Five new health awards announced

Idaho Complete Health will provide up to five Community Sustainability Awards for local health projects next year. The company, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, announced a partnership with the Idaho Public Health Association and the Boise State University School of Public and Population Health. These awards will support programs that improve clinical outcomes and address non-clinical health drivers.

Projects must be selected from abstracts presented at the Idaho Health Priorities Conference. Organizers will prioritize innovative solutions that show measurable impact. The conference is scheduled for March 1 through 3, 2027, at Boise State. It will bring together public health professionals, healthcare providers, researchers, educators, and community partners.

The event theme is "From Mountains to Main Streets: Connecting Science, Community, and Health Across Idaho." The partnership aims to turn collaboration into sustainable improvements in health and well-being for residents across the state. This initiative adds to the existing opportunities available at the conference.

Abstract submissions are currently open and close on November 15, 2026. Proposals are accepted for oral presentations and roundtable discussions. Topics include rural and frontier health, community engagement, data and innovation, and systems and partnerships. Attendees can also share successful practices from communities across Idaho.

Individuals who wish to attend without presenting can find more information through the conference website. Student and early bird registration is open now. These rates will remain available until the new year.