St. Luke's Health System

11/18/2025

St. Luke’s nurse thriving in ‘second career’ after time in show business performing on big stages.

You could say that Keesha Smith, assistant nurse manager at St. Luke’s Jerome, traded in her dancing shoes for ones a little more comfortable. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Smith left Twin Falls for Los Angeles when she was 16. She had dreams of becoming a dancer and she certainly fulfilled those dreams, working with some of the biggest names in the industry like Tyrese, Ginuwine, Ciara, Jason Derulo and many others.

Eventually, Smith decided it was time for a change for her and her young son, Mekhi, and returned to the Twin Falls area for a new perspective on life. Little did she know, an appendix surgery would lead her in exactly the direction she had hoped – becoming a nurse.

You could say that Keesha Smith traded in her dancing shoes for ones a little more comfortable. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.

11/17/2025

The Heart and Vascular team in Boise, led by Robyn Bryde, MD, has been nationally recognized with the American Heart Association ’s 2025 Innovator Award for its participation in the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Registry, powered by Get With The Guidelines.

This prestigious award is reserved for organizations involved in the early pilot phase of the AHA’s groundbreaking HCM Registry. It highlights the team’s exceptional dedication to advancing research and improving clinical care for patients living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a complex condition that requires specialized, coordinated and compassionate treatment.

As an Innovator Award recipient, St. Luke’s joins a select group of institutions helping shape the future of cardiovascular care. Honorees will be featured at national scientific conferences, in peer-reviewed publications and on the AHA’s digital recognition map.

This achievement reflects the ongoing commitment to clinical excellence and innovation that continues to elevate care for patients and strengthen community impact.

11/14/2025

American Legion Post 60 in Cascade supported veterans living in the west central mountains at its second annual “Stand Down” event in McCall on Nov. 8.

The event’s purpose is to honor veterans for their service to our country and provide support to help fill their pantries with food and other goods to prepare for the winter. Many veterans often have to travel to Boise to receive this type of support. The American Legion is helping ease the burden by supporting these needs locally.

Jamie Coffey-Kelly, county veterans service officer, organized the event and was supported by many American Legion volunteers. Donations were provided by Ridely’s Family Market in McCall and many other community partners. St. Luke’s provided reusable bags to hold the donated goods and provide Help Is Here guides.

The veterans pulled up along the sidewalk in Ridley’s parking lot and the volunteers loaded up their cars with the bags of donated goods.

11/14/2025

About 30 St. Luke’s team members, including our Veteran Employee Resource Group, marched in the Idaho Veterans Parade on Nov. 8, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

St. Luke’s Veterans Employee Resource Group aims to foster an inclusive workplace by providing a supportive community for veterans and allies.

11/13/2025

Meet Stephanie DelHousaye, RN Telemetry, St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center:

“I have had the privilege and joy of being a nurse for 21 years! I moved to Boise seven years ago, and I have been at St. Luke’s for all of the eight years that we have been in this beautiful state.

I worked in a wonderful teaching hospital in Arizona that was dedicated to excellence in patient care. My love and respect for nursing grew deeper as a bedside neurology/telemetry nurse there, and I discovered my passion for the nursing branch as educator/teacher. I brought my dedication for excellence, integrity, caring, and teaching to St. Luke’s.

I started at St. Luke’s, ready to advance my nursing role as a teacher, as an inpatient diabetes nurse educator. It was such an incredible season as I had the opportunity to become a certified diabetes care and education specialist to better serve our patients and the community. It was an excellent way to bring care, compassion, and education to people with diabetes and to help them in their health journey. After a season working as an educator, I felt a tug on my heart to return to the bedside. I missed the nursing role of healer and sentry, and I accepted a position on the Meridian telemetry unit where I currently work. I have had chance to step back into hands-on caring and offering grace, mercy and compassion to people on their hardest days in the hospital! I have been graced with the gift of collaborating with the outpatient diabetes care team to help create diabetes curriculum for inpatient nurses to better help serve this population. It has been such a dream come true to have been given this opportunity to grow as a nurse and use my experience to help St. Luke’s and people in Idaho!

It is one of life’s greatest blessings and gifts to be a nurse. I can’t express how much I love the science, the care, the advocacy, the healing, the teaching, the collaborating, the leading and guiding that is encompassed in nursing. Being a nurse is my calling, and I am forever grateful that I can impact a person’s life for a moment in time and have an influence on their health and society—bringing good into the world!”
If you would like to bring your care and compassion to help care for patients in our community, apply as a Telemetry Nurse today - https://bit.ly/3Xc1iuO or visit our careers website for more opportunities Careers at St. Luke’s (stlukesonline.org)

11/13/2025

In honor of Veterans Day, the skybridge at the St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center was illuminated in red, white and blue on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

11/12/2025

Meet Kimi Runyan, senior provider compensation business partner, St. Luke’s Health System:

“I am Kimi Runyan, a senior provider compensation business partner at St. Luke’s, and I would love to share why this role has been such a rewarding part of my journey.

After working in health care for over 20 years—from entry-level roles to clinical operations management across two different states, in both private practice and large health systems—I made a deliberate shift nearly four years ago to join the physician compensation team in physician services at St. Luke’s. This change was driven by my passion for continuous learning and growth, and my desire to bring added value to our organization.

This role blends analytical thinking with compassion. Each day brings opportunities to solve complex problems that require creative, strategic thinking, while also supporting our physicians and APPs with empathy and care. The autonomy in this position allows me to approach each situation thoughtfully, and the relationships I have built with providers and leaders make the work even more meaningful.

As a provider compensation business partner, I have found a unique space where I can contribute to strategic initiatives, build strong relationships, and grow professionally within a system that values innovation, development, and collaboration.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, thinking strategically, and supporting others with compassion—we would love for you to join our team at St. Luke’s.”

Apply today and join St. Luke’s as a Provider Compensation Business Partner - https://bit.ly/3JHPWM1 or visit our careers website for more opportunities Careers at St. Luke’s (stlukesonline.org)

11/12/2025

Thanks to her military experience, Jasmine Jones has found the ideal career at St. Luke’s. And that experience is also helping her through the most challenging fight of her life.

St. Luke's team member past military experience helps her face new challenges

11/11/2025

St. Luke’s expresses deep appreciation for its veterans and military personnel, highlighting their honorable qualities and invaluable contributions to both the organization and the community, especially in recognition of Veterans Day. Their dedication and service are sincerely acknowledged and valued by the entire team and local communities.

11/10/2025

Joey Jennison, athletic trainer at St. Luke’s, is being recognized for embodying the ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence while serving Mountain Home High School.

Jennison's commitment to the well-being and success of student-athletes is evident not only in his clinical expertise, but also in how he connects with students, coaches and families.

“Joey’s energy and compassion are contagious,” said a student-athlete. “He’s not just here to treat injuries — he’s here to uplift, encourage and be part of the team.”

Congratulations to Joey on his recognition!

Sports medicine professionals like Joey play a critical role in the success and safety of high school athletics. Their responsibilities go far beyond taping ankles and treating sprains. They:

• Prevent injuries through education, warm-up routines and conditioning guidance.
• Respond to emergencies with on-the-spot care and triage during games and practices.
• Rehabilitate athletes with personalized recovery plans to ensure safe return to play.
• Collaborate with coaches and parents to monitor progress and adjust training as needed.
• Support mental health by recognizing signs of stress, burnout or anxiety in student-athletes.
• Promote lifelong wellness by teaching habits that extend beyond the playing field.

11/07/2025

‘Meet that need’: St. Luke’s Magic Valley team uses hospital parking lot to build beds for local kids.

Dr. Bryan Mason is a board-certified family medicine physician, but on a recent fall evening, he was sanding boards in the parking lot of St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center.

In his first year as chief of staff in Twin Falls, Dr. Mason invited the medical staff to build beds for local children in need. No matter their level of building experience, members of St. Luke’s Magic Valley med staff showed up ready to work — after a full day of their clinical work — and completed 23 beds to be distributed to local children!

Read more here: https://stlukesonline.org/en/news/2025/meet-that-need-st-lukes-magic-valley-team-uses-hospital-parking-lot-to-build-beds-for-local-kids/

11/07/2025

🎃👻 Halloween pictures from across St. Luke's Health System! 🎃👻