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Eligibility Information A. Eligible Applicants Non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, including hospitals and local providers; and For-profit organizations, including hospitals and local providers. Note: Individuals and educational institutions are not eligible to apply. B. Service Requirements Projects must increase access to affordable, equitable, culturally, and linguistically appropriate mental health care services for low-income, uninsured, and/or …
Boise faith leaders Rabbi Dan Fink and Rabbi Dan Fink share Passover and Good Friday
As Christians across the planet mark April 15 as Good Friday, Jews will be participating in the beginning of Passover. In fact, it is only the third time this century that two of the holiest days on the Christian and Jewish calendars share the same date. “For my brothers and sisters in the in Jewish …
Boise State focuses on student-athletes’ mental health due to the uncertainty of sports during a pandemic
Boise State is one of only about 60 universities around the country that have an in-house mental health clinician embedded within their sports department. BOISE, Idaho — There has been plenty of uncertainty for Boise State student-athletes in 2020. Canceled seasons have led to canceled games, and in some cases, that has meant canceled careers. …
Healthcare workers support Black Lives Matter in Boise
BOISE (KIVI) — Members of the healthcare industry came together with the Black Lives Matter movement to hold a rally at the state capital. A few hundred people showed up as speakers shared their concerns about racism in the health care industry. “Being black in America is bad for your health,” said Whitney Mestelle of …
Boise startup reworks CBD and THC testing technology to test for COVID-19 in minutes
The company still needs to secure more funding and get through clinical trials before their machines can be rolled out for mass use. BOISE, Idaho — A Boise startup is reworking its roadside THC and CBD testing equipment to test samples for COVID-19 in minutes – five minutes to be exact. However, the company still …
Educators learn about STEM technology
BOISE — Educators from all over the Gem State learned about new technology at the Idaho Education Technology Association Conference. The Stem Action Center offers training, professional development, and resources to take back to their classrooms. “Stem is what we want to connect our kids to because a majority of the jobs in Idaho are …
How technology is positively “masking” debilitating problems
BOISE, IDAHO — Many people living with an acquired disability such as PTSD, opioid addiction, or alcoholism try to mask their symptoms by not speaking to anyone about it. Recently, technology has advanced so far that those who are suffering can find some of they help they need…by putting on a different kind of mask. …
Boise State uses technology to study opponent before every game
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise State Broncos overcame a 14-0 deficit against San Jose State. BSU rallied to a 52-42 victory to improve to 7-1 on the season while remaining unbeaten in Mountain West Conference play. The 21st ranked Broncos now turn their attention to the Wyoming Cowboys, who they face on the blue this …
US Ecology implementing new technology for waste disposal
NAMPA — For items that don’t make it to check out, it’s essential they’re properly disposed of. US Ecology is implementing a new technology that keeps hazardous waste out of reach. “We completely rely on training and humans to make decisions, and while they’re great and the training is really solid, it takes a long …
Three takeaways from FSU football’s loss to Boise State
CLOSE Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide It was a tale of two halves from the Florida State offense. The offense looked dominant in the first half and then nonexistent in the second as Boise State rallied from a 31-13 deficit to beat the Seminoles 36-31 in Doak Campbell Stadium Saturday. Boise State took …
