Benewah Community Hospital is now offering Wound Care Services under the direction of General Surgeon, Dr. Allyson Sterling.

At BCH’s Wound Center, we partner with patients to optimize and harness their individual healing abilities in the dimensions of nutrition, glucose control, offloading and mobility.

Our nursing and physician staff provide wound cleansing, debriding, dressing, and compression application as well as negative pressure wound therapy (wound vac) and grafts as indicated to promote efficient healing.

Wound Services Include:

• Diabetic Ulcers
• Pressure Injuries
• Venous Ulcers
• Traumatic Wounds
• Post Surgical Wound Healing
• And more!

It’s Time to Heal. Call our Wound Center today!

BCH Wound Center: 208-245-7087

 

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]

BetterCARE will be having their annual Winter Gala on Friday, December 5^th 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.

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.