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The Evelyn S. Dame Nursing & Allied Health Professions Center, launching in fall 2026, includes more classroom space with dedicated labs for programs including nursing, medical assistant, EMS training, and nursing assistant, with more coming in the future. (PHOTO: MARA POYNTER, VIA RMNS)
Mar 23, 2026

Treasure Valley Community College expands nursing center to address Idaho shortage

Treasure Valley Community College is upgrading its nursing center and launching a BSN program to help address Idaho's rural nursing shortage.

President Donald Trump during a bill signing event Wednesday. He is promoting health care actions this week that the administration hopes will connect with voters. MUST (PHOTO: Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post)
Jan 16, 2026

Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm message

Trump promotes a $50B rural health fund ahead of the midterms as Medicaid cuts loom, drawing bipartisan interest and scrutiny over funding impact.

Dec 29, 2025

Undergraduate plan to retain Idaho medical talent accepted by committee

Idaho's "Train Here, Stay Here" plan aims to boost medical education, retain physicians, and address workforce shortages, especially in rural areas.

Dec 19, 2025

Discussion centers on reasons for increased health care costs

As ACA subsidies near expiration in 2026, experts say rising premiums, hospital prices and drug costs are driving health care affordability concerns nationwide.


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