Nampa Police, Canyon County Paramedics to Share Space in New Saint Alphonsus Building

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Nampa Police, Canyon County Paramedics to Share Space in New Saint Alphonsus Building

Hospital's Multi-Use Facility will also House Stations for Police, EMS

NAMPA – Canyon County Paramedics and the Nampa Police Department will have new stations and workspace provided by Saint Alphonsus at the hospital’s Nampa campus. At a ground breaking ceremony this morning, local leaders thanked the hospital for providing valuable space for first responders to better serve the community.

“We greatly appreciate the investment of Saint Alphonsus in meeting the needs of our first responders,” said Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling. “The new first responders' workstation will maximize the efficiency of our valued public safety officers by providing a secure location for administrative efforts.”

The nearly 19,000 square foot building will primarily be used as warehouse space for the hospital, but will also include about 1,100 square feet for Canyon County Paramedics Station 46 and a smaller, approximately 600 square foot office for Nampa Police officers.

“The station that Saint Alphonsus is building at their Nampa hospital allows us to improve our access to the Garrity Road interchange and areas north of the interstate,” said Michael Stowell, Chief of the Canyon County Ambulance District. “Working together and planning for the future as a team helps Saint Al’s and Canyon County Paramedics ensure our citizens get the highest level of care in a timely manner. It’s a great collaborative effort.”

Stowell said the paramedic station will initially be staffed on 12-hour shifts, with plans for 24-hour staffing in the future.

Travis Leach, President of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa, said discussions of the shared facility began last spring. He said the building represents an important commitment from the hospital to residents of Nampa and Canyon County.

“This new station is an important investment from Saint Alphonsus, and exemplifies the strong partnerships we have with our Nampa Police and Canyon County Paramedics,” Leach said. “It also demonstrates the vital role this hospital plays in the community. It may just be a building, but in reality, it’s about people and providing the best emergency care and service possible.”

Work on the nearly $1 million building will begin immediately. Kreizenbeck Construction is the contractor, and the facility is anticipated to be open in the fall.

About Saint Alphonsus Health System


As a faith-based Catholic ministry and not-for-profit health system, Saint Alphonsus Health System reinvests in the communities we serve, through charity care and other benefits. Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative and community-based. Saint Alphonsus Health System serves the people of southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada through these facilities: Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise, ID; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa, ID; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Ontario, OR; Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Baker City, OR; and, Saint Alphonsus Medical Group with primary and specialty care providers at over 60 clinic locations, all of which are members of the Saint Alphonsus Health Alliance, a network of over 1900 employed and independent providers. Saint Alphonsus is a proud affiliate of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Trinity Health serves people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with 94 hospitals and 126 continuing care facilities, home health and hospice programs, and PACE center locations that provide more than 2.5 million visits annually. To find out more go to: www.saintalphonsus.org

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