Optum Idaho, the managed care organization for the state of Idaho’s Medicaid behavioral health plan and part of UnitedHealth Group, has awarded $200,000 to the University of Idaho’s Project ECHO ...
Idaho Gov. Brad Little made headlines recently, announcing a $1 million push to fight the influx of illicit fentanyl in our state. While there’s much discussion in the political arena over the methods ...
BOISE, Idaho — Ongoing staffing shortages and the surge of COVID-19 have taken a toll on the mental health of our community. Those issues also affect our health care providers, who are dealing with ...
Optum Idaho's Meridian employees assembled 72 "welcome baskets" of household goods on Thursday for residents at The Springs II, a new affordable housing community in McCall. The baskets will be ...
NAMPA, Idaho — A recent Kids Count report shows 12.6% of Idaho Children ages 3 to 17 were diagnosed with anxiety or depression, and 10% of high school students in Idaho attempted suicide. More than ...
I know sometimes life is challenging, and having a person you can reach out to, to bounce thoughts off of might be helpful, especially if they are kind compassionate and understanding. That's why I'm ...
Let's get talking! Taking the first step and reaching out for help is huge, you made a big decision in getting better. If you prefer to stay in the comfort of your own home tele-counseling and email ...
AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Students in American Falls will have the basic essentials they need as we approach winter. On Monday, representatives from Optum Idaho delivered all-inclusive boxes to ...
Jan. 31--BOISE-- State lawmakers grilled representatives of the company overseeing the state's low-income mental health program Thursday, after being told of a slew of problems providers have battled ...