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Idaho hospitals
Jan 13, 2026

12 hospitals in Idaho make Forbes top list

Seven Idaho hospitals earned spots on the Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list, with providers in Coeur d’Alene, Boise, Twin Falls and Caldwell recognized.

Staff from West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell and Caldwell Police Department collected nearly 100 pounds of unused or expired medications on Oct. 25. (PHOTO: WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER)
Oct 30, 2025

Unused medication event adds to 44 tons collected in 6 years

West Valley Medical Center and Caldwell Police collected nearly 100 pounds of unused drugs during HCA’s Crush the Crisis take-back event.

Idaho hospitals
Oct 2, 2025

Four Idaho hospitals earn 5-star ratings from CMS

Four Idaho hospitals received the top 5-star CMS hospital quality rating for 2025, placing them among just 290 nationwide recognized for excellence.

The lobby of West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell is seen before (left) and after (right) renovations were done to improve spaces within the hospital. (PHOTO: WEST VALLEY)
Apr 18, 2025

Medical center sees completion of renovation

Some of the areas were redesigned to have a more modern feel, while others were equipped with current medical technology.

The cardiac services team at West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell started using a new atrial fibrillation technology to treat patients. (PHOTO: WVMC)
Feb 26, 2025

Caldwell hospital introduces innovative cardiac treatment

“The innovative procedure represents a promising leap forward in the treatment of irregular heart rhythms,” he said.

Oct 17, 2014

Canyon County awaits advanced catheterization lab

From Coeur d’Alene to Caldwell, seven hospitals in the Gem State have been ranked and made the list of top providers in the state and nation. The Forbes Top Hospitals ...


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