Love for Our Health Care Heroes

On the pavement of Kootenai Health Way, adjacent to Highway 95, big bold letters share an important message: "WE LOVE OUR HEALTH CARE HEROES."

North Idaho College students spent hours spray painting the graffiti project, which is visible from the third floor COVID-19 units.

The idea came from a staff member who saw a family member hold a sign for a loved one and how much it inspired the patient and the staff.

“This project is a creative way to boost morale and tell our health care heroes how much we appreciate their dedication,” Chief Nursing Officer Joan Simon said. “When they look out of the windows of the COVID-19 units, they’ll be reminded they are loved and celebrated."

The story was featured in the Coeur d'Alene Press! Read more: A big thank you — in color | Coeur d'Alene Press (cdapress.com)

First Image: North Idaho College student Grace Michelsen works on the graffiti project on Monday, Nov. 1.
Second Image: Captured from the roof of Kootenai Health on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.