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Drug Take Back Day: Here is a list of Idaho drop-off locations
BOISE, Idaho — A coalition of organizations is banding together and holding an event on Saturday to allow the public to safely dispose of prescribed drugs. On April 25, The City of Boise, Blue Cross of Idaho in partnership with the Meridian Anti-Drug Coalition and South Central District Health are recognizing Drug Take Back Day by providing drop off stations for unneeded, unwanted or unused prescriptions.
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University of Idaho Expands Health Care Workforce Efforts with New Nursing Program, Boise Medical Facility Plans
MOSCOW, ID — The University of Idaho is moving forward with new efforts aimed at expanding the state’s health care workforce, including a new nursing partnership and plans for a medical education facility in Boise. The university’s
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Albertsons Q4 underscores pharmacy pressure
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Companies reported fourth-quarter results that highlighted ongoing pressure in pharmacy operations, while also announcing a major opioid settlement framework and a dividend increase that signals confidence in long-term cash flow. For the fourth quarter ended Feb. 28, Albertsons reported identical sales growth of 0.7%, with...
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Meridian students create mock pharmacy software for senior project
When Margo Hollingsworth started teaching an in-depth pharmacy assistant course at Meridian Medical Arts Charter two years ago, she knew her students would need hands-on experience in a pharmacy. So she built a faux pharmacy in her classroom, complete with hundreds of prescription bottles with labels she created by hand.
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Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital expands with new beds, dialysis room
BOISE, Idaho — Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Boise is expanding its location and offerings for patients. The location, which is a partnership between Encompass Health and Saint Alphonsus Health System, serves patients in rehabilitation from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations and other "complex orthopedic conditions." The hospital opened in 2019.
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Weiser Memorial Hospital Welcomes New Providers
Weiser, ID – March, 2026: The new year brought two new faces to the Weiser Memorial Hospital clinical provider team. Kayla Lo, FNP-C joined WMH Family Medical Center in January and Bethany Taylor-Spillett, PA-C joined the WMH Surgical & Specialty Clinic in February. Kayla Lo has been a nurse...
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The distinguishing features of thriving spine practices
Shrinking reimbursements, rising expectations for outcome data, and the slow march toward value-based payment are forcing spine surgeons to rethink their strategies for long-term sustainability. Three surgeons discuss what will set the successful spine practices apart from the rest. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to...
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Community to Decide Future of Ambulance Service in May 19 Election
WEISER, Idaho — Voters in the Weiser Ambulance District will decide the future funding of local ambulance and emergency medical services during the May 19, 2026, election. The election asks voters whether to authorize a permanent levy override that would increase the district’s property tax levy to help support ambulance operations and emergency medical care throughout the district.
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NFFF documentary captures firefighters’ front-line experiences during COVID-19
EMMITSBURG, Md. — The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has released a new documentary, “COVID: Coast to Coast,” featuring interviews with first responders about their experiences during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The filmmakers interviewed personnel from fire departments in New York City,...
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Saint Alphonsus expands medical facilities in Nampa and Meridian
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. Saint Alphonsus will add a 254,000-square-foot expansion to its Nampa campus, including 64 new medical and ICU beds. A new 80,000-square-foot North Meridian...