Saint Alphonsus expands medical facilities in Nampa and Meridian
Saint Alphonsus Health System is expanding its Nampa campus and building a new medical plaza in Meridian to meet growing healthcare needs.
Fed’s Barkin sees sticky inflation, strong jobs shifting Fed risks
Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin warns sticky inflation and strong job data may shift the Federal Reserve's risk outlook amid US-Iran tensions.
Boise VA Medical Center to undergo upgrades
Boise VA Medical Center will receive major upgrades in 2026 as part of a $4.8 billion nationwide Veterans Affairs investment to improve care facilities.
Walmart cottage cheese recalled. Idaho, other western states impacted
Saputo Cheese USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese sold at Walmart in 24 states due to possible unpasteurized liquid dairy ingredients.
Cardiologists start careers together at Saint Alphonsus in Nampa
Cardiologists George Samaan and Ryley McPeters, friends since fellowship, begin their careers together at Saint Alphonsus Heart Care in Nampa, Idaho.
YMCA project to benefit from sizable Albertsons donation
Two projects that will increase the overall footprint of a Treasure Valley health provider and increase its ability to treat the growing population will be moving forward. On March 9, ...
Northwest Nazarene University secures $150k NSF grant for wildfire research
Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa received a $150,000 NSF grant to enhance wildfire research, boosting its funding past $500,000 for prescribed fire studies.
Idaho health system awarded first SHIF grant for supportive housing
Terry Reilly Health Services in Idaho received the first SHIF grant to support permanent supportive housing and health services in Ada County.
Idahoans among millions of US Medicare Advantage enrollees forced to switch plans, study finds
Nearly 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees, including many in Idaho, must switch plans in 2026 due to insurer market exits and reduced options, a JAMA study shows.
Mobile medicine and treatment on the go in the Gem State
Patients can attend virtual appointments from home or work, which can minimize the time they need to take off from work and reduce transportation costs.
What’s new for the buildings where health care happens in Idaho
From innovative diagnostic equipment to new models of patient-centered care, modern medicine requires spaces that are as advanced as the treatments themselves.
How health care providers are addressing patient care in Idaho
Idaho health care providers use data-driven strategies to expand clinics and bring specialty and primary care closer to patients amid growing population needs.



















