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BCH/SMFM Clinic Receives MultiPlan Rural Health Grant!

St. Maries Family Medicine was 1 of 4 recipients of the MultiPlan Rural Health Grant! SMFM received another grant to go towards the well child program at the clinic. The grant was open to Rural Hospitals and Clinics to help address the healthcare needs of people in their community. The MultiPlan Rural Health Grant dollars […]

SMFM Clinic Receives 2023/2024 RHCAP Grant!

St. Maries Family Medicine received a grant with a plan of revamping its well child program! The 2023/2024 Rural Health Care Access Program Grant (RHCAP) awards funding to projects that help rural communities improve access to primary care. BCH and SMFM thank the Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, and Idaho Department of […]

BCH Honoring our Veterans!

Grateful for our heroes. Saluting the heroes who served our nation. A Special Thank You to our BCH Veterans! Veterans Day 2023 On November 11th, we honor the Veterans of our great nation. We acknowledge the sacrifices they took and their love for this country. Collectively, our BCH Veterans have served over 80 years to […]

Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

Friday, November 3rd Call to Schedule your Annual Wellness Visit! St. Maries Family Medicine 208-245-2591 Call to schedule your appointment. Our Medicare Counselor will be onsite during this event to answer questions about your Medicare. Refreshments will be served!   Covered Services During your Annual Wellness Visit (AWV), your Primary Care Provider will: Check your […]

COVID Update

COVID-19 UPDATE The health and safety of our staff and community is BCH’s highest priority. Can I still contract COVID-19 after I am fully vaccinated? Yes, you can still get COVID-19 if you are fully vaccinated (although less likely) – but if you do, you are less likely to get seriously ill/hospitalized. Where can I get vaccinated? […]

Patient Portal – Secure, Portable Online Health Records

Benewah Community Hospital offers you access to your health records through Cerner Health. By utilizing the secure, online portal, you can send a message to your Provider’s Medical Assistant/Nurse, request an appointment, view your health profile, and look up lab results (to include COVID-19 test results). Once signed up, Cerner Health offers an app, “HealtheLife,” […]

February is American Heart Month

As February is American Heart Month, it reminds us to take care of our heart! Consider adopting healthy lifestyles to prevent heart disease. Move more, work on your weight and salt intake, quit smoking – take care of YOU! To learn more about Heart Health, Click Here! https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/all-publications-and-resources/move-more-making-physical-activity-routine

BCH begins process of Vaccinating Community

BCH’s Clinic has begun scheduling pre-screening appointments for patients to complete paperwork and talk with a provider regarding getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Please see press release with specific information below: Final COVID Vaccine Press Release 01.2021 (PDF)

BCH Starts Vaccinating Employees and Medical Staff

Starting in December 2020, BCH was able to start vaccinating our staff for COVID-19. General Surgeon and Chief of Staff Dr. Bill Wheeler at BCH was among one of the first BCH staff members to receive his vaccine. Our healthcare workers are taking precautions to slow to spread of COVID-19! Our goal is to stay […]