Mindy Benedetti named 65th Idaho Business Leader of the Year

Mindy Benedetti, CEO of Health West, is the 65th Idaho Business Leader of the Year. Alpha Kappa Psi (Delta Upsilon chapter), the professional business fraternity at Idaho State University, recognized Benedetti at their annual awards dinner in Idaho State University’s Stephen Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 6th, 2025 at 6 pm. This award annually recognizes an Idaho business leader who has demonstrated outstanding business and professional ethics while contributing significant support to community, civic, and education activities. Awarded by Idaho State University Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Development Fraternity since 1959, previous honorees have included a congressman, former governors, entrepreneurs,...
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Carbon Medical Service Association Leads the Way in Hypertension Control

Article Credit: Press Release from Carbon Medical Service Association via ETV News. February marks National Heart Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about heart health and the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent heart disease. One of the most crucial aspects of heart health is managing blood pressure, a task that many may overlook but which can make a world of difference when properly addressed. In Utah, Carbon Medical Services Association (Carbon Medical) stands out as a true leader in this vital area. Did you know that Carbon Medical outpaces other Utah Community Health Centers in controlling hypertension...
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CHC Family Medicine Residency

By Frank Powers, MD, Program Director, Andy Garrison, MD, Faculty, and Jen Mair, Program Coordinator, CHC Family Medicine Residency Feature Image: Dr. Frank Powers and patient Imagine you had the opportunity to create your ideal family medicine residency from scratch. Given that family physicians mostly work in community settings, you’d likely situate your ideal residency in a community-based primary care setting, where most learning occurs through caring for continuity patients. Ideally, the residency might be sponsored by a community health center, rather than a hospital system, so as to maximize focus and institutional resources on a single program. You’d also...
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