cancer Risks

Your Role in Breast Cancer Prevention For all forms of cancer, early prevention is critical. However, to thoroughly spot the signs and get proper treatment, you must first understand your risk factors. Though some of these things ...

28-Oct-2019

Hospital Auxiliary Announces 28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The St. John’s Medical Center Auxiliary hosts the 28 th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, one of the community’s oldest and largest golf events, on Wednesday, September 4 at the Snake River Sporting Club. “We are thrilled to ...

29-Aug-2019

Breast health presentation to feature Huntsman Cancer Institute breast imaging specialist, panel of experts

The community is invited to attend a presentation by Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), St. John's Medical Center (SJMC), and Jackson Hole Medical Imaging about the latest developments in breast imaging as well as local services for the ...

15-Aug-2019

Auxiliary fulfills $250,000 pledge for cancer treatment equipment

St. John’s Medical Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce the fulfillment of its pledge for cancer treatment equipment at St. John’s Medical Center. A group of Auxiliary members presented a check for $250,000 to the hospital ...

25-Jul-2019

Jackson has region's only Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

St. John’s Medical Center has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the only hospital in the region to have earned this distinction. “I am extremely proud of the entire ...

25-Jun-2019

20th Annual Run & Ride for the Cure is Sunday, June 2

The 20 th annual Run & Ride for the Cure will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 9:00 am in Wilson, Wyoming. This duathlon fundraiser supports the Cancer Patient Support Fund at St. John's Hospital Foundation. Race day consists of a ...

20-May-2019

Carr Receives Clinical Leadership Award

St. John's Medical Center is pleased to announce that Kerry Carr, oncology nurse practitioner, has been awarded the Outstanding Clinical Leadership Award by University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, UT. The award is presented ...

29-Apr-2019

"Behind the Scenes" features updates on numerous topics, streamed on Facebook Live

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25-Apr-2019

Casino night dinner to help fund Meals with a Mission

The community is invited to a dinner and bingo fundraiser on Thursday, April 25 to support Meals with a Mission through St. John’s Hospital Foundation. Meals with a Mission provides meals for local cancer patients and their families. ...

16-Apr-2019

Cancer Summit to feature Huntsman Cancer Institute keynote speaker and local physician panel

The 2018 Cancer Summit will feature cancer specialists from St. John's Medical Center (SJMC) and Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah. The Summit will be held Thursday, October 11, from 6 to 7 pm, in the Grand View ...

26-Sep-2018

Light the Town Pink on October 2

Light the Town Pink, an annual event hosted by St. John’s Hospital Foundation commemorating breast cancer awareness month, will be held on Tuesday, October 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on the Jackson Town Square. One of the most visible ...

24-Sep-2018

19th Annual Run & Ride for the Cure is Sunday, June 3

The annual Run & Ride will be held on Sunday, June 3 at 9:00 am in Wilson, Wyoming. This fundraiser for the Cancer Patient Support Fund at St. John's Hospital Foundation consists of a 5-kilometer run combined with a 15-kilometer ...

24-May-2018

Casino night to help fund Meals with a Mission

The community is invited to a casino night fundraiser on Thursday, April 26. This evening of casino games and dinner will support Meals with a Mission through St. John’s Hospital Foundation. Meals with a Mission provides meals for ...

17-Apr-2018

Auxiliary completes pledge to St. John's Medical Center for affiliation with Huntsman Cancer Institute

On March 22, 2018, the St. John's Medical Center Auxiliary presented a check for $250,000 to St. John's Medical Center, completing its pledge to support the affiliation between St. John’s Medical Center and Huntsman Cancer ...

23-Mar-2018

Light the Town Pink on October 3

Breast Cancer Awareness Month will launch on Tuesday, October 3 at 5:30 pm, with "Light the Town Pink" on the Jackson Town Square, marked by pink lights on the southeast antler arch. The evening will feature information on cancer ...

9-Sep-2017

New Classes and Support Groups at St. John's Medical Center

This fall, new classes and support groups at St. John’s Medical Center will be available for community members. Brain Works helps keep brains healthy St. John’s Cognitive Health is offering a new, one-week “boot ...

7-Sep-2017