229 South 7th Street
St. Maries, Idaho 83861
Main: (208) 245-5551
SMFM Clinic: (208) 245-2591
Specialty Clinic: (208) 245-7629
229 South 7th Street
St. Maries, Idaho 83861
Main: (208) 245-5551
SMFM Clinic: (208) 245-2591
Specialty Clinic: (208) 245-7629
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Benewah Community Hospital COVID-19 Testing Guidelines
in UncategorizedIf you have came into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms, please call the Admitting Front desk at 208-245-5551. They will ask for your information and you will receive a call back from a Registered Nurse to discuss further action. If you do meet criteria for testing, the RN will inform you of a time to present for testing.
BCH will be testing people from our community who are symptomatic or have had a direct exposure to a COVID positive person. For direct exposures, we want to wait at least 7 days after the exposure to test (If the viral load isn’t high enough, testing too early could result in a false-negative).
We will be referring people who do NOT live in our community to a testing center near them. We have to limit testing to those within our community due to number of test kits on hand, limited PPE as well as available staffing.
As explained in a recent Press Release from Panhandle Health District, Kootenai Health, and Bonner General Health on June 29, 2020 titled “Local Health Leaders Provider COVID-19 Guidance”
COVID-19 cases are spiking throughout our area and we are seeing community transmission in Kootenai, Bonner, and Benewah counties. The virus has not let up and we can’t either. Contract tracing has shown that many of the new cases are a result of social settings where no or very few precautions are being taken. The good news is we know what slows the spread; masking, physical distancing and handwashing work. Recent studies of masking efforts in New York, Wuhan and Italy show that wearing masks in public is the best way to lower community transmission rates when everyone participates.
As more people are exposed to someone with COVID-19, more people are seeking testing. A common misconception is that if you had close contact to a person with COVID-19, then you should immediately be tested. Unfortunately, it’s a lot more complicated than that. If you have had close contact with a positive case, you should begin to self-isolate from the general public and especially high-risk individuals. Stay home other than to seek medical treatment. If you do leave your home, wear a mask to prevent potential spread.
Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea
For more information regarding COVID-19, visit panhandlehealthdistrict.org/covid-19 or call the Panhandle Health District Hotline Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at 877-415-5225.
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in UncategorizedBCH Welcomes New CEO!
in Press ReleaseValley Vista Care CEO Chuck Lloyd has taken on the role of CEO at Benewah Community Hospital. Mr. Lloyd has previously worked as a chief financial officer, chief operations officer and healthcare administrator. He has also overseen operations and multiple healthcare facilities simultaneously. According to Mr. Lloyd, it is not uncommon for healthcare facilities, particular in rural settings, to have shared executives.
While he will serve as CEO for both entities, VVC and BCH will remain separate. The board presidents and Mr. Lloyd agreed that having the same CEO will be a benefit to their relationship. “We have a great opportunity to improve healthcare for our community at both organizations,” Mr. Lloyd said “We are thinking outside the box which is what small communities need to do. I think this is in the best interest of VVC, BCH and the community.”
Mr. Lloyd signed a one year contract with BCH. He has another two years under is contract with VVC.
BCH is Prepared for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
in InformationBenewah Community Hospital has been working closely with Panhandle Health District on updates for Coronavirus (COVID-19). BCH is prepared for any cases that may present to the hospital. As of June 24, 2020, there have been 13 positive COVID-19 cases in Benewah County, most of these being on the CDA Reservation.
BCH has been providing information to the public to keep our community informed.
For more information on COVID-19, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website: https://www.cdc.gov/, or Panhandle Health District’s website: http://panhandlehealthdistrict.org/covid-19/
COVID-19 testing charge: $65 (may be covered by insurance). BCH will be testing only symptomatic or directly exposed individuals, to be determined by your healthcare provider.
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February is National Heart Month!
in Information*Article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Heart Disease: It Can Happen at Any Age
Heart disease doesn’t happen just to older adults. It is happening to younger adults more and more often. This is partly because the conditions that lead to heart disease are happening at younger ages. February is Heart Month, the perfect time to learn about your risk for heart disease and the steps you need to take now to help your heart.
Conditions/Behaviors that put people at risk of Heart Disease:
If you are concerned that you or a loved ones may be at risk of heart disease, schedule an appointment with one of our Clinic providers today. St. Maries Family Medicine: 208-245-2591
*Full article can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/index.html
BCH Supports Local Athletics!
in Press ReleaseBCH Employees participate in School Events to raise community support for St. Maries Lumberjack Pride! This year, for their homecoming week, BCH staff dressed up in the class colors each day to show support! Our staff also participate in the school’s food drive each year in efforts to fill the local food banks!
Each Spring, BCH provides Free Sports Physicals for middle school and high school students participating in athletics.
BCH is a proud supporter of our hometown Lumberjacks. Go Jacks!!
BCH will host our annual Fright Night on Friday, October 25th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
in InformationThis is a FREE Event for the community, sponsored by the Employees of BCH.
Please have your children dress up and come to enjoy a fun night of games, prizes, and candy!
FREE Hotdogs, chips, and water will be available in the Blue Spruce Café for the Kids.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from BCH!!!
Congrats to BCH’s Employee and Provider of the Year!
in Press ReleaseEach year during the hospital’s National Hospital Week Celebration, BCH staff votes for Provider and Employee of the Year!
This year, the staff who took the titles are Val Sanchez, Certified Pharmacy Tech, and Dr. Cooper Wester, MD.
Val was nominated for going above and beyond, exemplifying the mission, vision, and values of BCH. She is noted as being kind and courteous, and always there to help any department in need. She is self-motivated and is always looking at way to improve her department, as well as the hospital as a whole. Val has a very positive attitude and is always smiling. She is well deserving of this award!
Dr. Cooper Wester is an ER/Inpatient Physician at BCH who also goes above in beyond to help in any way he can. Dr. Wester is fantastic to his patients and is also a joy to work with. He takes great care of his support staff and is always the first one to volunteer to cover an open shift. He has stepped up to help in recruitment efforts as well as the local ambulance services. BCH is very lucky to have Dr. Wester as a part of our Medical Staff.
The employee and provider of the year receive special recognition for this award, and they also receive prime parking in the hospital’s parking lot for an entire year.
BCH feels very fortune that these staff members choose to be a part of our team, and we congratulate them on this award!
Community Health Fair
in UncategorizedRebekah Myers, FNP to join Benewah Community Hospital’s Medical Staff
in Press ReleaseBCH is excited to announce that Family Nurse Practitioner, Rebekah Myers, will be joining our team as a Family Nurse Practitioner March 2019!
Rebekah received her FNP Graduate degree from Gonzaga University in 2018. Prior to pursuing her FNP Degree, Rebekah has been a Registered Nurse for 15 years, working in all areas of care (Med.Surg, ER, Surgical Services, etc).
Rebekah grew up in St. Maries and is so excited to give back and serve patients in the community that she loves!
Please join us in welcoming Rebekah to our team!
To schedule an appointment with FNP Rebekah Myers, please call our St. Maries Family Medicine Clinic at: 208-245-2591.