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Idaho woman accused of posing as nurse to obtain jobs at healthcare facilities
A Caldwell woman is among hundreds of people charged in what federal officials are calling one of the largest healthcare fraud enforcement actions in U.S. history. On Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced charges against 455 defendants nationwide as part of its 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown. Federal officials allege the schemes involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to Medicare, Medicaid and other healthcare programs.
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Saint Alphonsus Health System begins 260,000-square-foot Nampa expansion
NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — Saint Alphonsus Health System broke ground on the expansion of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa. The expansion will more than double the hospital's current size, adding:. Approximately 260,000 square feet of new space, including a new seven-story tower and a two-story vertical expansion of the existing...
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Weiser Memorial Hospital Dedicates Safe Haven Baby Box with Ceremony of Hope and Compassion
Voices joined together in song as community members gathered at Weiser Memorial Hospital for the blessing and dedication of the hospital’s newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box, a service designed to provide a safe, anonymous option for parents in crisis while protecting the lives of newborn children. Before the...
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Testing wastewater continues to provide valuable data for communities like Boise
Testing wastewater to gauge community health isn't a new idea, but it took off during the COVID-19 pandemic. Viral levels in sewage could predict a rise in confirmed infections and associated increases in hospital visits. "One of the things that we like to compare wastewater monitoring to is a weather...
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Structural changes needed to make value-based care work in spine
Bundled payment programs assume a level of uniformity that spine surgery patients often don’t have, and for value-based medicine to work, surgeons say that models should address the nuance. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons around the country about clinical, business and...
Idaho Press
Saint Alphonsus breaks ground on major Meridian project
MERIDIAN — A local health system’s continued expansion took another step Wednesday with a groundbreaking in Ada County. The ceremony marked a significant step into north Meridian, where by spring 2028 there will stand the new 80,000-square-foot North Meridian Health Plaza. The Meridian location is among Saint Alphonsus’ recent major projects that include the opening of its Caldwell Health Plaza in November 2025 and planned expansion at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa. “For communities to be healthy, primary care must be easy to reach,” David McFadyen, president and CEO of Saint Alphonsus Health System, said in a news release, which noted that Saint Al’s is efforting to “provide the Treasure Valley with a comprehensive ecosystem of facilities to bring most families within 15 minutes of primary and specialty care.” “Care must be close and not months out,” McFadyen continued. “And it must be connected to the broader healthcare system. Ensuring access to primary care means bringing care closer to where people live, work and raise their families. In north Meridian, we are meeting our neighbors where they are.” Located at the corner of Highway 16 and Chinden Boulevard — about 5 miles north of Saint Al’s’ existing Family Medicine Meridian Health
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Saint Alphonsus breaks ground on North Meridian Health Plaza
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Saint Alphonsus on Wednesday broke ground on its North Meridian Health Plaza, an 80,000-square-foot facility designed to expand access to primary and specialty care in one of the Treasure Valley's fastest-growing areas. "For communities to be healthy, primary care must be easy to reach," said David...
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Cascadia, Journey, Genesis Highlight New Approaches to Recruiting and Retaining Nursing Home Staff
Nursing home operators are embracing workforce development initiatives to attract, retain and improve the skills of workers from inside and outside the industry. Leadership turnover is one of long-term care’s most damaging problems, and a big focus for operators such as Cascadia Healthcare. Other companies, such as Journey Skilled Nursing and Genesis HealthCare,use competitions with life-changing prizes, and foster altruism in leaders in order to get ahead in skilled nursing staffing..
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How This Treasure Valley Family Dentist Is Making a Difference for Anxious Patients
For someone with dental anxiety, routine care can feel nerve-wracking. Imagine a local family that needs a dentist but hasn’t made any appointments. One parent has avoided cleanings for years because dental tools still bring back a bad experience. A child keeps asking whether anything will hurt. Another family member has been chewing on one side for weeks due to sensitivity. Making an appointment feels like a burden.
Idaho Press
‘An ongoing resource’: Idaho Rivers United issues report card on health of Boise River
Originally published May 22 on IdahoCapitalSun.com . Officials with the Boise-based nonprofit organization Idaho Rivers United released a new report card Thursday showing that the Boise River is thriving in many areas and healthier than in the past. The new Boise River Report Card was based on 103 water quality tests performed last year by volunteers participating in the Boise River Stewardship program at three locations along the Boise River. The report card, which called the river a crown jewel of the Treasure Valley, gave the Boise River high marks for water clarity, pH level and average temperature. The report noted the Boise River is continuously cleaned up by volunteers, supports a variety of aquatic life and offers tremendous recreational opportunities for the public. “The Boise River is doing pretty well,” Idaho Rivers United Communications Director Dave Womack said in an interview Thursday. “We are doing well under the Clean Water Act standards, which is safe for swimming, safe for human contact and safe for fishing.” “Overall, our pH is doing really well,” Womack added. “Our clarity is quite good. The temperature on average is pretty good, but it’s not great for salmonid spawning — fish spawning conditions for cold
Idaho Capital Sun
‘An ongoing resource’: Idaho Rivers United issues report card on health of Boise River
Officials with the Boise-based nonprofit organization Idaho Rivers United released a new report card Thursday showing that the Boise River is thriving in many areas and healthier than in the past. The new Boise River Report Card was based on 103 water quality tests performed last year by volunteers participating in the Boise River Stewardship […]
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St. Luke's to shift all midwifery care to Nampa, boost Meridian OB staffing
NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — Starting in August, St. Luke's Health System will only offer its midwifery services at the Nampa location. "This move will allow us to build a stronger and more sustainable practice, including increased access to clinical visits and 24/7 coverage for patients in both the clinic and labor and delivery unit," a St. Luke's spokesperson said.
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Boise VA Medical Center gets new maintenance funds as VA invests $4.8B nationwide
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise VA Medical Center is set to undergo several upgrades after receiving Non-recurring Maintenance funding in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, following funding it received in the first quarter of the fiscal year. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion...
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From COVID response to physician training, Dr. Megan Dunay makes an impact
A good bedside manner can make all the difference for a patient's recovery, but it’s not a skill that every doctor is born with. Dr. Megan Dunay spends a lot of her time helping doctors be better doctors when she isn’t helping her patients or acting as medical director of the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise or as medical director of Keystone Health.