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Idaho Organizations

Comagine Health
A healthcare quality consulting organization that serves as the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Also provides services to state Medicaid organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers, (FQHCs), and others.
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Community Action Partnership of Idaho
Consists of a partnership of six community action organizations and two special purpose agencies with the shared mission of combating the causes and conditions of poverty in Idaho through member education, training, and the provision of technical assistance.
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Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care
Promotes access to quality healthcare through a variety of programs, services, and activities for residents in rural and underserved areas of Idaho.
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Idaho Center for Nursing (ICN)
Supports research, continuing education, public engagement, and scholarships for nurses in Idaho. Publishes a quarterly peer-reviewed paper and sponsors the Idaho Nurses Education Fund.
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Idaho Community Health Center Association (ICHCA)
Promotes and supports community health centers and health communities in Idaho. Provides education, advocacy, training, and technical assistance. Works on community development, quality improvement, workforce development, and health center operations.
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Administers programs to mitigate social, economic, and individual issues. Works to strengthen families and promote self-reliance. Includes programs such as the State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, Mental Health, Hunter Health, Assisted Living and Developmental Disabilities.
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Idaho Hospital Association (IHA)
Works to strengthen the viability and capacity of Idaho hospitals. Provides advocacy, education, and resources for members.
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Idaho Public Health Association (IPHA)
Promotes public health policy and provides education for policy makers and interested parties on public policy issues. Supports the training of future public health professionals in Idaho.
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Idaho Rural Health Association (IRHA)
Provides leadership on rural health issues in Idaho through advocacy, communication, and education. Represents a variety of people and organizations committed to the health and welfare of rural Idahoans.
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Northwest (Region 10) Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Collaborative (NW ROTAC)
Offers training, resources, and technical assistance on rural opioid misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
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Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB)
Assists Northwest tribes in improving health status and quality of life for member tribes and Native Americans. Helps deliver culturally appropriate and holistic healthcare.
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Northwest Regional Primary Care Association (NWRPCA)
Serves community and migrant health centers in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington by providing education, training, workforce development, community health improvement, and business model services for organization members.
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Northwest Regional Telehealth Resource Center (NRTRC)
One of the telehealth resource centers funded by the federal Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT). Assists healthcare organizations, healthcare networks, and healthcare providers in the implementation of cost-effective telehealth programs to serve rural and medically underserved areas and populations. Includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (PNASH)
Conducts research and promotes health and safety best practices for producers and workers in farming, fishing and forestry in the Pacific Northwest. NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Center located at the University of Washington.
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Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council (RMTLC)
Promotes the health and welfare of all American Indians and tribal communities in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.
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Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)
Helps rural communities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming improve community infrastructure through housing, water, and wastewater program initiatives. Offers numerous services including loans for housing and environment.
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Southwest Idaho Area Health Education Center
Supports Idaho's rural and underserved areas through health workforce development and retention. Offers resources for communities, professionals, and students.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Idaho
Works to increase home ownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing. Provides information about Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing programs and local contacts for the state.
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USDA Rural Development Idaho State Office
Works to improve the economy and quality of life in rural Idaho. Provides information about Rural Development programs and applications for financial assistance.
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Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program (WRASAP)
Provides resources, funding opportunities, and events to support mental health and farm stress assistance in the Western U.S.
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Western Rural Development Center (WRDC)
Participates in rural development research and extension projects cooperatively with universities in the West. Serves Washington, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Idaho, Hawaii, California, Arizona, Alaska, Oregon, New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, and 4 U.S. Pacific Territories.
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WWAMI Area Health Education Center Program (WWAMI AHEC)
Consists of a program office and six independent Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) in the five WWAMI states: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Works to alleviate shortages of healthcare personnel in medically underserved rural and urban areas.
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WWAMI Rural Health Research Center (WWAMI RHRC)
One of the Rural Health Research Centers currently funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Focuses on policy-oriented research with an emphasis on the rural healthcare workforce and access to care. Based in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
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Last Reviewed: 12/29/2023