DHS Leaders

Dr. Mary Nies, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing;
Dr. Nancy Devine, Associate Dean and Director, School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences;
Dr. Brian Crawford, Coordinator, Office of Medical and Oral Health;
Dr. Linda Rankin, Associate Dean, Division of Health Sciences;
Dr. Rex Force, Associate Dean for Clinical Research;
Dr. Paul Cady, Dean, College of Pharmacy;
Dr. Tracy Farnsworth, Associate Dean and Director, Kasiska School of Health Professions;
Dr. Linda Hatzenbuehler, Vice Provost and Executive Dean, Division of Health Sciences

About Health Sciences

Organizational Chart

Mission Statement

Idaho State University's Division of Health Sciences provides continued leadership in the delivery of rural health care by educating caring and competent professionals across all dimensions of health and promotes collaborative research and practice in the health sciences.

Vision

The Division of Health Sciences is a leader in improving health through collaboration.

Core Values

Professional Integrity - Promoting professional ethical standards and respecting the integrated roles of all health professionals
Holistic Approach to Health - Emphasizing a comprehensive view of human heath, including curative and preventive dimensions
Collaboration - Recognizing the value of internal and external partnerships through professional and community engagement.
Discovery and Innovation - Seeking new evidence to improve health
Dedication - Support to the mission and vision of the DHS
Excellence - Striving for excellence in all aspects of professional, academic and personal endeavors

Goal Areas

Goal 1 - To assure continued viability and quality for DHS programs and services.
Goal 2 - To create an environment conducive to inquiry.
Goal 3 - To continue commitment to excellence and innovation in education in ways that effectively improve the health care delivery system.
Goal 4 - To expand the DHS image, presence, and influence locally and beyond.
Goal 5 - To expand University Clinics.

Economic Impact Study

Annual Report 2010-11
Annual Report 2009-2010

Annual Reports from the former Kasiska College of Health Professions