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About Us
The largest medical facility in the region, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is a full-service hospital with 318 patient beds.
Quality Highlights
Only hospital in the region to achieve three accreditations for heart care: Atrial-Fibrillation with EPS, Chest Pain and Heart Failure (ACC Accreditation Services 2016)
Fast Facts
Find our more about Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) by having a look at our Fast Facts.
With its expansive ability to deliver high-quality, cost-effective patient care and rich history in the community, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center reflects the growth and development of Idaho Falls and its changing healthcare needs. EIRMC now offers state-of-the-art care to more than 300,000 people across the region and continues to develop its services to benefit patients and their families.
In Idaho Falls, the city’s first hospital was established in 1906. For the next eighty years, additional hospitals were built, expanded, merged and sold. During the 1980s, local physicians wanted to establish a regional medical center to not only serve Idaho Falls but also growing communities in surrounding areas. On December 22, 1986, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center opened its doors, and the two facilities serving Idaho Falls closed. Physicians no longer had to cross town to see patients at two different hospitals.
For the past thirty years, EIRMC has focused on its mission to improve patient lives. With the support of its corporate parent, HCA, its facility has expanded to include a Level II Trauma Center Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center, Heart Center and Atrial Fibrillation Clinic as well as a Spine Center. The medical center has grown to become the leading neonatal and pediatric care provider in the region. Additionally, the EIRMC Behavioral Health Center is a 74-bed freestanding hospital that provides inpatient care for adults and adolescents.
With 318 patient beds, EIRMC now serves Idaho Falls and surrounding communities as well as southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park and parts of Montana. EIRMC delivers specialized care to people who live and work in the city – close to home.
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In 2024, fourteen children were hospitalized at EIRMC with scald injuries. The #1 scalding risk for children is cooking with hot liquids.
EIRMC one of six Mountain Division hospitals to receive AHA recognition.
EIRMC has earned the American Heart Association's Stroke Gold Plus award for the 5th year, recognizing excellence in stroke care.
EIRMC is the only Idaho cancer provider with Radiation Oncology Accreditation.
EIRMC is the first and only hospital in the state of Idaho to earn the “Expert” designation for Pediatric Care Readiness.
Each year, EIRMC keeps record of self-inflicted trauma wounds and mortalities.
Keila Poulsen, Hematology and Histology Supervisor, is retiring after 55 years of service to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC).
HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction are given annually in recognition for exceptional patient care, commitment to our community, and innovative...
PINC AI recognizes HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division, with care sites in Idaho, Utah and Alaska.
Fortune recognizes parent company of the 292-bed regional medical hub
Region's largest and most complex medical hub in top 10% nationally for patient safety
This release describes BHC's Teen Intensive Outpatient Program. It describes the way this new program will operate and treatments.
Nicholas Manning named chief operations officer; Wendy McClain appointed VP of operations
Local high school and university healthcare programs greatly benefit
EIRMC welcomes the hospital's first baby born in 2024.
PINC AI recognizes HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division, with care sites in Utah, Idaho and Alaska.
This complements existing residency programs for Internal Medicine and Family
Dr. Tait Olaveson, Medical Director of the Burn Center at EIRMC, has tips for a safe, friends-and-family-filled Fourth of July weekend.
For the second year in a row, EIRMC was named a "50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals" in the US by IBM Watson Health.™
Whether grilling or the proper use of sunscreen, the team at the Burn Center at EIRMC wants you to be safe on Memorial Day.
EIRMC, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare announced that it has been recognized Ethisphere as one of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies.
Dr. Tait Olaveson, Medical Director of Burn Center at EIRMC, says you must be careful when handling electrical devices and appliances.
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center was named one of the “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals” in the US by IBM Watson Health™.
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association presented EIRMC with the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement...
To bring peace of mind, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center offers a free Consult-A-Nurse® service.