Dr. Lofgran is a caring family physician who practices in Gooding, Idaho.  He works with a team of qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at North Canyon Medical Center.  Dr. Lofgran takes care of the entire family, from newborns to the elderly.  He also treats chemical addictions.  Click here to learn more about Dr. Lofgran and his medical practice. North Canyon Medical Center | The Walker Center | Auburn Crest

Many people do not understand addiction well.  There are stereotypes and misconceptions about addiction that cause confusion in our society.  To help everyone understand the risks of addiction, how to avoid addictions, and how to find healing from addictions, Dr. Lofgran has written a book relating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the challenge of addictions.  Click here to learn more about the book, “Understanding Addiction.” The Walker Center

Dr. Lofgran partnered with Ian Kunz, PA-C, in 2006, to form Gooding Family Physicians, a family practice medical group.  In 2014 they joined North Canyon Medical Center to expand services and provide their patients with better access to all of the hospital’s resources.  They now occupy a new medical complex adjoining North Canyon Hospital, a state of the art facility built in 2010.  North Canyon Medical Center | The Walker Center | Auburn Crest

Maintaining our health is one of American’s primary concerns.  While access to good health care during illness is critical, preventive care is essential.  Feeling our best is important to all of us.  Click here to join Dr. Lofgran for tips on wellness, exercise programs, schedules of local fitness events, and more. North Canyon Medical Center | Mayo Clinic | Mayo Clinic App

A D.O. is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.  D.O.’s are trained to provide preventive and holistic medicine.  Relatively unknown in the Mountain West until the past four decades, D.O.’s have been providing quality healthcare throughout America since the late 1800’s.  To learn more about the history of Osteopathic Medicine, click here.

Addiction is rapidly becoming a topic of national discussion and debate.  Opioid addiction has made headlines over the past decade, and is steadily increasing in scope and cost.  Many other addictions are also problems within our society.  Alcohol, nicotine, methamphetamine, and other drugs are also problematic.  Behavioral addictions likewise pose high costs to our society, financially and socially.  Medical treatments can help stabilize patients while behavioral treatments help them learn how to live a healthy and productive life. The Walker Center