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New director of development named for Idaho State University’s Kasiska Division of Health Sciences

December 11, 2018

POCATELLO - Ryan Gerulf has joined the Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences (KDHS) as director of development.

Rick Tivis and Barbara Gordon Published in Journal

December 10, 2018

Rick Tivis, assistant director, Idaho Center for Health Research and Barbara Gordon, director of dietetic programs, in collaboration with St. Luke’s Cystic Fibrosis Clinic and Boise State, published an “Evaluation of Food Insecurity in Adults and Children with Cystic Fibrosis: Community Case Study” in the journal Frontiers in Public Health

Kris Hilvers Presents at Conference

December 10, 2018

Kris Hilvers, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC, Clinical Assistant Professor in Dietetics, presented "Let’s Get Physical: Nutrition Focused Physical Exam – the Foundation for Pressure Injury Risk Assessment" at the Idaho Pressure Ulcer Prevention Coalition held in Boise.

ISU Department of Community and Public Health students partner with ISU Bengal Pharmacy for prescription drug take-back event on Dec. 5

November 30, 2018

POCATELLO – To help combat the growing prescription drug abuse problem in our community, Idaho State University Department of Community and Public Health students are hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Wednesday, Dec. 5.

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Idaho State University family medicine Professor Dave Hachey completes sabbatical at University of Namibia

November 19, 2018

POCATELLO –  Dave Hachey, a professor of Family Medicine that has been with Idaho State University since 1998, recently returned from a four-month sabbatical with the University of Namibia.

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Idaho State University’s Southeast Idaho Area Health Education Center welcomes 15 to brand new cohort of medical professional training

November 15, 2018

POCATELLO – The Southeast Idaho branch of Area Health Education Center (AHEC) will welcome a full class of health care student scholars in an orientation kick-off celebration this Friday, Nov. 16.

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Idaho State University Department of Counseling explores China in cultural immersion partnership

November 12, 2018

POCATELLO – A recent trip organized by the Idaho State University Department of Counseling gave a group of students, faculty and alumni the chance to study abroad in Chengdu and Beijing, China for a little over two weeks.

Free flu shots and basic physical exams offered at ISU/Ada County Health Screening Nov. 15

November 2, 2018

BOISE—Free flu shots while supplies last,  basic physical and dental exams, and onsite testing for blood sugar levels and cholesterol are included in free services offered at a free community health screening Thursday, Nov. 15, 4-7 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 607 N. 13th St., in Boise.

Idaho State University to host Senior Health and Wellness Symposium Oct. 19

October 10, 2018

POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences will host the Senior Health and Wellness Symposium from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at the Pocatello Senior Activity Center.

Idaho State University to host Senior Health and Wellness Symposium, a one-of-a-kind event for Treasure Valley area seniors, Oct. 19

October 9, 2018

MERIDIAN – The Idaho State University Kasiska Division of Health Sciences will host the ISU Senior Health and Wellness Symposium from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 at the Boise Senior Center.