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Primary Health Expanding Pediatrics to Canyon County
Boise, June 1, 2023 – Primary Health Medial Group has announced plans to expand pediatric care into Canyon County, opening the county’s first Pediatric Urgent Care at 700 Caldwell Blvd. in Nampa, Idaho later this year.
The building previously housed Primary Health’s Nampa clinic, which moved to a new facility in April. Crews have already begun the remodel process to turn the clinic into a clinic especially for children. When complete, it will include 10 exam rooms, a lab, a procedure room, and special features including a separate well-baby waiting area.
Read MoreNew Clinic Opens in Nampa
Boise, ID, April 19, 2023 – Primary Health Medical Group Nampa has moved into a new facility at 1820 Caldwell Blvd. in Nampa, Idaho.
Previously home to a bank, the building has been expanded and remodeled to include 16 exam rooms, an x-ray suite, trauma room, lab and procedure room. The new clinic offers more patient care space, ample parking and convenient access near Caldwell Blvd. and Karcher Road. Services include walk-in urgent care, work injury care, and family medicine by appointment.
Read MorePrimary Health Opens New Eagle Clinic
Boise, ID, February 28, 2023 – Primary Health Medical Group Eagle has moved into a brand new facility at 1895 E. McGrath Road in Eagle, Idaho.
Featuring 11 exam rooms, an x-ray suite, trauma room, lab and procedure room, the new clinic offers more patient care space, ample parking and convenient access from State Street and Edgewood. Services include walk-in urgent care and work injury care, plus sports medicine and family medicine by appointment.
This weekend, Primary Health teams worked long hours to move staff and providers from the previous Eagle location so they were ready to see patients first thing Monday morning.
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Influenza Positivity Rate Hits 44%
Boise, ID, December 21, 2022 – Idahoans who have not received a flu vaccine this season are urged to do so now, as record numbers of influenza cases and high positivity rates are detected at Primary Health clinics across the Treasure Valley.
“We saw more than 650 cases of Influenza A and B in our clinics last week,” said Ann Weiss, M.D., Clinical Director for Primary Health Medical Group. “Our positivity rate of 44% for influenza A is substantially higher than the national average of 25% and it illustrates just how much flu is circulating here in the Treasure Valley. It takes the flu vaccine about two weeks to become fully effective in the body, so anyone who still needs that protection should go today and get their vaccine.”
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Flu Vaccine Recommended Now for Early Flu Season
Boise, ID, September 26, 2022 – Idahoans are urged to get their flu vaccine soon, as reports from Australia indicate an earlier, more severe flu season could be headed our way.
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Omicron Variant Booster Now Available at Primary Health
Boise, ID, September 12th, 2022 – Primary Health Medical Group is now offering Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines, also known as “updated boosters,” on a walk-in basis at multiple Treasure Valley clinics.
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New Building for Nampa Clinic
April 14th, 2022 - Primary Health Medical Group has announced plans to expand and remodel the former bank building at 1820 Caldwell Blvd. in Nampa, to replace its existing clinic at 700 Caldwell Blvd. The new site offers more space and better visibility, and current healthcare staff and providers will relocate to the new building upon completion.
CEO Retirement Announcement
Boise, March 17th, 2022 – Primary Health Medical Group announced today that David Peterman, M.D., CEO and pediatrician, will retire on May 13th, 2022. Current Director of Family Medicine, Daniel Reed, M.D., will become the new CEO of Primary Health Medical Group.
Why Vaccination is More Important than Ever
By Primary Health Clinical Director
As the numbers come down after Idaho’s fourth wave of COVID infections, now is a good time to review what we’ve learned about the efficacy of COVID vaccines. One truth becomes increasingly clear with each wave: getting vaccinated will help keep you out of the hospital. CDC data from December 2021 shows:
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