Health Care

Jun 2, 2026

5 ways daily cannabis use can affect your body and mind

Daily cannabis use impacts mental health, cardiovascular risks, and pain management, with insights from experts in Idaho and Colorado.

Jun 1, 2026

McCall’s Critical Medical Devices wins Boise startup World Cup qualifier

Critical Medical Devices founder Chantell Williams wins Boise's Startup World Cup qualifier, advancing to compete for a $1 million prize in San Francisco.

May 22, 2026

Saint Alphonsus kids run returns to Boise

Saint Alphonsus and Treasure Valley Family YMCA co-sponsor the 42nd annual Capitol Classic Kids Run in Boise, expecting over 1,000 participants ages 15 and younger.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gestures as he speaks during the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File)
May 19, 2026

Idaho and other states reject anti-vaccine bills amid public health pushback

Idaho and several states defeated anti-vaccine bills backed by Make America Healthy Again, as public health groups successfully lobbied Republican lawmakers.

May 14, 2026

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids’ screen time

Meta and Google partner with Sesame Street and Girl Scouts to teach kids about technology use amid scrutiny over addictive apps and youth mental health.

May 14, 2026

Many in Idaho overlook eye health despite vision needs

A survey by the American Optometric Association reveals many in Idaho neglect eye health, with 22% not visiting an optometrist annually despite vision needs.

Reduced testing at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could lead to delayed detection of various illnesses in patients. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
May 11, 2026

CDC testing cuts leave Idaho more exposed

CDC testing cuts reduce infectious disease detection capacity, compounding Idaho’s health care workforce shortages and public health challenges.

A check is being signed from PacificSource to Terry Reilly Health Services. (PHOTO: TERRY REILLY)
May 5, 2026

PacificSource donates to expand care at Terry Reilly Health Services in Idaho

PacificSource donates to Terry Reilly Health Services to enhance crisis intervention and affordable care in southern Idaho communities.

May 4, 2026

Boise Greenbelt relays support community with 45-mile race

Boise Greenbelt Relays offer a 45-mile race supporting local groups and celebrating Boise's iconic trail and community energy.

Apr 28, 2026

CEI launches dental hygiene degree program in Idaho Falls to address workforce shortage

The College of Eastern Idaho launches a new dental hygiene associate degree program to help address the shortage of dental hygienists in Idaho Falls.

Chris Stewart, left, founder of The Good Network, created the nonprofit in june 2025 and has generated nearly $50,000 to help people in need. (PHOTO: THE GOOD NETWORK)
Apr 16, 2026

The Good Network mobilizes support for Idahoans with urgent needs

The Good Network amplifies urgent community needs in Idaho, raising nearly $50,000 and supporting nonprofits through storytelling and outreach.

A screen displays the logo and trading information for Humana on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, Dec. 6, 2023. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo)
Apr 7, 2026

US health insurers rise after government lifts 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates

Shares of U.S. health insurers rose after the government finalized Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027, boosting payments by more than $13 billion.


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