Kootenai County Deputy Sherriff Association Donates to Kootenai Health Teddy Bear Clinic

The Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff Association donated over 50 teddy bears and $500 to support Kootenai Health Pediatric Services’ Teddy Bear Clinic, to be held Saturday, October 22 at Kootenai Health. The event’s goal is to help children have a better understanding of how hospitals treat patients and reduce fear before their first hospital experience.

Pictured from left: (back row) Deputy Eric Boardman; Nettie Jensen, Kootenai Health child life specialist; Deputy Jeremy Prosch; (front row) Sergeant Jon Brandel; Britt Towery, Kootenai Health Foundation manager; Adriane Golob, Kootenai Health Pediatric Services; and Deputy Matt Edwards