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Thanksgiving Day Hours
On November 24th, Thanksgiving Day, for 24-hour access to Urgent Care, X-rays and CT scan services, please visit our Ten Mile Urgent Care and Medical Imaging Center location. All other Saltzer Health Urgent Care locations and all physician offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Normal hours of operation will resume for all Saltzer Health Urgent Care locations Friday, November 25th. Normal hours of operation will resume for all physician offices Monday, November 28th. Hope you have a...
Dr. Erik Richardson reminds younger men about the importance of health screenings.
‘No Shave November’ is underway, this year with a comprehensive message about the importance of men’s health issues. In the past, the movement focused on educating men on the screening guidelines for prostate cancer. The ‘No Shave November’ platform is being used to highlight the need for men to check in regularly with their physicians to maintain good health throughout their lives. Doctors say one of the easiest ways to start, is to make an appointment and be screened for...
November 6-12 is National Radiologic Technology Week
November 6-12 is National Radiologic Technology Week, this is an annual celebration honoring the important work our medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals perform. Saltzer Health, an Intermountain company opened our world-class imaging center in January 2021 to provide affordable, comprehensive imaging services to the Treasure Valley. This week of celebration includes commemorating the discovery of the X-ray which was invented back in 1895! The discovery of the X-ray advanced medical science by helping with the diagnosis of fractures, broken...
Boise Entrepreneur Week (BEW) resounding success this past week and included a MedTech track for the first time in it’s history.
Boise Entrepreneur Week (BEW) was a resounding success this past week and included a MedTech track for the first time in its history. It featured several talks and panels from various pioneering healthcare and technology topics. Saltzer Health and SelectHealth were well-represented, with a keynote speaker and two panelists. The innovative approaches at Saltzer Health were featured and well-received. Our new critical care ambulance was on display at the culminating event of the week, the BEW Block Party. Attendees...