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If something were to happen to cause St Luke's to close, how would it not effect the employees and the community?

When it comes to being a doctor what is the best state to be in, which is the worst, and why should doctors consider settling in Idaho?

Early Thursday morning Steve Platt, a doctor at St. Luke's Magic Valley, went for a bike ride and during that ride passed away suddenly.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — New federal data shows that Idaho Medicare patients are among the least likely to return to the hospital after being treated for certain ailments.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho lawmakers tasked with fixing the state's so-called Medicaid gap will take public testimony later this month.

Everybody seems to be sick this time of year. I've noticed that some people are become extremely sick which is different from the usual cold we see this time of year. My family and some co-workers have been sick for the past week and I didn't think it was anything but a flu/cold until I received a note from my sons school. The note informed parents that strep throat is in some of the schools class

I had a rough day. I was feeling pretty lousy until I visited my doctor this afternoon, and she gave me a healthy, albeit accidental, dose of perspective.

Should doctors be able to prescribe VACATIONS?  We don't know if it's a realistic possibility, but it would be good for the country in two ways.  One, doctors would prescribe us fewer mind-controlling pills, and two, we'd actually be FORCED to relax.

It is hard to know what the right thing to do is when your kids are sick. Both of my kids have been sick a lot this winter and I find myself making doctors appointments because I am freaked out only to turn around and cancel them because I realize they have a 24 hour bug.

My son's dentist called the other day and reminded me that it was time for his 6 month check-up. Last time I took him to the dentist he cried all the way in and all the way out. It took 4 people holding him down just so the dentist could look at his teeth. It was terrible!

I have to admit that this sounds made up, but doctors are backing it. According to MSNBC, some doctors say they're seeing more and more cases of sleep texting.

Here's a list from DivineCaroline.com of four signs you're in relatively GOOD health. 1. When You Empty Your Bladder, It's Fairly Clear. It should be a pale yellow color, and you should be using the bathroom a few times a day.  It's a sign that you're properly hydrated, and your kidneys are healthy. If it's cloudy, dark, or bright yellow, it's a sign you're dehydrated.  And if it's clear, it