Idaho's premiere healthcare-related education and
networking group since 1997

Healthcare Associates Providing
Positive Education and Networking

Monthly Meetings

On the third Thursday of every month, HAPPEN holds a luncheon at a host facility somewhere in the Treasure Valley. It’s a great opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals and learn what’s going on in the Treasure Valley from our awesome guest speakers.  The food is pretty tasty, too!
Monthly meetings are back on! Check here for news about upcoming meetings.


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Community Calendar

Part of the mission of HAPPEN is to create a strong sense of community in the field of healthcare in the Treasure Valley.  Our community calendar is a great place to check out what’s going on in the area, and find new opportunities for your business or your clients, or just have a good time!


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Caregiver of the Year

HAPPEN’s annual Caregiver of the Year Awards Banquet honors the best of the Treasure Valley’s amazing caregivers. A field of incredible nomineees is invited to take part in an event dedicated to showing them the appreciation that they deserve. Stories are told, a great meal is shared, gift bags are given out, and bids are made in a silent auction for goods and services provided by our generous sponsors.  In the end, one Certified Nursing Assistant and one Personal Care Attendant are awarded the title of “Caregiver of the Year!”

2023 nominations for both CGOY and scholarships are now closed! Check back here soon to see the finalists and the winners!


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Interested in joining?

If you’re interested in joining HAPPEN, please attend one of our meetings with no obligation to see if this group is a fit for you!  Make sure to RSVP with one of our board members if you want to attend (have to make sure we have enough food)! Check our calendar to find out when and where the next meeting will be.

To join, you must operate in the Treasure Valley and be in a healthcare-related field or provide auxiliary services for seniors.  Membership dues are $50 per year for an individual membership, or $100 per year for a corporate membership (two or more representatives from an individual company or organization at the same location). If you’re ready to join, please email one of our membership chairpersons – Cody Freston or BeeWee Downs.

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Caregiver of the Year Sponsors

The Caregiver of the Year awards banquet is one of the biggest events that HAPPEN puts on, and none of it would be possible without our amazing sponsors! Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for helping support the healthcare community in the Treasure Valley.

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