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Applied Research

The St. Luke’s Applied Research Division conducts innovative research to support patient quality of life, population health, and deliver economic value. We focus on real-world issues in health and health care to address practice, policy, behavior, and the environment, adding value to the lives of the communities we serve.

Learn more about our research

Areas of Focus

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    Clinical and Community Integration

    An integrative model of population and community health to create effective linkages between clinical and community settings.

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    Social Drivers of Health

    Recognizing that social and environmental factors are primary drivers of health and need to be addressed when focusing on disease prevention and management.

Investigators and Partners

Applied Research Medical Director

St. Luke's Partners

  • St. Luke's Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic
  • Behavioral health service line
  • Community health and engagement department
  • St. Luke’s Children’s
  • St. Luke’s emergency department/Emergency Medicine of Idaho
  • Social work department
  • Medical imaging
  • Lab services

Contact Us

Support Local Research Opportunities

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    Your generosity will change lives.

    To support applied research in our community, please select St. Luke's Research and designate Applied Research under special comments about your donation.

    Questions? Call (208) 381-5355.

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