ISU-Meridian promotes health mission with new orange and black bus
The Idaho State University-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.
ISU-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 Idaho State University and Joint School District No. 2 in Meridian.
Idaho State University College of Pharmacy achieves 100 percent pass rate on national board exam
Idaho State University 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 Idaho State University-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, Idaho State University-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 Idaho State University 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.
ISU-Meridian’s Galen Louis sets up endowment to help public health students fund research
Dr. Galen Louis, who is retiring Dec. 31as director of Idaho State University’s Master of Public Health Program, has started a scholarship fund to help MPH students with research and thesis projects.
Idaho State University 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 Idaho State University Division of Health Science Economic Impact Study.
Molina Medicaid Solutions honors Dr. Margaret Doucette for work in Uganda
Idaho State University-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
ISU-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 ISU 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 Idaho State University’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
Idaho State University’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.
ISU-Meridian to host Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House Oct. 11
When Emily Holcomb attended ISU-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.
ISU-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 ISU's holiday card in student competition
Idaho State University undergraduate and graduate students can enter a contest to create the design for this year's Idaho State University holiday card.
ISU-Meridian dean tapped for panel on childhood obesity
ISU-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 ISU-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 Idaho State University-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.
Idaho State University-Meridian goes smoke-free Sept. 1
Effective Sept. 1, Idaho State University 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.
ISU-Meridian researcher awarded funding for traumatic brain injury study
Idaho State University-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 Idaho State University 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, Idaho State University 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, Idaho State University-Meridian and the Meridian School District will be participating in a joint exercise to enhance student safety and first responder response.
Idaho State University to offer first nursing doctoral program in Idaho starting January 2013
The Idaho State University Division of Health Sciences will offer a Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing through the ISU 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.
ISU-Meridian group to travel to Uganda with Boise medical team
Judy Thorne, ISU-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.
ISU 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 Idaho State University Alumni Association.
Free HIV testing at ISU-Meridian June 27 for faculty, staff and students
National HIV Testing Day is Wednesday, June 27, and ISU-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?
ISU-Meridian confers 195 degrees at spring commencement; Russell Singleton selected top Student Excellence honoree
Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center awarded 195 degrees in graduate, undergraduate and professional programs during commencement exercises May 7 at the Boise Centre.
ISU-Meridian pharmacy professor receives NIH grant to improve antibiotic use in hospitals
Idaho State University-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 Idaho State University 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.
ISU 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 Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health.
ISU fall online registration begins April 16; “Be Advised” campaign continues
Idaho State University—with campuses in Pocatello, Meridian, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls— will hold online registration for fall classes April 16-23.
ISU-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 Idaho State University-Meridian Health
ISU students participate in National Science Foundation cyberinfrastructure program
Four Idaho State University 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.
Idaho State University College of Pharmacy wins first place in national competition for Operation Diabetes
The Idaho State University 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 Idaho State University’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.
ISU students participate in National Science Foundation cyberinfrastructure program
Four Idaho State University 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.
ISU-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 ISU-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 Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center.
Idaho State University 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
Idaho State University and Verizon Wireless jointly announced a three-year partnership to introduce UHopeLine®, an expansion of the company’s HopeLine® wireless phone recycling program.
Idaho State University Institute of Rural Health receives National Institute of Mental Health grant
Idaho State University’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.