2018 Health Fair PRIZE Winners!

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Benewah Community Hospital would like to thank the Benewah  Community for their support in this years Health Fair Event.

Each year, BCH invites local health/wellness vendors to participate in the Spring Health event. This year we had 15 vendors participate and BCH was able to offer the annually reduced Laboratory services to members within our community. In addition, BCH is able to give away prizes for each vendors participation.

Below is the list of prize WINNERS!

FitBit Blaze – Dawn Hennings

$100 Chamber Bucks – Pam Secord

$30 Ace Hardware Gift Certificate – Maxine Magers

$30 (208) Bakery & Espresso Gift Certificate – Sharon Spier

 

Thank you to all who supported BCH and we look forward to serving you at next year’s Annual Community Health Fair!

Experts around, 24 hours a day. That’s a big thing!

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“Last week I accompanied my 4 year old Grandson to your Emergency Department. Like so many kids in the region he had the Flu and like many parents in the region, his parents were worried that they may not be doing enough. I believe they had been receiving excellent guidance from Dr. Davenport regarding his care but wanted some “hands on” confirmation when his condition seemed to worsen after hours. 

I was so impressed with how smooth their intake and assessment went. It was shift change but your staff handoff’s seemed seamless. All staff (forgive me I don’t recall all names) were sensitive to parents and grandparents and most of all, treated this 4 year old patient in a manner that I believe you would approve of. In the same manner you have treated pediatric patients for many years. Dr. Moullet provided excellent support to the grown-ups in the room while keeping a keen eye on my grandson. His calming style and understandable information were very reassuring to Mom…. And by extension to grandparents as well.  

He is off the couch now and is on to more typical 4 year old activities. I believe the Emergency Department visit helped bolster his parents’ confidence, and left them with the feeling that there are experts around, 24 hours a day. That’s a big thing!

Please share our thanks to the ED Staff. It may have been a very simple visit to them but a very important one to the family. Also, please share with the staff responsible for keeping the Department clean and sparkling – very impressive!”

Kind Regards.

Grandpa

2018 Annual Community Health Fair

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Benewah Community Hospital invites the public to join us in our upcoming Annual Health Fair!

Enjoy Some of These Wellness Services!

Local Health/Wellness Vendors

Chair Massages

BetterCare- Preventative Health Promotion

LifeFlight Services

Inspiring Connections

Hospice Services

Costco Foods

DoTerra Essential Oils

Blood Pressure Checks

Skin Checks

Reduced Lab Costs

A1C (Glucose Indicator), Complete Blood Count (CBC), *Lipid Panel (Cholesterol), TSH (Thyroid), PSA (Prostate Screening), *Complete Metrabolic Panel (CMP), Vitamin D, and Testosterone (Males Only)

*Requires Fasting

We’re Introducing A New Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System

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Beginning February 19, 2018

We are introducing a new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

There may be some delays in your appointment time as we are transitioning.

We ask for your patience and flexibility as we update your patient information to ensure accuracy as we continue the transition to our new EMR system.

When you arrive for your appointments, please be prepared to show or bring the following:

  1. Photo identification
  2. All health insurance cards (we do require copies for your chart)
  3. A list of all medications you are currently taking, including vitamins and over the counter medications
  4. Any co-payment amounts you are aware of through your insurance

Thank You For Your Patience!

Benewah Community Hospital, St. Maries Family Medicine, & St. Maries Specialty Clinic

BCH Named a 2018 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

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Benewah Community Hospital in St. Maries, Idaho was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

“This achievement is very gratifying and validates our daily commitment to providing the best healthcare possible to our community, while maintaining an efficient and effective facility,” said Anthony Koroush, CEO

Benewah Community Hospital scored in the top 100 of Critical Access Hospitals on iVantage Health Analytics’ Hospital Strength INDEX®. The INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural provider performance and its results are the basis for many of rural healthcare’s most prominent awards, advocacy efforts and legislative initiatives. The list of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals can be found at www.ivantageindex.com/top-performing-hospitals.

The Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals play a key role in providing a safety net to communities across America – and the INDEX measures these facilities across eight pillars of hospital strength: Inpatient Share Ranking, Outpatient Share Ranking, Cost, Charge, Quality, Outcomes, Patient Perspective, and Financial Stability.

“The Hospital Strength INDEX provides a true benchmark for helping rural providers to better understand performance levels and identify areas of improvement. When we look across the spectrum of rural-relevant INDEX indicators, the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals are establishing a new standard for how to deliver higher quality care to their communities despite an unpredictable healthcare environment,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader of The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Benewah Community Hospital is a county-owned, 19 bed critical access hospital/rural health clinic with specialty clinic located in St. Maries, Idaho. For more than 50 years, Benewah Community Hospital has been providing high quality healthcare to individuals, families and visitors in Benewah, Shoshone, and Kootenai counties. We offer our patients a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services providing high quality care in a rural setting. Our administration and staff are dedicated to providing you with excellent care.

About The Chartis Group
The Chartis Group® (Chartis) provides comprehensive advisory services and analytics to the healthcare industry. With an unparalleled depth of expertise in strategic planning, performance excellence, informatics and technology, and health analytics, Chartis helps leading academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, children’s hospitals and healthcare service organizations achieve transformative results. The Chartis Center for Rural Health (CCRH) was formed in 2016 to offer tailored services, performance management solutions, research and education to rural hospitals and facilities. Learn more at Chartisrural.com.

Holiday Hours Dec.2017 – Jan.2018

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In observance of the upcoming Holidays our hours will be changing…

Patient Financial Services and St. Maries Family Medicine & Specialty Clinic will be CLOSED Monday, December 25, 2017 & Monday, January 1, 2018.

St. Maries Family Medicine & Specialty Clinic will return to normal business hours the following Tuesdays.

Clinic Hours: 8am – 5pm

Walk-in Clinic: 8am – 4pm

From all of us at Benewah Community Hospital and St. Maries Family Medicine & Specialty Clinic

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Thanksgiving Week 2017 Hours

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In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday our hours will be changing…

St. Maries Family Medicine & Specialty Clinic will be CLOSED Thursday, November 23, 2017.

St. Maries Family Medicine & Specialty Clinic will return to normal business hours Friday, November 24, 2017

Clinic Hours: 8am – 5pm

Walk-in Clinic: 8am – 4pm

From all of us at Benewah Community Hospital and St. Maries Family Medicine & Specialty Clinic

National Rural Health Day

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“Celebrate The Power of Rural!”

Today more than ever, rural communities must address accessibility issues, a lack of healthcare providers, the needs of an aging population suffering from a greater number of chronic conditions, and larger percentages of un- and underinsured citizens. And rural hospitals – which are often the economic foundation of their communities in addition to being the primary providers of care – struggle daily as declining reimbursement rates and disproportionate funding levels make it challenging to serve their residents.

That is why the National Organization of State Offices of Rural sets aside the third Thursday of every November – November 16, 2017 – to celebrate National Rural Health Day. First and foremost, National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to “Celebrate the Power of Rural” by honoring the selfless, community-minded, “can do” spirit that prevails in rural America. But it also gives us a chance to bring to light the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face – and showcase the efforts of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health and other rural stakeholders to address those challenges.

We know there is work to be done, but we also believe there is plenty to celebrate – and we invite you to join the celebration!

 

Veteran’s Day Social

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In honor of our local Veterans, BCH is hosting an “Honoring Our Veterans” Social on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 11:00AM – 1:00PM in the Blue Spruce Cafe. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

BCH will have a Billing Specialist present to answer QUESTIONS about the VA Choice Program

Share with a Veteran you know!

 

Welcome Social for New Providers

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Benewah Community Hospital/St. Maries Family Medicine & Specialty Clinic invite the public to join us…

When: Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Time: 4pm to 6pm

Where: Blue Spruce Cafe’ (located inside Benewah Community Hospital – near 7th street entrance)

Snacks and Refreshments will be provided.

Join us, in welcoming our new St. Maries Family Medicine & Specialty Clinic Providers; Becky Jackson, PA-C, Jordan Day, PA-C, Stephanie Baker, FNP, and our new General Surgeon, Dr. Daniel Nadig, MD.