Saint Alphonsus Health System has the region's most advanced Trauma Center (level II), which recognizes our dedication to providing the highest quality, most optimal care for all critically ill and injured patients. This distinction ensures we maintain the highest standards for chest pain, stroke, orthopedic and general surgery and emergency care. It also creates a foundation of medical excellence, innovation, and collaboration that makes the overall care all our patients receive throughout the region, that much better.

Neuroscience

Saint Alphonsus is the leading provider of advanced, innovative and interdisciplinary neurological services, and was the region's first Joint Commission Accredited Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Saint Alphonsus neurologists and neurosurgeons have advanced training and experience to provide care for patients with complex neurologic conditions. Our collaborative team approach includes neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, vascular surgeons, neurologists, neuropathologists, physiatrists, oncologists and neuro optometrists focused on delivering the best options and outcomes to patients.

With a stroke, time is of the essence. Our facility is a TSE Level 1 Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our team provides remote care and consults to stroke patients, through telemedicine services, at nearly all emergency departments throughout the region. We also excel in utilizing the latest technology to attack strokes such as biplane angiography, MRI/MRA, CT/CTA, CT perfusion, 4-vessel angiography, and interventional stroke and aneurysm procedures. Learn more about the region's most advanced neuroscience program.

In 2023, our new Neuro/Trauma ICU in Boise will open, adding 18 Neuro/Trauma ICU beds and 17 Neuro step down beds. The unit is licensed for variable acuity and brings together a collaborative team of fellowship-trained physicians and state-of the art technology and equipment including a Ceribell ®  Point-of-Care EEG and a Siemens Portable CT. 

Our Core Values

• Reverence - We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
• Commitment to Those Who are Poor - We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.
• Safety - We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Justice - We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
• Stewardship - We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
• Integrity - We are faithful to who we say we are.