Hospitals, primary care and urgent care across the valley
By J&H Digital Services LLCChecked Oct 23, 202614 sources
Two big systems, St. Luke's and Saint Alphonsus, run most hospitals and clinics in Ada and Canyon counties, and Primary Health runs the largest urgent care chain. In an emergency call 911; Saint Alphonsus Boise is the valley's highest adult trauma center (Level II). Check which system your insurance covers, then book a primary care visit as early as you can.
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Best for: Children's emergencies, stroke and heart care; downtown Boise
St. Luke's calls this the only dedicated pediatric trauma program in Idaho. The state lists it as a Level II pediatric trauma center.
Best for: Seriously ill children and newborns from across Idaho
Best for: Meridian, Eagle, Kuna and west Boise
Best for: Nampa and east Canyon County
Best for: Major adult trauma, stroke and heart care
Best for: Nampa and Canyon County
Best for: Eagle and Star
Saint Alphonsus also runs an ER at 1510 12th Avenue Rd., Suite 100, Nampa, (208) 205-0700. Saint Alphonsus does not list a hospital or ER in Meridian.
Best for: Caldwell, Middleton and west Canyon County
Owned by HCA, not part of St. Luke's or Saint Alphonsus.
Best for: Veterans enrolled in VA health care
VA also has a clinic in Caldwell, (208) 454-4820. Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1.
Best for: People whose plan is built around St. Luke's
Search providers at stlukesonline.org/en/find-a-provider.
Best for: People whose plan is built around Saint Alphonsus
Best for: Family medicine and walk-in care in one place
Best for: No insurance, Medicaid or a tight budget
Best for: Low-cost family care in Boise and Canyon County
Formerly the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho. Doctors in training work under supervision.
Best for: Walk-in care near home; book a time online
Boise: 701 E. Parkcenter Blvd., (208) 381-6500. Eagle: 3101 E. State St., (208) 473-3100. Nampa: 9850 W. St. Luke's Dr., Suite 129, (208) 205-7600.
Best for: Boise, Meridian (Ten Mile), Nampa, Caldwell, Kuna and Star
Includes an orthopedic urgent care at 6051 W. Emerald St., Boise.
Best for: Colds, rashes, UTIs and refills without driving
Open to new patients. You must be in Idaho or a nearby state during the call.
Needs a Trinity Health MyChart account. Costs about the same as an office visit.
Often weeks, and sometimes months for a specific doctor or a specialist. The valley has grown faster than its supply of doctors. Book before you move if you can, and accept the first opening with any in-network provider. You can switch later.
Not always. Some local plans are built around one system. Check your plan's directory before you book. See our insurance guide.
Ask your old pharmacy to transfer prescriptions to a local one. Big chains and grocery pharmacies are all over the valley, and Terry Reilly runs its own pharmacy for patients. Bring a 30-day supply when you move in case your first visit is slow to get.
Use your dental plan's directory, then call to ask about new-patient openings. Terry Reilly offers dental care on a sliding fee.
Fees, rules and providers change. Confirm with the official source before you go.
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