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Bone & Joint
Orthopedic care for injuries, joint pain and movement concerns, including advanced joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma care and recovery.

Brain & Spine
Neurologists, neurosurgeons and rehabilitation specialists with leading technology and treatment options for a wide range of brain, spine and nerve conditions.

Cancer Care
Nationally accredited cancer care with specialists working together on advanced treatment options, clinical trials and support through every step.
Digestive Health
Digestive specialists who diagnose and treat everything from routine screenings and ongoing symptoms to advanced procedures, IBD and liver disease.

Heart, Vascular & Lung
Nationally recognized specialists for heart, blood vessel and lung conditions, from testing and ongoing treatment to advanced procedures and surgery.

Women & Children
Connected care for women, babies and children, from everyday health needs and pregnancy to specialized hospital care when more support is needed.
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Kootenai Health in the Community
Rooted in community. Driven by care for all.
From sponsoring local events like Ironman to ensuring every neighbor has access to care, we're here for our community—because caring for our neighbors is who we are.
Community Involvement

Guadalupe Owen, SLP

Independent ⓘ
Independent providers are not directly employed by Kootenai Health, but maintain privileges to treat patients at our facilities. They may bill separately for their services.
Guadalupe Owen, SLP

Care Philosophy

Guadalupe (Lupe) Owen, MS, CCC-SLP, CGCP earned a Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology, a Post-Baccalaureate degree in Communication Disorders, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in the field of Psychology from Eastern Washington University. She has her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Lupe has experience with patients throughout the life spectrum, having worked in outpatient clinics as well as inpatient rehab and acute care settings. Her specialties are swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer, head and neck lymphedema, cervicogenic dysphagia, as well as swallowing disorders of the esophagus. Lupe is a Certified Geriatric Care Professional.  She is Vital-Stim™ certified using this treatment method with adult patients with swallowing impairments.

Education & Training

School
Eastern Washington University
Certification
Vital Stim™ Certified Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow