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Getting a Flu Vaccine is More Important Than Ever in 2020
The CDC believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading this year. In this context, getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. CDC recommends that all people 6 months and older get a yearly flu vaccine prior to the flu season. For the upcoming flu season, a flu vaccination is important to reduce flu because it can: Reduce the number of respiratory illnesses in our population Lessen the resulting burden on the...
Air Force leads to successful career as nurse practitioner for Saltzer Health’s Brian Kittelson
As a high school student, Brian Kittelson loved math. “I blew calculus away,” he said. When it came time for college, Kittelson pursued an ROTC scholarship. The military gave him three options: nursing, aerospace engineering, and math. Nursing was a natural choice, he says. “My grandmother was a nurse and I talked to her a lot about it.” A four-year nursing scholarship at the University of Florida, led Kittleson to a 22-year military career. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel...
Saltzer Health to open state’s first 24-hour urgent care clinic Dec. 14 at Ten Mile & I-84
Saltzer Health will open the state’s first 24-hour urgent care clinic at Monday, Dec. 14 at the Saltzer Health Medical Campus, 867 S. Vanguard Way at Ten Mile & I-84 in Meridian. The new 6,400-square-foot urgent care clinic will be open 24 hours seven days a week year-round. “At Saltzer Health, we understand that illnesses and injuries can happen to anyone at any time,” said Dr. John Kaiser, VP & chief medical officer. “The new Ten Mile 24-hour walk-in clinic...
Veterans can receive VA-approved services at Saltzer Health Urgent Care Clinics
Veterans with minor injuries and illnesses can receive accessible, high-quality care close to home thanks to Veterans Affairs-approved services at four Saltzer Health urgent care clinics. The urgent care clinics are located at: South Nampa -- 215 E. Hawaii Ave., Nampa ID 83686 North Nampa -- 9850 W. St. Luke's Drive, Nampa ID 83687 Caldwell -- 512 E. Elm St., Caldwell ID 83605 South Meridian -- 2840 S. Meridian Road, Meridian ID 83642 The benefit is considered “open access,” which...