COVID-19 Testing

Nearly 3,000 COVID-19 viral detection tests were administered by the COVID Outreach Wood River collaboration, a partnership between the SLWR Foundation and Dr. Tom Archie. The program also confirmed the first COVID-19 variants in Blaine County.

 

COVID-19 Clinical Priorities

Nearly $1 million invested in clinical priorities stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, including rapid testing technology and community testing programs, which decreased testing turnaround times from weeks to one day.

 

Family Health Services Clinic

A $1 million investment in the new Family Health Services Clinic in Bellevue, which provides access to comprehensive health care services to every member of our community.

Workforce Housing

First four homes completed for St. Luke’s Wood River employees to help support our healthcare workforce.  In total, 12 new homes were built St. Luke’s employees.