Annual Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Conference

Boise, ID ­ A two­day conference for Idaho healthcare professionals will feature presentations by nationally and internationally recognized experts on timely topics related to healthcare quality improvement and patient safety. About St. Luke's: St. Luke's is Idaho's only locally governed, not­for­profit health system. The system offers a full continuum of care through its four hospitals and more than 30 outpatient centers and clinics. St. Luke's 7,170 employees, 970­member medical staff, and more than 850 volunteers are committed to delivering the highest quality care to those in medical need regardless of their ability to pay. With a mission "To improve the health of people in our region," St. Luke's provided $187 million (including capital) in community benefit during its 2006 fiscal year. The hospitals of St. Luke's have earned numerous national awards and recognition for excellence in patient care. For more information about St. Luke's, visit www.stlukesonline.org.