Saint Alphonsus

🏌️‍♂️ We're thrilled to kick off the 40th Annual Saint Alphonsus Nampa Open today! Thank you to all our incredible sponsors, local businesses, physicians, community leaders, and colleagues who make this event a success every year.

Your support helps us raise funds for our Saint Alphonsus Meals on Wheels Program, which delivers healthy meals and well-checks to homebound seniors in need. Let’s have a fantastic day on the course and make a positive impact on our community!

Good luck this weekend to our Ontario community 4H kids at the Malheur County Fair!

The fair celebrates youth from around the area, several hundred livestock animals, and show exhibits.

For many months, these young people have dedicated themselves to the hard work and thoughtful management of their livestock, honoring the traditions of the local community.

Saint Alphonsus is proud to support the Malheur Cattlemen’s Steer Sale at the fair, and we hope to see you there!

“The past is no longer yours; the future is not yet in your power. You have only the present wherein to do good.” - Saint Alphonsus Liguori.

On today’s Feast of Saint Alphonsus, we honor and celebrate his work to bring the Spirit of the Gospel to the poor, as well as reflecting on how it aligns with our core value of commitment to those experiencing poverty.

What good will you do today?

We are proud to welcome Dr. Melissa Arnold and Dr. Laura Tedrick to the Boise OBGYN clinic. Interested in scheduling? Call (208) 302-1200

In Eastern Oregon, we want to extend our deepest thanks to the brave fire crews who have responded to the Durkee and Cow Valley fires! We are incredibly grateful for your selflessness and professionalism.

To our community, every act of kindness, no matter how small, has made a significant impact to those in harm’s way.

Whether you offered words of encouragement, provided necessary supplies, or simply kept our neighbors in your thoughts and prayers, we are deeply grateful. Your support reminds us of the strength and unity of our community.

In times of crisis, it is the collective effort of individuals coming together that makes all the difference.

We are humbled and honored to be part of such a caring and resilient community.

As we move forward together, we will continue to work tirelessly to support those in need, inspired by the incredible example of compassion and solidarity we have witnessed.

Meet Zeus!

Zeus is 2 years old Labrador Retriever and has been working for 14 months at the hospital's main campus in Boise as a security dog with therapy certifications.

He works alongside his owner, Protection Officer and K9 Handler Jeffrey Jayne.

Zeus loves coming in first thing in the morning to greet all the protection officers in the office, followed by a trip to the ambulance bay.

Don't forget about his other favorite spot on campus - the cafeteria. You'll spot Zeus wagging his tail and patiently waiting for a dog treat.

Have you met Zeus yet?

Eastern Oregon is fighting as a region against the country’s largest fires this year, and in times like these, there is remarkable strength in community.

In Baker City, we are honored and proud to work alongside resilient community partners who have been working tirelessly to connect community members with the resources they need.

Rural volunteer firefighters and local volunteers, along with local agencies, organizations, and colleagues are connecting community members with resources daily.

A special thank you to Pharmacy Manager Shannon Smock pictured below who saw a need and advocated for it.

“We have seen our community come together time and again for both small and widespread times of need and want to be a part of that,” Smock said. “We saw a need from our amazing community fighting the wildfires and knew our hospital would be able to help support that need in the form of essential hygiene and first aid items.”

Donations of much-needed supplies went to the area's rural firefighters.

Your community spirit is incredible, Baker City!

For our colleagues, today marks the start of Mission Week.

What does that mean?

“Mission week is an opportunity for us as an organization to celebrate our mission, our core values -- our legacy. It’s a moment where we can pause and celebrate our culture and recommit to living it out daily,” Mission Leader Ted Marconi said.

Our colleagues in Boise, Nampa and Eastern Oregon had the chance to get an early start on the week as they welcomed Corinne Francis, Trinity Health Executive Vice President and Chief Mission Integration Officer.

Keep an eye out this week as we share what it means to live out our mission as we serve together in the spirit of the Gospel and check out all of the smiling faces below!

Allergic reactions hitting harder? Symptoms lasting longer? Confused and unsure about what's happening?

Visit our latest blog post and learn new ways to combat your allergies. Don't let allergies hinder your life - seek out relief with our numerous medication and treatment options today!

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It is trauma season, and we need your help!

At our Idaho and Oregon hospitals, we rely on a steady supply of blood donations to save lives, and every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. is in need of blood or platelets.

On August 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at our Boise campus to support this vital community need.

Schedule your appointment to donate today at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=STALS.

# traumaseason

Upcoming blood drive. Help save lives. Here's information about our upcoming American Red Cross blood drive. Schedule an appointment.

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope,” former first lady Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson once said.

Hope is healing.

If you need a little hope today, stop and smell our roses in the garden located just outside the main entrance at our Boise campus.

We are getting ready to tee off the 40th Annual Saint Alphonsus Nampa Open Golf Tournament on Friday, August 2nd!

Did you miss your chance to register?

You can still join us as a volunteer for a fun day in the sun and a chance to support the Meals on Wheels program! Plus, you'll receive a Saint Alphonsus T-shirt for your help.

Register here as a volunteer, and we'll see you at Ridgecrest Golf Club! https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=798439&

"Fore" warning, you're in for a great day on the green!

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Nampa Golf Tournament The Saint Alphonsus 40th Annual Nampa Open Golf Tournament is back on August 2nd! This year’s proceeds from the Tournament will, again, go to fundin

When was the last time you hydrated?

Triple digit weather puts us all at a greater risk of heat related illness, not to mention the regional wildfires that increase respiratory illness.

This week drink that extra glass of water, limit time outdoors during peak heat, and be sure to check in on your friends and family.

Share this with a someone who could use the reminder!

And, check out what Dr. Aaron Campbell had to share with KBOI this week on how to keep safe in the heat.

https://idahonews.com/news/local/staying-safe-in-extreme-heat-and-wildfire-smoke-hot-summer-boise-idaho-weather

Staying Safe in Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke Across Idaho, several weeks of triple-digit temperatures, paired with now constant wildfire smoke has made conditions outdoors difficult to endure.High heat con

After the courageous care that first responders provided to patients during a time of crisis last March, Shauna and Deputy Randy Krantz knew they wanted to find a way to show their support.

Yesterday, they hand-delivered sweet treats of appreciation to our Emergency Department colleagues in honor of their daily work caring for first responders and families across the Treasure Valley.

“We are forever grateful for the highly trained doctors, nurses and staff at Saint Alphonsus that care for our first responders, in what could be the most frightening time of their life, as well as their families," Shauna Krantz shared.

“We wanted to recognize the hardworking staff and say thank you for treating our blue family like your own, with the best care possible. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. Keep up the amazing work.”

Thank you to Shauna from Holland's Bites and Brews, Sea State Coffee, Gaston's Bakery, and The Chef’s Store Meridian for their generous donations to support our team!

And a huge thank you to the tireless work of our emergency responders!

It’s worth its weight in gold.

Baker City, join us at the Miner’s Jubilee for a weekend of time-honored, family fun.

Who will you be there to see — broncs or bulls?

When 11 in 100 female Idahoans will die from breast cancer within five years of diagnosis – we know prevention matters.

This week, we partnered with Stampede for the Cure at the Snake River Stampede where more than $100,000 in funds were raised in the fight against breast cancer!

“Idaho ranks 50th in the nation in breast cancer screenings,” shared Clint Child, President of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Nampa and President of the Snake River Stampede Board of Directors.

“The Stampede for the Cure really found that there is a big gap in preventative screenings, and we need to close it. It's important to not only Saint Alphonsus, but to the community.”

Breast Cancer Center Manager Heidi Bourget has seen the need and strong community health partnership that provides screening and diagnostic breast care services to those underserved women in the community.

“We graciously thank the Stampede for their generosity in providing funding for those women who may not get the critical screening and diagnostic exams if the funds were not available to them,” she said last night.

Take a look at the photo recap from all the fun yesterday at Pink on the Dirt and Pink Night at the rodeo.

To continuing the fight against breast cancer!

From local to national, we are celebrating!

On June 28, Apogee Physicians, the largest entirely physician-owned and operated Hospitalist group in the nation, named President of Eastern Oregon Dina Ellwanger “CEO of the Year” and Program Director for Saint Alphonsus Medical Director-Ontario Hospitalist Services Dr. Augustine Okeke “Program Director of the Year."

This award recognizes high-performing providers from more than 30 states who consistently demonstrate success from patient satisfaction to recruitment and readmissions.

“Dina was honored for her long history of dedication to Apogee patients and providers. Apogee is in its 13th year in Ontario, in great part because of the culture that Dina has built,” said Apogee Division 1 President Dr. Dennis Klein.

Dina shared in celebrating Dr. Okeke.

“During this past year, Dr. Okeke not only maintained the established program at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario but was very crucial in the onboarding of the new program at another Saint Alphonsus Hospital in Baker City,” she said.

Join us in celebrating them both!

With summer in full swing and temperatures above 100 degrees this week, it’s a good time to take a look at how we can enjoy being outdoors without getting a heat-related illness.

How do you keep cool when it’s hot, and what do you do if you, or someone you know, is having a health emergency?

Learn more in our latest blog.

Navigating Summer Heat With sun and summer comes the dreaded heat, and the potential for heat-related illness or injury such as sunburn or heat stroke.

On Wednesday, we’re wearing pink!

Join us tomorrow, July 17th for Pink Night at the Snake River Stampede with Stampede for the Cure where they are fighting against the toughest opponent in the rodeo world – breast cancer.

Dive into summer fun but don't forget about safety!

From swimming to boating, keep your children safe with these essential water safety tips to prevent drowning.

Check out this guide by Dr. Angella Zieba from Saint Alphonsus to learn more. https://www.saintalphonsus.org/blog/blogs/pediatrics/water-safety

Top Water Safety Tips for Kids - Stay Safe in the Water Water safety for kids. Keep children safe with these essential tips for water safety. Learn how to prevent drowning and protect your kids near water.

Jenn Fiddler was sparring during jiu jitsu when she started to experience pain down the left side of her neck.

What she didn't know at the time was she was experiencing a rare injury — a stroke of the posterior circulation.

From an emergent brain surgery with Dr. Ondrej Choutka to rehabilitation with Dr. David Wald, watch learn about Jenn's journey to recovery and why we are the region's destination for the most advanced neurocritical care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FYQRIHzoZ0&t=3s

Jenn's Stroke Survivor Story Meet Jenn, a NICU nurse and mother of four who experienced several strokes during a routine jiu-jitsu maneuver. Hear from her and her husband, her jiu-jitsu ...

Carrie Zanders had just celebrated a milestone 25-year anniversary with Saint Alphonsus when she passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2023.

Carrie began her career with Saint Alphonsus in the Cancer Center and had recently been promoted to a Trinity System Office position as a Community Benefit Analyst, a position largely created with her expertise in mind.

Along with being known for her kind heart and service, Carrie was well-known for her art. The walls of Carrie’s office were often adorned with her favorite art pieces, and she took great care in gifting paintings to her friends and colleagues.

Carrie served on the jury to select artists for the Saint Alphonsus art wall in recent years, helping friends and colleagues to display their art, and it was her dream to paint enough pieces in 2024 to submit her own art for hanging in the halls of Saint Alphonsus as well.

During the month of July, we proudly pay tribute to Carrie’s creativity and generous spirit by displaying her art.

Take a walk down the hall this month to share in her legacy.

Hip or knee pain affects more than half of Americans.

And, it's no surprise. Our lifestyles are more active than ever before, whether you're on the trails, at work, or somewhere in between.

Patient Shelby Stroebel is active on and off his job. From owning and operating an excavation company to racing at Meridian Speedway, he needed a solution for his hip pain that would allow him to continue doing what he loves — and fast.

Learn more about how Orthopedic Surgeon Jonathan Vaux helped him back on the track.

Meet Shelby Stroebel, a true testament to resilience and determination! At 51 years young, Shelby faced challenges that would've slowed down even the toughest of us. His passion for racing cars and dedication to his work were hin...

Nampa, we’re open!

Starting today, our South Nampa Urgent Care Center, located at 215 E. Hawaii Avenue, will offer same-day treatment for moderate conditions like fevers, colds and flus, bronchitis, and cuts and lacerations.

We will also offer unique urgent care services including rapid lab tests and advanced imaging.

Open seven days a week, 8 AM to 8 PM.

Be one of the first to experience transformative care today!

And take a look below at some of the inspired faces who will be providing care close to home. They celebrated the center’s opening and blessing yesterday, July 8th.

Extreme heat warning! The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch that will affect our communities in Idaho and Oregon starting tomorrow, July 6th through Thursday, July 11th.

We urge people to:
- Keep up to date on the latest forecasts and warnings.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Stay in an air-conditioned spaces and out of the sun.
- Consider checking in with your relatives and neighbors.

Remember, young children and pets should NEVER be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances.

Share with your own community of family and friends to help ensure safety this week!

Have you heard about our free mobile clinics?

These monthly clinics bring health care directly to our community and offer free primary care from vital signs to diagnostic testing for strep, RSV and even A1C.

"Mobile clinics are designed to reach folks who wouldn't otherwise be able to access healthcare because of time, location, or cost," Rebecca Lemmons, Regional Director of Community Health and Well-Being shared. "We offer holistic services to treat the whole person, meeting them where they are."

Stay tuned for July's next mobile clinics!

And in the meantime, learn more about them here. https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/st-alphonsus-mobile-clinic-stop-in-caldwell/277-63ba3069-d8b6-44be-84e2-c3ca495e9cb0

St. Alphonsus mobile clinic makes stop in Caldwell Lemmons said by going to a patient's community, mobile health clinics can reach under-served communities who may have limited access to health care facilities.

Maximize your summer fun and keep your BBQ parties safe! Find out how hot weather can increase risks for foodborne illnesses and the steps to prevent this. Dive into our latest blog for the ultimate guide to summer food safety. Stay healthy, enjoy every bite! https://www.saintalphonsus.org/blog/blogs/healthy-eating/summer-food-safety

Essential Guide to Summer Food Safety Keep your summer meals safe and enjoyable with our practical summer food safety tips. Stay healthy and savor every bite.

The countdown is on!

Today marks one year before we welcome our first residents to Idaho's newest accredited Family Medicine residency program.

We have proudly partnered with Mountain State Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (MSI) to launch the program that will mean expanded access to care and more physicians who are trained to meet our state’s unique needs.

“I am inspired by the leaders of this new program. They see what an impact it will make on Nampa and the surrounding community for many years to come, and all these future doctors who will help keep our community in good health,” shared Dr. Lisa Nelson, Medical Director of Medical Education.

We welcome our first class of residents on July 1, 2025.

Help us share the news!

And, don’t forget to check out our inspiring leaders Program Director Heidi Shields, MD and Associate Program Director, Stuart Black, MD below!