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$500,000 Grant Will Help Increase CNA Numbers

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CNA preparation class at the College of Western Idaho.

As the state's population grows, the number of healthcare professionals continues to stretch. A grant awarded to Idaho Health Care Association Foundation will help recruit and train 500 certified nursing assistants. We talk with the College of Western Idaho about the role of CNA's in Idaho.

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