Entries by Mark Ward

Your Family’s Doctor Office

When Dr. Jonathan Tripp goes home after a busy day at work there is no boss to blame it on. April of 2012 Dr. Tripp, started the practice with a vision and one employee. “Ashley Fox, Billing Specialist, answered our help wanted ad by coming to our house with a note pad and saying, ‘Where […]

Tripp Family Medicine Protects You at the Pool

Tripp Family Medicine is passionate about skin care and prevention is a big part of the future of your skin. When the city decided to remove the kiddie pool the option for two giant shade tents became a reality and the Tripp’s jumped at the chance to support healthy skin. Installed in June of 2016, […]

How do I keep my children active this summer?

by Ariel Harrison TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) – School’s out for summer and as a parent you might need some ideas to keep the kids busy and active. Arielle Harrison made her way around town today and shares what she found. Being a mom of three children under the age of 10, Katie Henna has […]

Read Like A Riverhawk

We are passionate about reading and the doors it opens to opportunity. Congratulations to all the elementary students who met their AR goals and earned their Read Like a Riverhawk T-shirt. Don’t forget the great offers and FREE STUFF you get by wearing your t-shirt.

Twin Falls family looks to help children in Nicaragua

by Kelsey Souto TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) More than 45 percent of Nicaragua’s population lives in poverty. The average person lives on $1.25 a day and lacks basic hygiene products, which is where one Twin Falls family comes in. “I decided to make hygiene kits for a very poor country in south America, Nicaragua “ […]

The 2015 Health Heroes

TWIN FALLS, Id. (KMVT / KSVT) The South Central Public Health District announced six winners for the 17th Annual Health Heroes Awards. These heroes and all nominated are individuals who protect promote and enhance the health of southern Idaho citizens. This year’s winners are: Carmen Babb, Dr. Jonathan Trip, Dr. Cory Christensen, Rhea Lanting, Melanie […]

Canyon Ridge Valedictorian Sets Sights on Becoming Doctor

by Julie Wootton TIMES NEW • Sead “Seiko” Muradbegovic doesn’t flinch when he sees a needle or a patient on a gurney. That’s because the 18-year-old spent nearly 200 hours volunteering and job shadowing at a doctor’s office and St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center. His goal is to become a doctor. In the fall, he’ll […]

Thank You Letter: Thanks for Supporting Healthy Kids Day

Thanks for Supporting Healthy Kids Day The Magic Valley YMCA Healthy Kids Day was held Saturday, April 25. More than 250 children and their parents enjoyed a fun-filled morning with the Y, doing 35 fun activities, learning about the fire department and police department, and sampling good, nutritious food. We would like to thank the […]

Tripp Completes Worker’s Comp Class

TIMES-NEWS • Employees of Tripp Family Medicine, Twin Falls, have completed the two-day Worker’s Compensation class offered by the state Industrial Commission. Dr. Jonathan Tripp, D.O., Russell Singleton, P.A., Tricia Tripp, office manager, and Shellien Gilliland, office assistant, each has been state-certified. Tripp Family Medicine now offers commercial worker’s compensation and occupational health services. Read […]