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Name: Kootenai Health
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ADVANCED MEDICINE. CLOSE TO HOME.

When you need us, we’ve got you.

Kootenai Health is North Idaho's. As a local, not-for-profit health system, we care for communities across North Idaho, Spokane, Eastern Washington, and Montana—bringing nationally-recognized expertise closer to home.

With 25+ specialties, 20+ locations, and more than 4,000 healthcare professionals, we've made advanced medicine local. From routine care to highly complex treatment, patients across the region turn to Kootenai Health for expertise, technology and coordinated care they can trust. Regional physicians, clinics, and hospitals regularly refer and transfer patients to us for specialized services that may not be available elsewhere nearby.

But advanced medicine only matters if people can actually access it. That’s why we continue investing in better—expanding services, bringing in new specialists, opening new locations, and advancing the technology and treatments available in our region.

Because the people of our region deserve advanced medicine close to home. And we're committed building something even better.

Magnet Nursing Since 2006

Care you can feel starts here

Recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence, this distinction reflects a deep commitment to teamwork, professionalism and better outcomes for every patient.

Nationally Recognized

Advanced medicine across specialties

From heart surgery and trauma to stroke, epilepsy, robotic surgery, and NICU, nationally recognized expertise is here when it matters most.

Backing What Matters

A-rated financial stewardship

Recognized by Standard & Poor’s for giving back, we dedicate $325 million annually to programs and services that increase local access to healthcare.

Nationally-recognized expertise, built for this region.

Kootenai Health brings advanced specialty care, leading technology and proven clinical expertise to communities across the Inland Northwest.

Cardiac Surgery Excellence

Recognized by Healthgrades among the nation’s top 10% of hospitals for cardiac surgery outcomes, including bypass and valve procedures.

Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence

Accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation for excellence in robotic surgery, patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Level II Stroke Center

Recognized by Idaho’s Time Sensitive Emergency System for rapid diagnosis, treatment, and advanced stroke care protocols.

Level III Epilepsy Center

Accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) for advanced seizure monitoring, diagnostics, and comprehensive care.

Level II Trauma Center

Verified by the American College of Surgeons—Kootenai Health is the region’s only ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center.

Level III NICU

Provides advanced neonatal intensive care for premature and critically ill newborns requiring continuous monitoring and specialized treatment.

Behind every breakthrough is a person who cares.

At Kootenai Health, we believe ‘better’ takes all of us. From nurses and physicians to every member of our support team, we’re here to guide you through whatever you’re facing.

“Many of the babies we care for grow up alongside our own children, creating a connection to this community that feels deeply personal.”

— ANNA TESSENDORF-VOLLINK, DIRECTOR, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES

“This region draws people in, and after having my own children at Kootenai Health, I know it’s the sense of community and the incredible people that make it so meaningful.”

— JAKE CHAPMAN, DIRECTOR PBM

“I was born in this hospital, and it has always been a cornerstone of our community. Kootenai Health is where I invest my time and heart into a community I deeply love.”

— JUSTIN SCHORZMAN, GUEST AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES

“Practicing medicine in the community where I was raised is an immense source of pride. It is deeply meaningful to care for individuals I’ve known throughout my life.”

— DR. MAGGIE GREEN, M.D., HOSPITAL MEDICINE

“Kootenai Health is filled with incredibly talented, compassionate individuals who genuinely care about one another and the community we serve.”

— SARAH CUSHMAN, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CLINICAL OUTREACH

“I want to be affiliated with a top-notch hospital and a healthcare team that can provide the best care should my family ever need it.”

— DR. TODD HOOPMAN, M.D., KOOTENAI CLINIC LUNG AND ASTHMA

“My mom worked here, and my daughter was born here. This place is more than where I work; it’s part of my family’s story.”

— TRISHA HARBISON, BLOOD BANK SUPERVISOR

“Many of the babies we care for grow up alongside our own children, creating a connection to this community that feels deeply personal.”

— ANNA TESSENDORF-VOLLINK, DIRECTOR, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES

“This region draws people in, and after having my own children at Kootenai Health, I know it’s the sense of community and the incredible people that make it so meaningful.”

— JAKE CHAPMAN, DIRECTOR PBM

“I was born in this hospital, and it has always been a cornerstone of our community. Kootenai Health is where I invest my time and heart into a community I deeply love.”

— JUSTIN SCHORZMAN, GUEST AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES

“Practicing medicine in the community where I was raised is an immense source of pride. It is deeply meaningful to care for individuals I’ve known throughout my life.”

— DR. MAGGIE GREEN, M.D., HOSPITAL MEDICINE

“Kootenai Health is filled with incredibly talented, compassionate individuals who genuinely care about one another and the community we serve.”

— SARAH CUSHMAN, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CLINICAL OUTREACH

“I want to be affiliated with a top-notch hospital and a healthcare team that can provide the best care should my family ever need it.”

— DR. TODD HOOPMAN, M.D., KOOTENAI CLINIC LUNG AND ASTHMA

“My mom worked here, and my daughter was born here. This place is more than where I work; it’s part of my family’s story.”

— TRISHA HARBISON, BLOOD BANK SUPERVISOR

Driving innovation for over 70 years.

For seven decades, we’ve grown up with North Idaho—expanding what’s possible while keeping care right here.

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Investing in better.

More access. Better tools. Stronger teams.

We’re not done building. From a new 3T MRI and expanded breast imaging to residency programs, simulation training, and university partnerships, we continue to grow the kind of health system this region will need tomorrow.

When someone needs advanced care, they can find it here.

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Better Starts with You

Looking for Your Next Career Move?

At Kootenai Health, you’re trusted to use your skills fully, lead with your expertise, and deliver the kind of care that truly makes a difference.

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Amplify Our Impact

Support from donors fuels transportation, equipment, education and programs that make care more reachable for thousands of families.

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