News & Press
News, announcements and media coverage from across our work — advancing health and health care alongside the communities, providers and partners we serve.
‘Stem Works’ Shines a Spotlight on Nevada AHEC
PBS Reno’s “Stem Works” series profiles Nevada Area Health Education Centers, which give students from high school through graduate school routes into health care careers and help build the state’s workforce.
Southern Nevada Pathways Community HUB Earns Full National PCHI Model Certification
The Southern Nevada Pathways Community HUB has earned full national certification from the Pathways Community HUB Institute, a milestone in building infrastructure that connects Clark County residents to care and support.
Report Highlights Comagine Health’s Contributions to the QIO Program
Comagine Health’s work as the CMS American Indian Alaska Native Quality Improvement Organization and as QIN-QIO across six Western states features in the Civitas Networks for Health QIO spotlight report.
Research and Evaluation Team Releases Annual Report
The Research and Evaluation team’s 2024 Summary Report covers a year of 27 active projects, 41 podium and poster presentations, and 16 research publications.
Comagine Health Achieves Recovery Friendly Workplace Certification
Comagine Health is now a certified Recovery Friendly Workplace, recognizing a workplace culture that supports employees in recovery from, or affected by, substance use disorders.
Stephanie Counter Reelected to National ESRD Leadership Role
Executive Director Stephanie Counter has been reelected to the Forum of ESRD Networks Board of Directors, continuing as treasurer for another two-year term. She has held the elected post since 2017.
Idaho Health Care Professionals Offer Insight Into Staffing Shortages
Idaho faces a shortage of health care workers. Eight Idaho health care professionals answer three questions – why they came, why they stay, and what they need – in a video on retaining and attracting talent.
New Publication Highlights Research on Effects of Decriminalization of Personal Possession of Controlled Substances
Comagine Health staff Danielle Good, Soomin Shin, Kyn Kappesser and Gillian Leichtling co-authored a paper in the International Journal of Drug Policy on policing and the experiences of people who use drugs during Oregon’s decriminalization period.
Join Comagine Health at the 2025 Idaho Perinatal Quality Collaborative Summit
The Idaho Perinatal Quality Collaborative Annual Summit on May 30 covers maternal and neonatal health quality, including the Idaho Home Visiting Program and maternal health mapping and modeling.