Meridian Symposium Information
What Matters to Me: Shared Decisions in Health & Healing
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Check-In: 1:30 – 2:00 PM | Program: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of meaningful conversation with Idaho State University healthcare students, right here in Meridian.
Parking & Getting There
West Ada School District Auditorium
1303 E. Central Drive
Free parking is available.
Accessibility
- The event space can accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility devices.
- Event entrance: No stairs; direct access to the West Ada Auditorium
- Seating includes chairs without armrests, and space is available at tables for wheelchairs and walkers
- Questions about accessibility? Contact us — we're happy to help you plan ahead.
Meet Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Michelle Christopher
Dr. Michelle Christopher is a Palliative Medicine physician currently practicing in Boise, Idaho. She is dedicated to improving health equity and clinical outcomes through patient-centered care and medical education. Her work focuses on shared decision-making and supporting patients and families as they live with serious illness.
Meridian Panelist
Marissa Click
Chaplain St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Marissa is the palliative care chaplain at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. She has also worked in hospice for the past 10 years. Marissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in photography with a minor in religious studies, a Bachelor of Science in psychology, and a Master of Divinity with an emphasis in theology. She is a board-certified chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains and a Level II Certified Reiki practitioner. In her spare time, Marissa enjoys playing board games and getting shredded at the gym.