Here for Our Communities
Working together, we can end this pandemic. Vaccinations are one of the most important tools to help end the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are looking for vaccine opportunities, please visit Panhandle Health District, visit panhandlehealthdistrict.org/covid-19/vaccine or call their COVID-19 hotline at (877) 415-5225. Vaccines will be administered to groups as outlined in the state’s prioritization schedule.
March 24, 2021 – Kootenai Health COVID-19 Vaccination Update
Kootenai Health has been immensely proud to be part of the COVID-19 vaccination project.
In just three months, Kootenai Health has successfully administered more than 20,804 shots in arms, amounting to 11,657 persons fully vaccinated in our region.
This collective community effort is a monumental achievement that should be recognized and celebrated. We are incredibly proud to have contributed to this effort.
Thankfully, vaccine supply is increasing rapidly and more and more locations, including common retailers like Walgreens and Walmart, are now equipped with the resources and staff to be able to administer this essential vaccine for our community.
As more vaccine and locations have become available to the community as a whole, Kootenai Health will be transitioning away from our mass-vaccination clinic as of March 24 (second doses will continue until April 14) and will be resuming some hospital operations that have been paused while completing this work.
Thank you for your unwavering support of our health care heroes during this challenging year.
If you have not yet been vaccinated and are looking for options to receive vaccination when your group is eligible, please visit our regional health care authority: Panhandle Health District to view options: https://panhandlehealthdistrict.org/covid-19/vaccine/
Information from the State of Idaho
The State of Idaho has provided this information online.
To view all phases and groups for rollout, please go to https://panhandlehealthdistrict.org/covid-19/vaccine/.
Important Notes for Those Already Scheduled for Second Doses (until April 13)
- Vaccination is by appointment only.
- Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes in advance of your appointment to ensure we have adequate room for social distancing.
Have Questions About The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness?
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines, watch this video from Kootenai Health physicians, Todd Hoopman, M.D. and Robert Scoggins, M.D. PhD (in virology) as they discuss the new mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 available from Pfizer and Moderna.
Thank You Heroes
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the health care heroes at Kootenai Health have devoted their energy and expertise every single day to serve our community in these unprecedented times.
Our heroes have encountered overwhelming adversity. Even when burdened with uncomfortable personal protective equipment, resource shortages and animosity from many they are called to serve, they continue to show up, work hard and sacrifice.
We honor and thank each of our health care heroes for what they contribute to our community and we are inspired by their strength.
Thank you to all who continue to serve our community in its time of need. Together, we look forward to a brighter tomorrow.
