The College of Western Idaho unveils a new 60,000-sq-ft Health & Science Building, housing 106 classes for nearly 2,100 students focused on healthcare education.
BOISE, Idaho — Students in the Treasure Valley interested in the medical field have a new state-of-the-art facility to consider at the College of Western Idaho.
The college celebrated the grand opening on Thursday of its new Health & Science Building, a 60,000-square-foot facility designed to consolidate the college’s growing healthcare education programs under one roof.
The building, located on CWI’s main Nampa campus, houses 106 classes and will serve nearly 2,100 registered students. College officials said the creation of the facility centralizes programs that students had to commute to Boise to attend.
“The impact of this facility will ripple throughout our community and healthcare workforce for years to come,” said Gordon Jones, CWI president, in a news release. “It’s a true reflection of what can be accomplished when education, industry, and community come together.”
College officials said the building features advanced laboratories, simulation suites and specialized skills labs for nursing, dental assisting and surgical technology programs.
Technology-enabled classrooms and telehealth facilities integrate with clinical practice areas to reflect current healthcare environments, CWI said. Simulation rooms equipped with realistic mannequins and modern medical technology offer authentic training experiences for future healthcare professionals.
Thursday’s celebration honored community partners, including legislators and Gov. Brad Little. Delta Dental and Westmark Credit Union were recognized for their support of the project.
