Women's Health Blogs | Teton County Hospital

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

New programs and support groups begin at St. John's Medical Center

St. John’s is offering new support groups and services for new and expectant mothers, for those caring for people with debilitating disease, and for those who are grieving. Maternal Mental Health In its efforts to support mental ...

5-Feb-2019

Physician joins St. John's Family Health & Urgent Care

St. John’s Physician Practices announces that Berit Amundson, MD, has joined Family Health & Urgent Care, where she is practicing with physicians Jim Little, Jr., MD; and Christian Dean, DO; nurse practitioners Layne Lash, FNP-C; ...

18-Oct-2017

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

Auxiliary Completes Pledge to Support 3-D Mammography at St. John's Medical Center

On December 1, 2016, 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 purchase of a new 3-D mammography system. The Auxiliary partnered with ...

1-Dec-2016

Supporting Women's Health

St. John’s Medical Center is working with the Hospital Foundation and community partners to address women’s health care needs. Throughout the year, and particularly during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. John’s focuses ...

5-Oct-2016

St. John's Medical Center to Light the Town Pink

St. John's Medical Center kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, October 4 at 5:30 pm, with "Light the Town Pink." Due to anticipated inclement weather, the event will move this year from its customary location on ...

30-Sep-2016

St. John's Medical Center Now Offering 3-D Mammography

Beginning today, St. John's Medical Center is pleased to provide 3-D mammograms for the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. “The state-of-the-art 3D technology gives radiologists and physicians the best images ...

6-Jul-2016

St. John's Hospital Foundation Hosts #GoPinkJH Après Ski Party

St. John’s Hospital Foundation will host a #GoPinkJH Après Ski Party to support women’s health on Saturday, March 5, from 3 to 5 pm, at the Spur Restaurant in Teton Village. #GoPinkJH supports women’s health by ...

2-Mar-2016

St. John's and area hospitals collaborate to improve breast health screening rates

Mammography screening rates for women in Wyoming and Idaho are among the lowest in the country. (Wyoming is in last place, although Teton County rates are higher than the state average.) Leaders from several regional hospitals recognized an ...

20-Oct-2015

St. John's Medical Center to Light the Town Pink

St. John's Medical Center will recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday, October 1, with "Light the Town Pink," beginning at 5:30 pm on the Jackson Town Square. The annual event features cancer awareness giveaways, ...

18-Sep-2015

Hospital Auxiliary Announces 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The St. John’s Medical Center Auxiliary hosts the 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, one of the community’s oldest and largest golf events, on Monday, August 24th at Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club. “We’re ...

3-Sep-2015

St. John's Medical Center Recognizes Philanthropic Support for FY 2015

St. John's Medical Center (SJMC) and the St. John's Hospital Foundation (SJHF) are pleased to announce the report of philanthropic support for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. The report summarizes the transfer of $1.278 million ...

3-Sep-2015

St. John's Hospital Foundation Appoints New Board Members, Elects New Officers

St. John’s Hospital Foundation appointed several new members to its Board of Directors. Linda Aurelio, Valerie Hawksley Beck, Karen Brennan, Leslie Petersen, and Kay Jones are new to the foundation board. “We are excited to ...

7-Jan-2015

St. John's Foundation Receives $26,500 from Stripping for a Cure

The Women's Health Care Fund of St. John's Hospital Foundation was one of several local cancer charities to receive a generous contribution from the 2014 Stripping for a Cure event. At this year's annual two-day fundraiser, over ...

14-Nov-2014

St. John's Announces 2014 Health Fair Open to Exhibitors

The St. John’s Medical Center Community Health Fair will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Snow King Events Center. This event promises to be better than ever -- with free health screenings for adults and ...

18-Mar-2014

St. John's Announces Opening of New Facilities

St. John's Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of new expanded facilities in oncology, obstetrics, and surgical services, beginning March 20, 2014. "This state-of-the-art building project represents the modernization ...

7-Mar-2014

Community Presentation: Pediatric Immunizations: Help or Harm?

On Wednesday, March 12, St. John’s Medical Center will host the community presentation, “Pediatric Immunizations: Help or Harm?” at the Teton County Library from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Family physician Kathryn Noyes, MD, will ...

4-Mar-2014

St. John's Medical Center hosts May Lunchtime Learning Presentation

On Tuesday, May 14th, the Community Health Information (CHI) Center at St. John’s Medical Center will host the Lunchtime Learning presentation “Hormones & Hormone Replacement Therapy: The Risks & Benefits” with ...

13-May-2013

Dr. Payne to Discuss Breast Reconstruction

On Tuesday, October 25th, St. John’s Oncology department will host a free community presentation on breast reconstruction with John C. Payne, DO. Dr. Payne is a board certified plastic surgeon offering cosmetic and reconstructive ...

11-Oct-2011