News Archives 2012


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Saint Alphonsus pleased with court ruling

Boise, ID – Saint Alphonsus is very pleased that Judge B. Lynn Winmill has set an early trial, in July, in our case against St. Luke’s. While Judge Winmill did not grant ou...

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Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center breaks Ground on Emergency and Trauma Center Expansion

Boise, Idaho – Each year more than 44,000 people receive life-saving treatment in the Saint Alphonsus Emergency Department and Trauma Center in Boise. It is the region’s onl...

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2012 Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees begins November 20 with Gala, open to public Nov. 21-25

Funds raised from the 2012 Festival of Trees will support expansion of the Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Emergency Department - providing the highest caliber of care ...

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Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa and Treasure Valley Hospital file injunction to delay acquisition of Saltzer Medical Grou

Hospitals ask U.S. District Court to delay transaction until antitrust investigations of St. Luke’s business practices are complete ...

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Saint Alphonsus Health System President & CEO honored nationally Sally Jeffcoat named distinguished leader to know

Becker’s Hospital Review Highlights Outstanding Women Executives BOISE, ID. (October 5, 2012) Saint Alphonsus Health System President and CEO Sally Jeffcoat was nam...

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Saint Alphonsus message for patients regarding New England Compounding Center NECC drug recall

Boise, Idaho – October 30, 2012 – With patient safety and wellness the highest priority, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center has alerted all patients who received medications (thu...

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Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Receives America's 100 Best Hospitals in Cardiac Care, Cardiac Surgery, and Critical Car

Identified by Healthgrades as Among the Top Hospitals Nationally for Excellence in Cardiac Care, Cardiac Surgery, and Critical Care for Clinical Outcomes Boise , ID (...

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Meet Me Monday – 20 weeks and going strong

Boise, ID – Hundreds of regular participants and first time runners and walkers will celebrate a significant milestone for the popular Meet Me Monday initiative. Saint Alphonsus Health S...

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Trinity Health and Catholic Health East Agree to Explore Coming Together

Boise, Idaho - October 17, 2012 - The boards and sponsors of Catholic Health East (CHE) and Trinity Health, two leading Catholic health systems, announced today they signed a non-binding L...

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Ribbon cutting showcases $10 Million Fruitland Expansion

Saint Alphonsus Fruitland Health Plaza to include Urgent care and Cardiology Services FRUITLAND, ID. A ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 P.M...

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Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center names new President Rodney Reider to lead Boise Hospital

Boise, Idaho – September 24, 2012 – Saint Alphonsus Health System President and CEO, Sally Jeffcoat announces the promotion of Rodney Reider as President of Saint Alphonsus Regional Me...

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Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Installs Most Advanced Medical Imaging System Available

Idaho's Only 640 Slice Scanner Boise, Idaho – As a testament to the Saint Alphonsus commitment to improve patient care while reducing healthcare costs, Saint Alphon...

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Life Flight Network’s New High-Tech Ground Ambulances Ready to Assist Saint Alphonsus Health System with Emergency Medical Trans

Mercedes Sprinter 2500 High Roof Ambulance provides the highest levels of patient and crew safety and medical support, fuel efficiency, and overall economy. August 29...

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U.S. News Ranks Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Best Hospital in the Boise Metro area

Boise, ID - U.S. News & World Report today released its annual Best Hospitals rankings. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise was once again ranked the #1 Best Hospital in the ...

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Saint Alphonsus Announces New Surgery Centers, New Procedures

NAMPA, Idaho—Saint Alphonsus Health System (www.saintalphonsushealthsystem.org), a recognized leader in providing high-quality healthcare in Idaho, has teamed with nationally-recognized ...

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Saint Alphonsus Health System launches Senior ER initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Elizabeth Duncan. Specialized Emergency Care for Seniors addresses growing need ...

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Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Receives HealthGrades 2012 Women's Health Excellence Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Elizabeth Duncan. New Report Finds Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is the only hospital...

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Study Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa Among Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Elizabeth Duncan. Nampa, ID – Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa was identified as a re...

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Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center earns coveted S.T.A.R. Program Certification for Cancer Rehabilitation services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Elizabeth Duncan. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center has earned its S.T.A.R Program® Cert...

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2012 Saint Alphonsus Individual Distinguished Citizen and Corporate Distinguished Citizen to be recognized and honored at annual

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Elizabeth Duncan. The Saint Alphonsus Foundation is pleased to honor the 2012 Distinguished Cit...

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Saint Alphonsus Wins $10,000 LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Elizabeth Duncan. Boise, Idaho – With roughly 3,000 online votes, Saint Alphonsus has been se...

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Groundbreaking showcases $33.5 Million Nampa Expansion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Elizabeth Duncan. Saint Alphonsus Nampa Health Plaza to include Emergency Room and Maternity ca...

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Saint Alphonsus Selected as Candidate for the LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Elizabeth Duncan. Finalists will be determined by an online voting campaign; funds will better ...

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Saint Alphonsus CARE Clinic and Federal Way Clinic Win National Charitable Service Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact Elizabeth Duncan. ATLANTA – Saint Alphonsus refugee health programs, including the CARE Mater...