Kootenai Health featured as an award-winning hospital by LifeCenter Northwest
Each year, LifeCenter recognizes top performing hospitals for their continued dedication to supporting donation. Kootenai Health is being honored with the following achievement awards: One of only 12...
View ArticleLocal Firefighter Donates to Helmet Safety Program
After surviving a brutal bike crash in 2018, Spokane Valley firefighter Montana Sturges successfully raised $2,000 to give to the Kootenai Health Foundation to benefit Kootenai's Injury Prevention...
View ArticleKootenai Health named “Great Workplace”
Kootenai Health was recently named both a Gallup Great Workplace and listed on the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" list by Becker's Healthcare.
View ArticleHospitality Center Celebrates Grand Opening
Hospitality Center at Kootenai Health is now complete and will begin serving patients and families in August. The Hospitality Center was inspired by a shared desire between Kootenai Health, Community...
View ArticleClearwater Valley and St. Mary’s Hospital announce letter of intent to...
Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics, CVHC, St. Mary’s Hospital and Clinics, SMH, and Kootenai Health have entered into a letter of intent to transfer ownership of the two critical access hospitals...
View ArticlePediatric patient says final “Goodbye” to Kootenai Health staff
Holding her little brother’s hand, Gemma Farrell, age 6, walked alongside her family to the hospital where she was receiving her final IV treatment for a rare pediatric disease. Walking through the...
View ArticleIn the fight against breast cancer, it’s quality that matters.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is never easy. The emotional shock coupled with the immediate need to schedule medical appointments and begin this life-changing journey is enough to make anyone feel...
View ArticleTargeting the Cause
Kootenai Health’s new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit helps providers pinpoint the cause of epilepsy in patients. For many people with epilepsy, life can feel limited. When you’re unsure of when the next...
View ArticleCarper Community Foundation to Cancer Patient Support Fund, Panhandle Health...
Carper Community Foundation raised $27,082 from its 11th annual Breastfest event to benefit the Kootenai Health Foundation Cancer Patient Support Fund, Panhandle Health District Women’s Health Check,...
View ArticleThe Right Team Makes a Difference
In 2004, at just 40 years old, Kirstie Misquez was diagnosed with breast cancer – found after receiving her very first mammogram. “I lived in Denver at the time. My daughter was in second grade and my...
View ArticleTwo of a Kind
Gary and Donna Monroe have both found their niche as Kootenai Health volunteers Kootenai Health is fortunate to have a robust volunteer program with a variety of both new and veteran volunteers. These...
View ArticleConnecting North Idaho
New online tool helps community members locate important resources North Idaho Connections is a robust online search and referral tool connecting individuals with important community resources that can...
View ArticleAll that Glitters
The 31st annual Festival of Trees is a holiday celebration of community Lights twinkle, tinsel sparkles, trees glow and the people smile. Kootenai Health Foundation’s Festival of Trees is an annual...
View ArticleWhen Should I go to Urgent Care?
Kootenai Urgent Care is a convenient option for many patients, but it may be difficult to know when—and when not—to go to urgent care. Kootenai Urgent Care Medical Director Dave Chambers, M.D., offers...
View ArticleAsk the Expert | How can I strengthen my knees to prevent injury this ski...
Don’t look now, but ski and snowboard season is fast approaching! In light of the impending resumption of winter sports, we should think about preparing for the season. Skiing and snowboarding are...
View ArticleGifting Peace of Mind
Advance Directives help ensure you receive the care you want. Nobody enjoys thinking about the “what-ifs” surrounding a potential medical crisis. But questions like, “Who would I want to take charge of...
View ArticleKootenai Health named Rocky Mountain Hospital of the year by Mended Hearts...
Kootenai Health was recently named Rocky Mountain Hospital of the year by Mended Hearts, a national program that partners with Kootenai Health to offer services to heart patients through hospital...
View ArticleNeed some New Year’s weightloss inspiration? Check out this group’s success...
How a group of co-workers have lost 150 pounds together and kept it off. Millions of Americans set weightloss goals each year. If you set a resolution to lose weight, make sure to do your research...
View ArticleKeeping our Community Safe
Kootenai Health’s injury prevention team tackles Kootenai County’s top injuries With one of the busiest emergency departments in the state, Kootenai Health sees its fair share of injuries. It’s the job...
View ArticleHeart to Heart event offers affordable heart screenings and free educational...
Kootenai Health is hosting a two-part Heart to Heart event on Friday, February 7 from 8-10 a.m. at the Hagadone Event Center. This two-part event includes: Low-Cost Heart Screenings Registered...
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