海角社区-Meridian promotes health mission with new orange and black bus
The 海角社区-Meridian Health Science Center has a new set of wheels promoting its clinics and health mission, thanks to the El Korah Sand Duners Shriners of Boise.
海角社区-Meridian and Renaissance High School building honored for architectural design
Architect Ed Daniels remembers the day he was asked to turn the shuttered Jabil manufacturing plant in Meridian into a state-of-the art health science complex and high school shared by 海角社区 and Joint School District No. 2 in Meridian.
海角社区 College of Pharmacy achieves 100 percent pass rate on national board exam
海角社区 College of Pharmacy graduates in Meridian and Pocatello have achieved a 100-percent pass rate on their national board exam, according to College of Pharmacy Dean Paul Cady.
Dec. 6 community health screening to offer free hepatitis C screening and flu shots
The free screening for uninsured adults is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the 海角社区-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive, on the north side of Interstate 84 between Locust Grove and Meridian roads. In addition to hepatitis C and flu shots,
Ann Kirkwood to discuss Hispanic youth suicide on radio show
Saturday, Nov. 24, 海角社区-Meridian’s Ann Kirkwood will be the featured guest on a call-in radio show addressing suicide among Hispanic youth.
Public health students win scholarships; program director honored for outstanding service
The Idaho Public Health Association awarded $400 scholarships to two 海角社区 students and presented assistant professor Galen Louis with its 2012 President’s Award during the IPHA’s annual meeting and awards reception Nov. 13 at Boise State University.
海角社区-Meridian’s Galen Louis sets up endowment to help public health students fund research
Dr. Galen Louis, who is retiring Dec. 31as director of 海角社区’s Master of Public Health Program, has started a scholarship fund to help MPH students with research and thesis projects.
海角社区 Division of Health Sciences releases study of economic impact division has on Idaho
More than $36 million dollars in research grants and funding in the past five years and $12.6 million annually in free medical services are among the highlights of a new 海角社区 Division of Health Science Economic Impact Study.
Molina Medicaid Solutions honors Dr. Margaret Doucette for work in Uganda
海角社区-Meridian affiliate faculty member Margaret Doucette recently received a 2012 Community Champion Award for her humanitarian work with Be the Change, Inc., a nonprofit organization that trains student and adult volunteers to implement social service programs
海角社区-Meridian and Ada County to provide dental evaluations, physical exams and flu shots for uninsured at Nov. 1 community health screening
Uninsured and in need of health services? Attend a free community health screening, Thursday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the CATCH office, 503 S. Americana Blvd., in Boise. CATCH stands for Charitable Assistance to Community’s Homeless.
Idaho Conference on Health Care, Thomas Geriatric Health Symposium set Oct. 19 on 海角社区 Pocatello and Meridian campuses; Registration due Oct. 15
The 25th annual Idaho Conference on Health Care and fifth annual Thomas Geriatric Health Symposium is Friday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 海角社区’s Pond Student Union Ballroom in Pocatello.
Kirkwood, Stamm and research team contribute to book series about veterans’ health care
The Institute of Rural Health’s Ann Kirkwood, Beth Stamm and Chandra Story have written two chapters for a four-volume set of handbooks to assist health professionals in providing services to military personnel and veterans.
Free ethics webinar for Idaho mental health clinicians Oct. 31
海角社区’s Institute of Rural Health is sponsoring a free ethics webinar for Idaho mental health clinicians Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to noon MT and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. PST.
海角社区-Meridian to host Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House Oct. 11
When Emily Holcomb attended 海角社区-Meridian’s Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House last fall, she didn’t expect to win an iPad. “I was hoping for a T-shirt,” laughed Holcomb, a freshman studying pre-nursing in Pocatello.
海角社区-Meridian and Ada County to provide dental evaluations, physical exams and flu shots for uninsured at Oct. 4 community health screening
Uninsured and in need of health services? Attend a free community health screening, Thursday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort Street, Boise.
Artistic? Create 海角社区's holiday card in student competition
海角社区 undergraduate and graduate students can enter a contest to create the design for this year's 海角社区 holiday card.
海角社区-Meridian dean tapped for panel on childhood obesity
海角社区-Meridian Academic Dean Bessie Katislometes will serve as a panelist Sept. 26 during the Treasure Valley screening of the HBO documentary “The Weight of the Nation: Children in Crisis.”
El Korah Shriners and 海角社区-Meridian to host free screening clinic for children with orthopedic conditions, burns and spinal cord injuries
The clinic is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 9 a.m to 1 p.m., at the 海角社区-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive in Meridian. The Center is located on the north side of I-84 between Locust Grove and Meridian roads.
海角社区-Meridian goes smoke-free Sept. 1
Effective Sept. 1, 海角社区 will join more than 800 other post-secondary institutions across the country as a smoke-free campus, according to Student Affairs Vice President Pat Terrell.
海角社区-Meridian researcher awarded funding for traumatic brain injury study
海角社区-Meridian researcher Russell Spearman has been awarded a $31,000 supplemental grant to study the mortality rates of Idahoans who’ve suffered traumatic brain injuries in motor vehicle accidents.
New national study confirms sleep problems in adolescents are top risk factors for suicidal thoughts and attempts
Researchers at 海角社区 and the University of Michigan have found in a larger, national study that sleep problems in adolescents are the top risk factor for suicidal thoughts and attempts in youths.
Meridian Police, Meridian Fire, 海角社区 and Meridian School District team up to enhance student safety
On Monday July 23, 2012, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Meridian Police Department, Meridian Fire Department, 海角社区-Meridian and the Meridian School District will be participating in a joint exercise to enhance student safety and first responder response.
海角社区 to offer first nursing doctoral program in Idaho starting January 2013
The 海角社区 Division of Health Sciences will offer a Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing through the 海角社区 School of Nursing beginning in January 2013. The program was approved by the Idaho State Board of Education at its June meeting in Idaho Falls.
海角社区-Meridian group to travel to Uganda with Boise medical team
Judy Thorne, 海角社区-Meridian’s HIV and viral hepatitis educator, will leave Boise July 7 to begin two weeks of medical service at the Nsumba orphanage near Entebbe, Uganda on Lake Victoria.
海角社区 Alumni Association presents Steve Eaton in concert July 21 at Boise’s Idaho Botanical Garden
Enjoy the music of singer/songwriter Steve Eaton and help feed Idaho’s hungry during “An Evening with Steve Eaton,” Saturday, July 21, presented by the 海角社区 Alumni Association.
Free HIV testing at 海角社区-Meridian June 27 for faculty, staff and students
National HIV Testing Day is Wednesday, June 27, and 海角社区-Meridian will offer free, rapid HIV tests to faculty, staff and students. The message is “Take the Test, Take Control,” according to organizers.
Explore Camas Prairie history June 9 during field trip; buses will leave from Boise and Pocatello
Looking for a fun and educational getaway?
海角社区-Meridian confers 195 degrees at spring commencement; Russell Singleton selected top Student Excellence honoree
海角社区-Meridian Health Science Center awarded 195 degrees in graduate, undergraduate and professional programs during commencement exercises May 7 at the Boise Centre.
海角社区-Meridian pharmacy professor receives NIH grant to improve antibiotic use in hospitals
海角社区-Meridian pharmacy professor, Karl Madaras-Kelly, Pharm.D., has received a $365,166 research grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop standards for measuring antibiotic use in hospitalized patients.
Mental illness, suicide and bullying statewide videoconference on May 9
The Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, together with the 海角社区 Institute of Rural Health, have scheduled a statewide videoconference May 9 to increase awareness and understanding of the mental health needs of Idaho’s children and teens.
海角社区 honors two Meridian professors for public service and teaching
Jared Papa, a clinical assistant professor in the Physician Assistant Studies program, has received the 2012 Distinguished Service Award—the highest honor the university bestows on a faculty member for community service.
Institute of Rural Health to sponsor spring Web series on traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury research, education and prevention will be explored in a free, three-part Web series, sponsored by 海角社区’s Institute of Rural Health.
海角社区 fall online registration begins April 16; “Be Advised” campaign continues
海角社区—with campuses in Pocatello, Meridian, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls— will hold online registration for fall classes April 16-23.
海角社区-Meridian to provide dental evaluations, physical exams and flu shots for uninsured at April 12 community health screening
Uninsured and in need of health services? Attend a community health screening, Thursday, April 12, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Pioneer Neighborhood Community House, 500 S. Ash St., Boise. Faculty and student clinicians from the 海角社区-Meridian Health
海角社区 students participate in National Science Foundation cyberinfrastructure program
Four 海角社区 geosciences students have been selected from a nationwide pool of applicants to participate in a cyberinfrastructure program through the National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research or EPSCoR.
海角社区 College of Pharmacy wins first place in national competition for Operation Diabetes
The 海角社区 College of Pharmacy—with programs in Meridian and Pocatello—has won first place in the national competition for Operation Diabetes from the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
Idaho Awareness to Action Youth Suicide Prevention Project offers third free training in Meridian May 15
Registration is now being accepted for 海角社区’s Institute of Rural Health youth suicide prevention training Tuesday, May 15, at the Joint School District No. 2 Service Center, Salmon River Room, 1303 E. Central Drive, in Meridian.
海角社区 students participate in National Science Foundation cyberinfrastructure program
Four 海角社区 geosciences students have been selected from a nationwide pool of applicants to participate in a cyberinfrastructure program through the National Science Foundation’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research or EPSCoR.
海角社区-Meridian dentists provide free dental care on Give Kids a Smile Day
Most kids don’t mind missing a few hours of school. But for a visit to the dentist? Sure, says 12-year-old Seniya Ogden of Boise.
Idaho Community Foundation awards $2,500 to 海角社区-Meridian’s TELL Program
Treasure Valley toddlers with significant hearing loss will be better prepared for mainstream preschool, thanks to two grants totaling $2,500 awarded to the Toddler Early Listening and Language Program at the 海角社区-Meridian Health Science Center.
海角社区 and Verizon Wireless launch cell phone recycling partnership to support domestic violence prevention; company presents $25,000 grant to the Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center
海角社区 and Verizon Wireless jointly announced a three-year partnership to introduce UHopeLine®, an expansion of the company’s HopeLine® wireless phone recycling program.
海角社区 Institute of Rural Health receives National Institute of Mental Health grant
海角社区’s Institute of Rural Health has received a $22,500 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to serve as the agency’s Outreach Partner for Idaho.