Idaho State University-Meridian researchers recruiting children for pacifier study
Do pacifiers affect speech development in children?
That's a question researchers in the Department of Communication Sciences at Idaho State University-Meridian will explore in a study about pacifier use in young children. (more…)
Idaho State University-Meridian assisting with Feb. 7 community health screening in Boise; flu shots, hepatitis C screenings offered
The free screening for uninsured adults is Thursday, Feb. 7, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 707 W. Fort St., Boise.
In addition to flu shots and hepatitis C screenings, services will include: (more…)
‘Smart Phones: Issues and Solutions’ is Topic of Jan. 18 Idaho State University Faculty Development Seminar
"Smart Phones: Issues and Solutions" is the topic of the Idaho State University Faculty Development Seminar by David Nghiem, president of Global Wireless, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18.
The seminar will be held in Room 7 of the ISU Eli Oboler Library and will be broadcast to Room 311 of the Center for Higher Education at University Place in Idaho Falls. It will also be broadcast to rooms at ISU-Meridian and ISU-Twin Falls. (more…)
Idaho State University-Meridian staff, students brighten holidays for Treasure Valley families
Cardboard bins of canned food and brightly wrapped packages decked the halls and offices at Idaho State University-Meridian in December as faculty, staff and students worked to brighten the holidays for needy Treasure Valley families. (more…)
Idaho State University-Meridian promotes health mission with new orange and black bus
The Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center has a new set of wheels promoting its clinics and health mission, thanks to the El Korah Sand Duners Shriners of Boise.
In February 2011, the Shriners donated a 1997 Ford diesel vehicle to the Meridian campus. Campus administrators planned to spruce up the 22-passenger bus and transport student clinicians and faculty to off-site health screenings among other uses. (more…)
Community health screenings Dec. 6 at ISU-Meridian to offer free hepatitis C screenings, flu shots
A Dec. 6 community health screening at the Idaho State University-Meridian Health Science Center will offer free hepatitis C screenings and flu shots. The free screening for uninsured adults is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center, 1311 E. Central Drive, on the north side of Interstate 84 between Locust Grove and Meridian roads. (more…)
ISU public health students win scholarships; program director honored for outstanding service
The Idaho Public Health Association awarded $400 scholarships to two Idaho State University students and presented assistant professor Galen Louis with its 2012 President's Award during the IPHA's annual meeting and awards reception Nov. 13 at Boise State University. (more…)
Idaho State University-Meridian’s Galen Louis sets up endowment to help public health students fund research
Molina Medicaid Solutions honors Dr. Margaret Doucette for work in Uganda
Idaho State University-Meridian affiliate faculty member Margaret Doucette recently received a 2012 Community Champion Award for her humanitarian work with Be the Change, Inc., a nonprofit organization that trains student and adult volunteers to implement social service programs in Africa. (more…)
Idaho State University-Meridian, Ada County to provide dental evals, physical exams, flu shots at Nov. 1 community health screening
Uninsured and in need of health services?
Attend a free community health screening, Thursday, Nov. 1, 4 to 7 p.m., at the CATCH office, 503 S. Americana Blvd., in Boise. CATCH stands for Charitable Assistance to Community’s Homeless. (more…)