News Archives 2020
Health Systems Express Gratitude for Public Leaders
As December 31 draws near, we often reflect on significant events to define the year. In 2020, many things have been unprecedented, but expressing gratitude remains essential and important...
Saint Alphonsus President-CEO Recognized as Top Idaho Healthcare Leader
Idaho Business Review Publishes “Power 25” List Odette Bolano, FACHE, President and CEO of Saint Alphonsus Health System, has been recognized by the Idaho Busine...
Idaho National Guard Troops Train to Support COVID-19 Testing at Saint Alphonsus
Idaho National Guard Troops Train to Support COVID-19 Testing at Saint Alphonsus Idaho National Guard personnel are training to assist in COVI...
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Redesignated as Level 1 Comprehensive Stroke Center by Idaho TSE
Boise Hospital Provides Highest Level of Care for Stroke Victims Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise has been redesignated as a Level 1 Stroke Center by...
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Michael Born as Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Michael Born, MD, MBA, FACHE, CPE, has been appointed Chief Medical Officer at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. He has served as Interim CMO since August. ...
Mary McFadden Named Chief Nursing Officer at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Mary T. McFadden, DNP, RN, NEA-BC has been named Chief Nursing Officer at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. She comes to the Treasure Valley from Oregon, where she served ...
Saint Alphonsus Relocating Nampa COVID-19 Testing Site
Testing Moving Indoors for the Winter Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is relocating its COVID-19 testing site from the Garrity Clinic near Interstate 84 to 12th...
Saint Alphonsus Opens Innovative Clinic for COVID-19 Patients
Facility Dedicated to Primary Care in Secure Setting Saint Alphonsus has opened a new clinic dedicated to providing care for patients who have been diagnosed with CO...
Idaho Health Care Organizations to Hold Joint Media Availability Oct 27
On October 27, 2020, Dr. Steven Nemerson, Chief Clinical Officer, SAHS, joined Treasure Valley Chief Medical Officers in a Joint News Conference to address the growing community spread of ...
Festival of Trees Moves to Virtual Celebration
Cherished Treasure Valley Tradition Continues, Even During Pandemic For 37 years the Festival of Trees has kicked off the holiday season in the Treasure Valley. The...
Saint Alphonsus and Albertsons Team Up for Healthy Communities
“Steps to Stay Healthy” Campaign Promotes Flu Shots, Wellness Visits BOISE, ID – Saint Alphonsus Health System is teaming up with Albertsons to encourage South...
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Named Top Hospital in Idaho For Treating Heart Attacks by National Publication
US News and World Report Ranks SARMC #1 for Quality of Care Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, the region’s only Level II Trauma Center, has been re...
Saint Alphonsus Cardiologists Perform 200th TAVR Procedure
Structural Heart Team Achieves Milestone The Structural Heart Team at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center marked a significant milestone; performing its 200th T...
Saint Alphonsus Presented with American Flag from Afghanistan
Emergency Room Doctor, ICU Nurse Return From 3-month Military Deployment Two Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center colleagues, Dr. Jonathan Miller, MD, an Emergenc...
Local Health Care Organizations Team Up to Urge People to Get Their Flu Vaccine
Physicians want people to stay healthy and help reduce impacts on hospitals that could be overwhelmed by a combination of a bad flu season and COVID-19 ...
Dr. Meghan McInerney Named ICU Medical Director at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Dr. Meghan McInerney, MD has been named Intensive Care Unit Medical Director at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC) in Boise. The announcement was made by David McFadyen, SARM...
Saint Alphonsus Beefs up COVID-19 Testing Equipment; Improves Turnaround for Results
Healthcare Leaders Also Encourage Precautions During Labor Day Celebrations Saying that “Testing has been challenging, not just locally but nationall...
Saint Alphonsus Leaders Urge Vigilance When Returning to In-person Classroom Instruction
Flu Vaccines Also Emphasized Leading into the Fall While most schools in Southwestern Idaho and Eastern Oregon have opened the school year with online instruction, s...
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa President Helms Chamber
Travis Leach Elected as Chairman of the Board Travis Leach, President of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa has assumed the position as Chairman of the Board o...
Dina Ellwanger Named President-CNO of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario
Accomplished Nursing Leader Assumes New Role Today Dina Ellwanger, RN, BSN, MBA, has been named President and Chief Nursing Officer for Saint Alphonsus Medical Center...
Saint Alphonsus Prioritizing Patients for COVID-19 Testing
Patients with mild or no symptoms are being asked to not seek tests Boise, ID – The recent increase in possible COVID-19 cases and patients seeking coronavirus tes...
Saint Alphonsus Releases Findings of its Community Health Needs Assessment for the Treasure Valley
Study Gives Snapshot of Social Influencers of Health for the Treasure Valley Saint Alphonsus Health System has released its Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) ...
Saint Alphonsus Releases Findings of its Community Health Needs Assessment for the Ontario Region
Study Gives Snapshot of Social Influencers of Health for the Ontario Region Ontario, OR –Saint Alphonsus Health System has released its Community Health Needs Asse...
Saint Alphonsus Director of Advocacy Becomes First Woman to Chair Influential State Business Group
Corey Surber Begins Two-Year Term Leading IACI Boise, ID – Corey Surber, Director of State Advocacy for the Saint Alphonsus Health System, has become the first wom...