St. Luke's Health System

02/12/2026

St. Luke’s team members from around the system wore red Friday, Feb. 6, for National Wear Red Day to support women and raise awareness about cardiovascular disease during American Heart Month.

Shout-out to the Meridian Urology, Magic Valley Pain Management and McCall Medical Center teams for sharing photos!

02/10/2026

What a year! Nampa urgent care celebrates first anniversary after seeing more than 25,000 patients.

In January 2025, St. Luke’s Urgent Care: Nampa opened its doors with a goal: to expand access to quick, convenient high-quality care for the growing Canyon County area. We are proud to celebrate its first year of service.

Over the past 12 months, the clinic has become an essential part of the St. Luke’s Nampa hospital. Located right next to the emergency department, the urgent care clinic better supports patients with mild or moderate needs and helps ease the pressure on the Emergency Department.

Featuring six exam rooms and one procedure room, the clinic has already cared for approximately 26,000 patients in the last year. Open seven days a week from 8 a.m.-10 p.m., the urgent care offers extended hours and same-day access for minor injuries, cold and flu and other non-emergency needs.

“By providing an accessible option for lower-acuity care, our clinic has helped ensure patients receive the right level of care at the right time,” said Jayson Bybee, urgent care nursing manager.

As Canyon County continues to grow, the urgent care team remains committed to reducing wait times and ensuring patients receive compassionate care in their communities.

02/09/2026

After several cancer diagnoses and treatment complications, St. Luke’s patient Michelle “Shelly” Butler, discovered that the road to recovery is a team effort.

It was a concept she was certainly aware of as a former St. Luke’s team member, but not fully realized until her turn as a patient.

Many of Shelly's treatments, surgeries and chemotherapy appointments were in Boise. Since she lives more than 100 miles away in McCall, commuting was out of the question. That’s when St. Luke’s oncology social worker Meredith Ward helped Shelly connect to the St. Luke’s Guest House and receive funding from the St. Luke’s Foundation to cover portions of her stay.

“For cancer patients like Shelly, time and distance can become real barriers to care,” said Whitney Springston, St. Luke’s Foundation director of annual giving. “The Boise Guest House is one way this generous community helps remove those barriers, giving patients the time and space they need to rest, recover and heal.”

St. Luke's partners with the community to create a safe place for healing.

02/07/2026

Meridian Diagnostic Breast Care completes equipment upgrades, expanding access for patients.

In the fall of 2025, the Meridian Diagnostic Breast Care department proudly completed meaningful upgrades to better serve our community.

These enhancements included the addition of new mammography and ultrasound equipment, along with clinic layout updates to support expanded reading areas and future growth.

These improvements and updates are an important investment in women’s health:

• Expanding access for patients.
• Enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
• Creating a more seamless care experience.

With increased capacity and advanced technology, we are better positioned to provide timely imaging, reduce wait times and support every step of patients' care journey.

A huge thank-you to the incredible leadership, technologists, radiologists and support teams whose collaboration and dedication made this expansion possible. Their commitment ensures our patients continue to receive high-quality, compassionate care in a space built to grow with the needs of our community.

02/06/2026

All proceeds from the Idaho Steelheads St. Luke's Pink in the Rink jersey auction will benefit St. Luke's Breast Care Services. The auction will begin at 4:00 p.m. MST on Friday, Feb. 6 and close on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 12:00 p.m. MST.

All jerseys will be washed following the event and a Steelheads representative will contact you the following week to arrange for pickup/delivery. Thank you for your support of St. Luke's Breast Care Services!!

https://events.handbid.com/auctions/idaho-steelheads-st-lukes-pink-in-the-rink-44580

This weekend we wear PINK! 🩷
🆚 Greenville Swamp Rabbits
📍 Idaho Central Arena
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🎀 Jersey Auction 🎀 bit.ly/3OoKAXQ

02/05/2026

Dr. Norman Zuckerman retires after more than 40 years with St. Luke's Cancer Institute.

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute proudly announces the retirement of Dr. Norman Zuckerman, a highly respected medical oncologist whose career has spanned more than five decades of exceptional service, leadership and compassionate patient care.

Dr. Zuckerman has been an integral part of St. Luke’s Cancer Institute, where he served as director of the Integrative Medicine program and gave expert care in medical oncology and hematology.

His leadership helped expand the Institute’s holistic approach to cancer care, integrating evidence‑based complementary therapies to support patients’ physical and emotional well‑being.

02/04/2026

🩷 Pink in the Rink is back this Friday and Saturday! 🩷

02/04/2026

Last fall, 81-year-old Betty Prough was traveling the country with her husband, Russell, from their home in Kentucky to visit friends and family. During their stop in Twin Falls, Prough fainted and experienced her first-ever broken bone in her right ankle.

Her injury led to an unplanned detour to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital, where she spent three weeks receiving care from the surgical team and Inpatient Rehab Unit.

Prough was so touched by the outstanding care she received that she sent a letter of gratitude (and even wrote a poem) to the Magic Valley staff. She shared how the staff listened to her with compassion and understanding, even when she was disoriented after surgery.

Following surgery, Prough explained how the team prioritized her healing so she and her husband could return home to Louisville, Kentucky. She spent the next two weeks in the Magic Valley inpatient rehabilitation unit to recover.

“Every aspect of this time was spent being supported and educated by the staff," Prough said. "There was nursing care, physical and occupational therapy of course, but woven throughout I experienced being listened to and cared for emotionally.

“Everything about (the) facility showed genuine (care) for me and for all the patients … Because (the staff) honored my questions and treated them as worthwhile, I was empowered to not only listen, but also to feel confident in my progress toward my goals.

“At first when I entered the ER of St. Luke’s Magic Valley, my biggest fear was that I wouldn’t be able to do what I needed; by the time I left on Oct. 17, I smiled with confidence and pride because of the care I received and the friendships I still treasure.”

02/03/2026

Today, on National Women Physicians Day, we recognize the women physicians whose leadership and expertise strengthen St. Luke’s and the health care field. We are proud to have 519 women physicians across our system, along with many women serving in key physician leadership roles. Their perspectives and dedication help drive innovation, excellence and compassionate care. Thank you to all the women physicians making an impact — today and every day!

02/03/2026

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, a pivotal time to celebrate the achievements and influence of the Black community. In health care, this observance holds particular significance as disparities in access, treatment and outcomes for Black patients often continue to persist in many communities due to systemic and historical barriers.

Throughout Black History Month — and beyond — we honor Black leaders in medicine, research and advocacy, highlighting how diverse perspectives are crucial in improving health care for all.

This month serves as a powerful reminder to champion the next generation of Black health care professionals. By fostering an environment where varied talents are valued, we can help pave the way for innovation, better health outcomes and stronger trust within the communities we serve.

02/02/2026

St. Luke’s Women’s Forum empowers important health conversations in the Treasure Valley.

What started as a simple idea has evolved into an inspiring gathering where hundreds of women have found comfort in sharing their stories and discussing health concerns.

The Women’s Forum, hosted by the St. Luke’s Foundation, provides education on women’s health issues and creates a safe space for women to have open conversations with medical professionals.

What started as a simple idea has evolved into a gathering where hundreds of women have found comfort in sharing their stories and concerns.