Saint Alphonsus

The Ontario Perioperative Services team is our latest Daisy award recipient!

It's our privilege to acknowledge the exceptional contributions of this team. They were awarded for their professionalism, and beyond that, their kindness and collaborative spirit created a positive and healing environment.

Thank you all for your remarkable efforts!

Saint Alphonsus Sports Medicine was proud to stand behind every stride, stretch, and smile at last weekend's Special Olympics Idaho!

We were honored to participate in the opening ceremonies and had a great time providing medical support for the athletes during the games on Saturday at Nampa High School.

Sending a big cheer to the amazing athletes and extending our gratitude to the team at Special Olympics Idaho!

June is Cancer Survivorship Month and we’re honoring stories of strength, resilience, and healing, starting with Denise Wingett.

What started as a routine scan revealed a lung nodule. Thanks to advanced technology and early detection, Denise is now cancer-free.

Watch her incredible story of hope, teamwork, and recovery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGLjV7oOafg

Denise’s Story: Beating Lung Cancer with Innovation, Support & Strength Denise Wingett’s life took an unexpected turn when a routine imaging scan revealed a lung nodule. Thanks to the expertise of Dr. Pidcock and the advanced ION...

Thank you for spotlighting community health improvement, and this story about the work happening in Baker City, The Catholic Health Association of the United States.

Saint Alphonsus embeds community health worker in school district to serve students, families Being present in the schools helps worker to establish trust, build connections

Pet therapy? We've got it!

Meet Kirby, an 11 year-old labradoodle and certified therapy dog for patients at our Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

You can catch him walking the halls with his handler Diana, where he always brings a smile and welcomes an ear scratch.

In his off time, Kirby enjoys long walks and rides in the car, windows down and wind blowing in his ears.

Meet Renee Parsons!

She doesn't just treat symptoms — she is dedicated to getting to know patients.

Renee believes the best care starts with real connection, personalized goals, and the latest evidence-based medicine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO9853aXRpA

Get to Know Renee Parsons NP | Family Medicine at Saint Alphonsus Renee Parsons is a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner who believes great care starts with a strong relationship. She works with patients to create personaliz...

The term ADHD, or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, comes up often.

However, for many, knowing what it is, how it is diagnosed, and if their child may have it is unclear.

Saint Alphonsus pediatrician Dr. Naya Antink explains what it is, what the symptoms are, and what to do if you think your child may have it.

https://www.saintalphonsus.org/blog-articles/what-adhd-and-how-do-i-know-if-my-child-has-it

Live life without limits.

If diets and weight loss programs aren’t providing lasting results, it may be time to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.

Mark your calendars and join us Wednesday, July 9 in Nampa for a bariatric seminar where you will hear from our experts as they explore the risks associated with obesity and what surgical options are available.

You also will have the chance to meet patients who have gone through our program and get answers to your questions.

Register today at https://www.saintalphonsus.org/bariatric-weight-loss-surgery-seminar.

Congratulations!

Sonya Maag, an Obstetrics RN at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario, is a winner!

Sonya, a long-time Ontario colleague, was recognized for her dedication, kindness, and nurturing presence, which always makes her patients and family members feel supported. It’s clear to Sonya’s patients that she has a real gift for what she does.

Sonya accepted her award from Ontario Obstetrics Manager Annie Fratusco and Associate Chief Nursing Officer Anna LaRosa.

Join us in congratulating her in the comments below!

How can we measure kindness?

Last month, our nurses, CNAs, MAs and care teams found a unique way.

The Kindness Chain Competition was a simple yet powerful way to represent the everyday acts of grace that often go unnoticed.

Clinical Nurse Educator Rebecca Burnstein, in collaboration with our nursing leadership, brought forward the idea to “sprinkle kindness” throughout the health system.

Each time a colleague witnessed an act of kindness, they wrote it on a paper strip and added it to their unit’s chain.

What began with 15,000 strips – thanks to a local Girl Scouts troop – grew into over 23,00 links of kindness, encouragement, and compassion.

Take a look back at this beautiful new tradition.

And to keep the spirit of the kindness chain alive, tag someone in the comments who you’ve witnessed doing an everyday act of grace now.

We celebrate a culture of belonging for all people. We recognize and are grateful for our LGBTQ+ colleagues, patients and community members.

Every person matters. Every story matters. Every voice matters.

Happy Pride Month!