Discover Scholarship

Discover Scholarship & Training Opportunities at BCH!

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Discover Scholarship
BCH is committed to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals! As part of our commitment to advancing excellence in the medical field, we are proud to offer dedicated scholarship and training opportunities to support you while pursuing your dream career in healthcare.

  • Grow Your Own Scholarship – This scholarship program was formed by the employees of the hospital in 2007 to help high school students, community members and/or employees who are interested in a profession in the medical field!
  • The Linda Clark Work of Heart Scholarship – This is a CNA to RN – or LPN to RN Tuition scholarship and stipend program – BCH is seeking applicants from within our rural community who want to go back to school to get their Registered Nursing (RN) degree. This opportunity will allow a CNA or LPN to go back to school and work toward their RN degree while working part-time at BCH. If accepted into this program, BCH not only pays for your college tuition, but we also provide a monthly stipend for living expenses while in school.
  • Medical Assistant Apprenticeship – BCH has partnered with North Idaho College (NIC’s) Workforce Training Center in this accelerated program. This 8.5-month program teaches direct patient care and clinical and administrative skills necessary for this high-demand career. To participate, you must be or become employed at BCH and have with an assigned Clinical Preceptor who is either an RN, LPN, or experienced Medical Assistant. More information can be found on NIC’s website: Medical Assistant Apprenticeship (MAA) – North Idaho College Workforce Training Center

Our goal is to help reduce financial barriers and support the growth of skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals.

Contact us to learn more about eligibility and the application process!

BCH Human Resources:

Phone: 208-245-7614

Email: [email protected]

Botox Offering

Now Offering Botox for TMJ/Bruxism Jaw Pain

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In addition to Cosmetic Botox, Jordan Day, PA-C is now offering Botox for TMJ/Bruxism.

Injecting Botox into overactive jaw muscles will temporarily relax them, reducing forceful clenching, grinding, and associated pain, headaches, and tooth wear, allowing the joint to rest while still permitting normal chewing and speaking.

At this time, this Botox service is cash only at $12 a unit.

Call to schedule your Botox appointment at St. Maries Family Medicine

208-245-2591

Botox Offering

BetterCARE Gala Flyer

BetterCARE Gala December 5th

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BetterCARE will be having their annual Winter Gala on Friday, December 5th at the Cormana Building.

Social hour begins at 4:00p.m. with Dinner beginning at 5:30p.m.

Join us for this semi-formal event supporting BetterCARE, Inc. Benewah Community Hospital’s foundation.

Entertainment, silent auction and live auction.

BetterCARE Gala Flyer

SM Quick Care

SM Quick Care has New Hours!

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SM Quick Care will be adjusting its hours effective September 2, 2025. New, weekday hours will be Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm, with Saturday’s hours staying at 9am-3pm.

Hours are changing due to the number of patients wanting to be seen earlier, and the lack of patients who were coming to Quick Care after 6pm.

We hope these new hours will better accommodate the needs of our patients!

SM Quick Care

SMFM Offering Free Sports Physicals

SMFM Offering Free Sports Physicals!

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St. Maries Family Medicine Clinic will be offering Free Sports Physicals between May 22-August 22, 2025. Free Sports physicals are also available in SM Quick Care by walk-in appointment!

Call to schedule your appointment at SMFM: 208-245-2591

SMFM Clinic Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm,

closed 12pm-1pm for lunch

SM Quick Care Hours:

Monday-Friday 10am-7pm

Saturday 9am-3pm

*Your child must bring a completed/signed Idaho Health Examination and Consent Form to their appointment. If the consent form is not signed by a parent/guardian, you must accompany your child to the physical.

Free Sports Physicals

Scan Reported

*ATTENTION: POSSIBLE SCAM REPORTED*

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If you receive a questionable call from someone saying they work at Benewah Community Hospital or St. Maries Family Medicine, and they are requesting your Medicare information, tell them you need to call them back with the information. Please then call the hospital (208-245-5551) or Clinic (208-245-2591) directly to speak with our staff. We have had a couple reports from patients who received Scam Calls from someone acting as BCH/SMFM employees.

When in doubt – call us directly!

Work of Heart

The Linda Clark Work of Heart Scholarship NOW OPEN!

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BCH is now accepting applications for the Linda Clark Work of Heart Scholarship.

This scholarship is available to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are interested in enrolling in the Registered Nursing Program at North Idaho College (NIC).

See flyer below for more details on the program!

Scholarship Application can be downloaded here

Work of Heart

Winter Gala

BetterCARE’s Winter Gala Returns!

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Sunday, December 8th will be the annual BetterCARE Winter Gala! It has been a few years since BetterCARE has had their Winter Gala, but this year it will be back better than ever!

Join us for this semi-formal event at the Cormana Building in St. Maries to enjoy dinner, entertainment, and a live auction. Social Hour begins at 4:00p.m. with Dinner being served at 5:00p.m. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased by December 2nd.

BetterCARE is BCH’s foundation. All proceeds earned supports Benewah Community Hospital providing “Better Care” to our patients!

Winter Gala

Idaho Consent Law

Idaho’s new parental consent legislation

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Effective July 1, 2024, Idaho passed a new law requiring parental consent for all medical services given to
youth under 18. The passage of this law repeals current Idaho code that protects the privacy of
young people through medical disclosure regulations for youth ages 14 to 18. This law does not apply to emancipated minors.

Under this new law, minors must now have parental consent for access to contraceptives, mental health care, treatment for drug abuse, and treatment for infectious disease, including sexually transmitted illnesses.

Under the new law, healthcare providers can only preserve patient confidentiality when:

  • A patient is at risk of death or “imminent, irreparable physical injury”
  • A court has prohibited parental access to medical records, or
  • A parent is being investigated for a crime against their child

This means that parents have the right to access health information held by health care providers or governmental entities for their children under the age of 18. Previously, access could be limited after age 14.

BCH understands that it is often hard for parents to bring their teenage children to all their appointments. We are adopting a “Blanket Consent for Treatment for Unemancipated Minor” form to ensure compliance with this law, but also gives parents the opportunity to allow their children to come in for certain health care services without them present. This proactive step can help facilitate uninterrupted care for your child. This form also needs to be completed annually.

Both forms are available at Benewah Community Hospital and St. Maries Family Medicine, as well as on our website: https://www.bchmed.org/st-maries-family-medicine-clinic/. Written consent can be submitted during your child’s appointment check-in or in advance.

Only in extreme situations when giving written consent will not be possible in time to provide needed care, the health care provider can accept and document a verbal consent from the parent.

Dr. Davenport

Dr. Terry Davenport Retiring after 26-years of caring for the community.

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Dr. Terry Davenport will be retiring from Benewah Community Hospital and St. Maries Family Medicine effective July 1, 2024.

Dr. Davenport began working at BCH on July 1, 1998. He has provided family practices services and also delivered babies for many years.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Davenport on his retirement on July 1, 2024 in the Francie Walters Board Room, 12pm – 1pm. Refreshments will also be served.

Dr. Davenport will be missed greatly by his patients and co-workers, but we are excited for him to enjoy his next chapter of retirement!

Dr. Davenport