Free flu shots and HPV vaccine offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Nov. 12
Free flu shots, basic physical exams and the HPV vaccine are among the free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Nov. 12, 4-7 p.m., at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive.
Idaho State University and University of Alaska partner to offer pharmacy doctorate to Alaska students
When Idaho State University tapped assistant professor Tom Wadsworth to run its new pharmacy partnership at University of Alaska Anchorage, he was thrilled—even if it meant a 2,700-mile move from Idaho.
Health Science Experience Night and Pharmacy Open House set for Oct. 27
Learn about dozens of Idaho State University health professions programs, tour the new anatomy and physiology laboratories, and get a flu shot at Health Science Experience Night and the Pharmacy Open House,
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Oct. 22
Free flu shots, nutrition screening and basic physical exams are among the free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Oct. 22, 4-7 p.m., at the Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho, 315 Stampede Drive, in Nampa.
Free community hearing screenings at ISU-Meridian Health Science Center
Get your hearing checked for free at a series of screenings beginning Oct. 13 at the Speech and Language Clinic at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive.
Idaho State University opens Treasure Valley Anatomy and Physiology Laboratories in Meridian
Students at the Idaho State University Meridian Health Science Center are studying anatomy this fall and exploring the function of the human body in a state-of-the art laboratory complex never before seen in Idaho.
El Korah Shriners and Idaho State University-Meridian to host free screening clinic for children with orthopedic conditions, burns and spinal cord injuries
The clinic is Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive. The Center is located on the north side of I-84 between Locust Grove and Meridian roads.
Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Sept. 17
Free flu shots, nutrition screening and basic physical exams are among the free services offered at a community health screening Thursday, Sept. 17, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., in Boise.
ISU-Meridian recruiting children for language learning study
Idaho State University-Meridian researchers will provide $100 in gift cards to children who complete a study to help determine how youngsters with language learning difficulties process and understand language.
ISU’s Institute of Rural Health awarded $40,000 contract to study needs of elderly
The Idaho Commission on Aging has awarded Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health a six-month, $40,000 contract to study the current and future needs of Idaho’s aging population.
ISU researchers seek children for hearing study
Idaho State University researchers in Meridian and Pocatello are recruiting infants and children to participate in a study to develop new ways to assess middle-ear function in people of all ages.
Idaho State University and AARP launch New Knowledge Adventures in Treasure Valley for people 50 and older
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ISU Pharmacy’s Run for the Health of It set for Sept. 19 in Boise
Lace up your shoes and run or walk through Ann Morrison Park in the 2015 Run for the Health of It 5k sponsored by Idaho State University-Meridian’s Professional Pharmacy Student Alliance.
ISU awarded telepharmacy grant
Let’s say you’re taking Coumadin and want to know how the popular blood thinner will mix with your other medications. What about the diabetes medication Metformin—could that explain your lower backache and drowsiness?
Professor JoAnn Gurenlian honored for contributions to dental hygiene
Idaho State University dental hygiene professor JoAnn Gurenlian is the 2015 recipient of the Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to oral health, education and the dental hygiene profession.
Idaho State University seeks Treasure Valley participants for intensive stuttering clinics in Meridian and Pocatello
Stuttering affects up to 4 percent of the world’s population and can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide.
Professors awarded grant to help Treasure Valley refugees
Idaho State University’s School of Nursing will provide health care for Idaho refugees, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration.
Lend Us Your Ears: ISU researchers conducting hearing study
Idaho State University researchers in Meridian and Pocatello are recruiting infants, children and adults to participate in a study to develop new ways to assess middle-ear function
ISU hires manager for Treasure Valley Anatomy and Physiology Laboratories
Lorinda Smith is the new manager of the L.S. and Aline W. Skaggs Treasure Valley Anatomy and Physiology Laboratories which will open in August at Idaho State University-Meridian, 1311 E. Central Drive.
ISU Meridian’s Hevener and Tavernier named WWAMI Rising Stars
Idaho State University-Meridian’s Kirk Hevener, assistant professor of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, and Susan Tavernier, assistant professor of nursing were recently named
Idaho State University graduate mental health counseling program listed in nation’s top 20
Idaho State University’s master’s degree program in mental health counseling is ranked 18th in the country by GraduatePrograms.com, an online resource for students considering graduate school.
ISU-Meridian recognizes student excellence honorees at May 11 Commencement and confers 257 degrees
Accelerated nursing graduate Lori Price received Idaho State University-Meridian’s 2015 Student Excellence Award at the campus’ May 11 commencement ceremony in Boise.
Women’s and Children’s Alliance honors ISU-Meridian’s Bessie Katsilometes
Idaho State University-Meridian’s Dr. Bessie Katsilometes was one of 50 women honored by the Women’s and Children’s Alliance at its 22nd Annual Tribute to Women and Industry Luncheon on April 2 in Boise.
Connecting people to health care: Community Health Screening Program celebrates fifth anniversary and prepares for March 19 event
Some partnerships are so successful they are worth celebrating—especially ones that improve the lives of Ada County residents in a big way.
Idaho State’s School of Nursing ranked one of the best in the West in 2015
NurseJournal.org, a global media website for nurses and health care professionals, has ranked Idaho State University’s School of Nursing fifth out of 442 nursing schools in the West.
ISU-Meridian’s Susan Tavernier receives Oncology Nursing Society Award
Idaho State University-Meridian assistant nursing professor Susan Tavernier is the 2015 recipient of the Oncology Nursing Society State-of-the-Science Lectureship Award.
Free flu shots and traumatic brain injury screenings offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Feb. 19
Free flu shots and screenings for hepatitis C and traumatic brain injury are among services offered at an adult community health screening Thursday, Feb. 19, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2920 Cassia St., in Boise.
ISU alumni events slated for Treasure Valley Jan. 29-31
Meet state legislators and wax your skis for a series of Boise events sponsored by the Idaho State University Alumni Association in late January.
Free flu shots and traumatic brain injury screenings offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Jan. 15
Free flu shots and screenings for hepatitis C and traumatic brain injury are among services offered at an adult community health screening Thursday, Jan. 15, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., in Boise.