News RSShttps://www.stlukesonline.org/feeds/newsNews and Community RSS Feeden{678FF0FE-93BB-4A6E-B32D-4C9FD1CAAF2B}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/aug/elmore-st-lukes-childrens-mobile-unitSt. Luke's Children’s mobile care program expands into more districts this school yearFri, 29 Aug 2025 15:31:00 -0600{A6B234AE-49BF-48C2-B9FE-81D4EFFC2B4B}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/aug/st-lukes-nicu-volunteer-celebrates-95th-birthday-with-teamBringing 'love and light,' St. Luke's NICU volunteer celebrates 95th birthday with teamMon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600{86C95391-CF3B-489C-B5D3-11C17FB9411B}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jul/slhs-team-volunteers-at-us-national-paralympic-swimmingSt. Luke’s physician, team lend support to U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships in BoiseMon, 28 Jul 2025 15:23:00 -0600{45EF3E9B-BF86-47D5-9642-65D9890E393D}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jul/dr-sharma-st-lukes-unique-procedure-cosmSt. Luke's surgeon's unique procedure brings hope to patients with chronic upper body painFri, 18 Jul 2025 16:10:00 -0600{57854C90-F8AC-43E3-A802-74654A3CEC78}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jul/better-together-girls-on-the-run-slhs-chif-2025CHIF recipient Girls on the Run strengthens mind and body, one step at a timeTue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600{DB55FCBA-B48F-48ED-9C7D-4CEEC61F257F}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jul/better-together-idaho-playground-project-chif-magic-valley'Everyone deserves to play': How St. Luke's helps a nonprofit create inclusive playgroundsFri, 11 Jul 2025 09:41:00 -0600{7D4B7A0D-D01D-4CDB-873F-5DA17BA10EC4}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jul/cahouet-family-donation-supporting-air-st-lukes-and-mccall-regionIn new community, couple continues legacy of giving through St. Luke's McCall FoundationTue, 08 Jul 2025 11:51:00 -0600{1DCE5545-FAE0-4A0C-A240-220D842B4080}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jul/2025-st-lukes-chif-grant-recipient-celebrationSt. Luke’s celebrates CHIF recipients, partners in making our communities healthierWed, 02 Jul 2025 14:48:00 -0600{41D2D20E-96E9-4B78-9E8F-95E16A0153BF}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jan/st-lukes-chif-grants-announcement-2025St. Luke's 2025 CHIF grants assist groups addressing key community health needsFri, 10 Jan 2025 15:32:00 -0700{9EBC4EEF-553D-4577-830B-C9BAEDFBC8AD}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jun/st-lukes-celebrates-incredible-achievement-sixth-magnet-designationSweet sixth success! St. Luke's achieves an impressive, rare feat with Magnet designationThu, 26 Jun 2025 12:42:00 -0600{58E759A7-7970-416C-999D-748E6ACBF19B}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jun/st-lukes-cancer-survivorship-eventsFinding support and embracing change: At St. Luke’s, cancer survivorship aims to helpTue, 24 Jun 2025 13:11:00 -0600{947D2D23-6088-4235-8D29-624B1E63320A}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jun/geoff-carr-journey-from-respiratory-therapist-to-st-lukes-ihtMarine, respiratory therapist, cybersecurity expert: Geoff Carr's unique St. Luke's journeyFri, 20 Jun 2025 16:07:00 -0600{5DCF0FC2-5090-4E88-BDDC-CE927D2DDE3D}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jun/charlees-story-scoliosis-surgery-and-recoveryYoung St. Luke's patient is ‘poster child’ for confronting scoliosis surgery and recoveryTue, 10 Jun 2025 15:45:00 -0600{F7BA36F7-D999-402E-BEF6-6C1E1CF8AC12}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/may/better-together-idaho-gives-st-lukes-2025St. Luke’s supports Idaho nonprofits during record-breaking Idaho Gives — and beyondTue, 20 May 2025 11:33:00 -0600{E3691386-1A49-4769-B914-38C490BDE1F8}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/may/st-lukes-concussion-symposium-awareness-partnership-boiseSt. Luke's and Boise School District team up to spread awareness of concussionsFri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600{78001EAF-CA75-42FC-8034-E7D2767ECB3E}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/may/st-lukes-sponsorship-boise-state-club-sports-an-immediate-hitSt. Luke’s sponsorship of Boise State club sports a huge hit in first year: 'win-win-win'Tue, 06 May 2025 12:34:00 -0600{6D4AFCFD-CC9B-41FE-BCC8-14C968C7BA89}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/apr/st-lukes-injury-prevention-magic-valley-ski-areasSt. Luke’s Magic Valley teams up with illustrator to get word out to kids on ski safetyTue, 15 Apr 2025 14:23:00 -0600{7ADA0B6D-4E0F-45E2-8B0C-3863CB969D56}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/apr/st-lukes-lends-support-at-skiing-world-cup-sun-valleySt. Luke’s teams eagerly lend their support at Ski World Cup Finals in Sun ValleyFri, 11 Apr 2025 16:52:00 -0600{1BB675C5-9B93-4EC8-90B4-F359C8B5DEF8}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/apr/cosm-one-year-anniversary-reflection-with-nicole-brownWhat a year! Major St. Luke's addition has become a busy, exciting hub for patient careMon, 07 Apr 2025 14:33:00 -0600{E0D823DF-852A-4C3B-B84E-3BFFF16A31F0}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/mar/st-lukes-mccall-board-gary-thompson-snow-saveSt. Luke's McCall Community Board member saves the day, connects family to resourcesMon, 31 Mar 2025 14:34:00 -0600{2AA2E83F-3242-46EC-8557-CCA0128CF111}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/mar/st-lukes-physical-therapist-patient-bond-over-commitment-to-get-moving'Why I do this work': St. Luke's physical therapist, patient turn trauma into triumphFri, 21 Mar 2025 15:19:00 -0600{37A25765-C1AD-4384-BCC8-7702DD203FFB}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/mar/st-lukes-finds-success-with-new-approaches-to-reduce-inhospital-injuriesNovel approaches at St. Luke’s lead to major reductions of in-hospital injuriesThu, 13 Mar 2025 15:17:00 -0600{76404C9B-5032-4A33-B8DF-D1D2FFCA6371}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/feb/therapy-dogs-at-st-lukes'We have the best jobs': Therapy dogs bring smiles, comfort to St. Luke’s patients, staffTue, 18 Feb 2025 12:06:00 -0700{55976BF4-F2DE-4213-A8ED-1948A022B2AB}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/feb/st-lukes-updated-help-is-here-guidesSt. Luke’s releases updated Help Is Here! guides, sharing mental health and suicide prevention resources Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:09:00 -0700{881D1D75-8500-4FEB-B719-4FF3CB5D4428}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jan/st-lukes-nampa-chef-and-team-give-back-to-communityFinding joy, community, purpose in food inspiring for St. Luke's Nampa director's teamThu, 30 Jan 2025 16:17:00 -0700{93954750-103C-420A-8498-945467064DE6}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jan/st-lukes-introduces-hospital-at-home-early-patient-successesGreat care in patients' most comfortable place: St. Luke's launches Hospital at HomeFri, 17 Jan 2025 16:38:00 -0700{EEF5B7D4-ACAD-4DBC-8F2A-C1BC0D3DA492}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2025/jan/st-lukes-welcomes-2025-new-years-babiesNew year, new additions: St. Luke's hospitals welcome first babies of 2025!Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:48:00 -0700{F04B6DB3-8316-40B3-A6EC-7380B16E9131}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/dec/st-lukes-elmore-santa-claus-bob-sonnentag-eager-after-cancer-diagnosisSt. Luke’s Elmore’s ‘Santa’ enjoying holidays thanks to surgeon’s help detecting cancerTue, 10 Dec 2024 14:32:00 -0700{BC968939-7711-48B8-A640-2CE254ED2892}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/dec/np-rachelle-hamell-retiring-after-five-decades-of-serviceAfter more than 40 years providing care to rural areas, NP Rachelle Hamell is retiringMon, 09 Dec 2024 14:02:00 -0700{CCA3C72C-AE22-44D8-93F9-BD8AE16C43DA}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/nov/movember-mens-health-awareness-dexter-st-lukes-steelheadsSt. Luke's nurse combines love of hockey with experience to shine light on men's healthFri, 15 Nov 2024 16:35:00 -0700{F30529DF-85B0-4070-B181-0553E57BE1BE}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/nov/st-lukes-yandells-story-of-stroke-at-17St. Luke’s surgery, teams’ care help college freshman look to future after rare strokeFri, 22 Nov 2024 15:06:00 -0700{727D205D-937D-4EE9-B25C-313D82E297C0}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/nov/magic-valley-launches-veterans-honoring-veterans-programVeterans Honoring Veterans: St. Luke's Magic Valley program connects volunteers, patientsFri, 08 Nov 2024 14:14:00 -0700{C50E82AF-C8B8-4B7A-B61D-77ADF164640E}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/nov/st-lukes-launches-veterans-ergSt. Luke’s first of its kind veterans group fosters community, inspiring others to formThu, 07 Nov 2024 12:58:00 -0700{DABF6E40-AE3E-43F2-9FD0-0AB5391D71A7}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/oct/gunnars-story-limb-lengthening-acl-reconstructionCutting-edge procedure at St. Luke's helps teen walk without pain: 'we can make people's lives so much more comfortable'Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:48:00 -0600{497E3F33-A013-4603-8D0B-11C6A1803CA6}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/oct/mental-well-being-initiative-wood-river-btBlaine County Mental Well-Being Initiative blends St. Luke's support, community inputFri, 04 Oct 2024 11:22:00 -0600{115216AF-7A11-4E39-A266-AAA81F63E034}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/sep/right-person-right-place-right-time-reuben-dekastle-saves-lifeLongtime St. Luke’s employee saves a life, gets opportunity for emotional reunionFri, 27 Sep 2024 09:49:00 -0600{60BC7E9A-F887-4ECE-9D68-231CA283E170}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/sep/fitone-recap-dr-yenna-rich-shelvock-runPatient’s drive to get moving at St. Luke's FitOne inspires St. Luke’s surgeon to join himTue, 24 Sep 2024 14:14:00 -0600{6A8F1B10-4ACF-4CE6-8D20-B16495D592C3}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/sep/st-lukes-consolidated-service-center-nears-completionSt. Luke’s Consolidated Service Center construction nears completion; an innovative solution for health care supply chainMon, 30 Sep 2024 11:54:00 -0600{421FF6C3-D6D8-4388-BFBB-3266CAC9C786}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/sep/teddy-bear-clinic-at-st-lukes-magic-valleyTeddy Bear Clinic teaches youngsters about hospital through play: 'the kiddos had a blast'Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:05:00 -0600{537E5C6E-335B-41C6-AB84-6243A103F70A}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/aug/st-lukes-support-group-for-brain-tumor-patients-families'Inspiring' brain tumor survivors bond through St. Luke’s support group in Meridian, on riverMon, 26 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0600{BED6A913-C914-427A-81A8-6D95F046F902}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/aug/st-lukes-lab-scientist-and-donor-runs-in-parisLove of running, travel, helping others takes St. Luke’s lab scientist to Paris and beyondTue, 20 Aug 2024 12:02:00 -0600{D2496675-F942-45AD-9DF5-13CA286C4B4F}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/jul/cardiothoracic-trio-breaks-barriers-while-upping-level-of-careSt. Luke’s cardiothoracic surgeon trio bucks convention while delivering high quality careTue, 30 Jul 2024 13:35:00 -0600{24727388-E0A8-4032-9536-08860AD89BC8}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/jul/chif-celebration-lauds-st-lukes-nonprofit-partnersSt. Luke’s hosts hundreds of community partners at its annual Community Health Improvement Fund celebrationTue, 23 Jul 2024 13:05:00 -0600{0C8D8823-ABA6-46D4-8087-F777650332A2}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/jul/st-michaels-160th-anniversary-celebrates-st-lukes-connectionsSt. Michael's 160th anniversary an opportunity to celebrate St. Luke’s connectionTue, 09 Jul 2024 16:02:00 -0600{58723D8B-0504-47A6-8C9F-4A60DF5A71EA}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/jun/st-lukes-expanding-behavorial-health-access-in-magic-valleyAddressing a key need, St. Luke's expands behavioral health access in Magic ValleyMon, 24 Jun 2024 12:15:00 -0600{0B99C7D0-FF48-4B60-B3DD-70913D25E41C}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/jun/st-lukes-expansion-groundbreaking-boiseGroundbreaking ceremony marks a major milestone in next phase of St. Luke’s Boise campus developmentWed, 12 Jun 2024 10:33:00 -0600{86DCAB0E-28E7-4FFC-83F2-691DDD633BEC}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/jun/former-nicu-mom-gives-back-to-st-lukes-moms-on-mothers-dayGiving back: On special day, former NICU mom helps St. Luke's families with gift bags Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:09:00 -0600{786CBA79-D84A-45E3-8E58-81216F51E48A}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/may/traveler-nurses-find-home-at-st-lukesTraveling nurses went where there was a need, but found home at St. Luke'sThu, 30 May 2024 14:03:00 -0600{7997BEDE-42A0-4ED7-8D2F-76DB8B57D41F}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/may/st-lukes-nurses-drag-racing-team-firebirdFast friends: St. Luke's nurses find a bond through work and as drivers on the race trackThu, 23 May 2024 17:53:00 -0600{284134DD-74DB-46F9-B1B2-BCD15EE31618}https://www.stlukesonline.org/blogs/st-lukes/news-and-community/2024/may/st-lukes-nurse-jumps-into-action-on-bogus-basin-road-cpr'Guardian angel' St. Luke's nurse jumps into action to give CPR to man lying on sidewalkFri, 10 May 2024 11:22:00 -0600