About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health provides comprehensive medical services to patients in northern Idaho and throughout the Inland Northwest. Its main campus is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and includes a 330-bed community-owned hospital.

Kootenai Health is the largest employer in North Idaho, with over 3,700 employees, 75% of which are women. It provides needed jobs which in turn benefit local businesses.  Kootenai Health’s growth and success help drive economic development in our region.

Kootenai is accredited by DNV and holds Magnet Designation for nursing excellence. It has been recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace and as a No. 1 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine. It is regularly recognized by Cleverly and Associates for providing value to its community.

Mission

We improve health one patient at a time in a friendly and professional culture committed to superior quality and safety.

Vision

In 2020, our board and administrative team updated our strategic plan. From this plan we developed a new, bold vision statement to guide our next ten years.

Our Values – The Kootenai Health Way

Kootenai Health is focused on our core commitments to safety, compassion, and engagement. This is how we create the best possible experiences for our patients, their families, and our co-workers. It is who we want to be every day to everyone.