News Archives 2019
Saint Alphonsus to Kick Off Year-Long 125th Anniversary Celebration
Patients, Newborns to Get Mementos on December 27 The first hospital in the City of Boise opened its doors on December 27, 1894. The Sisters of the Holy Cross recei...
December 25, 2019
The Human Bean Brews Large Donation for Breast Care
“Coffee for a Cure” helps area women receive life-saving screenings Women throughout the Treasure Valley will have more opportunity and accessibility to life-sav...
December 5, 2019
First Responders to Learn Latest Backcountry Medicine, Rescue Skills
Saint Alphonsus Ski & Mountain Trauma Conference Convenes in Sun Valley Nov. 7-9 Sun Valley, ID – In a trauma case, seconds count. When a victim is in the back co...
November 4, 2019
Saint Alphonsus Announces Cancer Care Center is Now Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute
Health System Celebrates Significant Milestones in Cancer Care Boise, ID – Following two decades of providing comprehensive cancer care services, Saint Alphonsus H...
October 30, 2019
Saint Alphonsus – Nampa Achieves Level III Stroke Center Designation
Nampa Hospital First in Canyon County to get State Recognition in 3 Critical Care Areas Nampa, ID – Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa is the first hospital i...
October 15, 2019
Life Flight Network and Saint Alphonsus Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership
Life Flight Network and Saint Alphonsus Health System are celebrating 10 years of partnership in providing the highest levels of care to the communities throughout Idaho and Eastern Oregon...
October 9, 2019
Saint Alphonsus Physician Achieves Major Milestone in Heart Care
Dr. Margot Vloka, MD is the First Female Doctor to Complete 1,000 Heart Procedures Dr. Margot Vloka, MD, a Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Saint Alphonsus Regional Me...
September 19, 2019
Grant Award Brings 3D Mammography to Saint Alphonsus - Ontario
Advanced Technology Will Help Women Get Screenings Closer to Home 3D Mammography will soon be available in Ontario and surrounding areas in part thanks to a $177,000...
September 12, 2019
Saint Alphonsus – Nampa Physician Brings 21st Century Technology to Southwestern Idaho Heart Patients
Dr. Michael Codina First Cardiologist in Region to Implant CardioMEMS Dr. Michael Codina, a cardiologist at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center –...
September 10, 2019
Saint Alphonsus 12th Avenue Hospital Continues to Save Lives
Vacant building hosts Nampa Police and Fire Training The vacant Saint Alphonsus Hospital on 12th Avenue in Nampa continues to give back to the community, even while ...
September 8, 2019
Saint Alphonsus Honors 2019 Distinguished Citizens
Sister of the Holy Cross, Local Non-Profit, Physician Receive Awards A Sister, local non-profit and trauma surgeon have been recognized by the Saint Alphonsus Founda...
August 27, 2019
DR. MARK NASSIR NAMED PRESIDENT OF SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL GROUP
Joins SAMG After Leaving Air Force Post in Virginia Dr. Mark Nassir, Colonel USAF (Retired) has been named President of Saint Alphonsus Medical Group. He replaces D...
August 18, 2019
Claudia Weathermon Tester Joins Saint Alphonsus - Ontario
Treasure Valley Communications Professional to Manage Marketing/Communications and Foundation at Oregon Hospital Ontario, OR – Claudia Weathermon Tester has joined ...
August 14, 2019
Saint Alphonsus to Turn the Western Idaho Fair Pink
Mobile Mammogram Unit to Provide Life-Saving Screenings Women can receive life-saving mammograms and breast health exams at the Western Idaho Fair, thanks to the Sain...
August 14, 2019
Grand Opening Celebration Held for Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health Corp. today celebrated the grand opening of their new, freestanding rehabilitation hospital. Saint Alpho...
August 6, 2019
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa Achieves Trauma Center Designation
Nampa Hospital is the only Trauma Center in Canyon County Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa has been designated a Level IV Trauma Center by the Idaho Time Sen...
July 15, 2019
SAINT ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER – NAMPA LAUNCHES MILITARY AND VETERANS HEALTH PROGRAM
New Pilot Program Provides More Comprehensive Healthcare for Military Community A ceremony at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa today he...
June 26, 2019
Renee Hinson Named CEO of Future Inpatient Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
New facility scheduled to open this Summer Renee Hinson has been named CEO of the new state of the art, 40-bed freestanding rehabilitation hospital; a partnership be...
June 26, 2019
Dr. Gale Named Trauma Director
Dr. Stephen Gale has been named Trauma Medical Director at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC). He replaces Dr. Bill Morgan, who has taken a position in Texas. ...
June 25, 2019
Alliance Names New Leaders
Dr. Sheila Giffen, Dani Jones Assume New Roles Dr. Sheila Giffen has been named Medical Director, and Danielle G. (Dani) Jones Director of Operations for the Saint A...
June 25, 2019
Gayla Thomas-Dabney New D&I Director
Navy Veteran Joins Health System from Boise State University Gayla Thomas-Dabney has been named Regional Director, Diversity and Inclusion – Western Region. In he...
May 22, 2019
New Agreement Between Saint Alphonsus and Regence BlueShield of Idaho
We are pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually beneficial agreement with Regence BlueShield of Idaho (Regence) on a new, multi-year contract that covers the care we provide to ...
March 24, 2019
Baker City Hospital Earns Top 100 Designation
Saint Alphonsus Baker City Top 100 Critical Access Hospital 3rd year in a row! One of only 2 hospitals in Oregon to earn designation ...
February 11, 2019
Andrew Cosentino Named President of Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Saint Alphonsus Health System has named Andrew Cosentino, PT, MBA, FACHE as the new President of Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC) in Boise. He comes ...
January 22, 2019