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Education
Department is committed to providing the best resources for both patients and staff. When a knowledgeable team delivers quality care, it results in successful patient outcomes.
Preoperative Patient Education
Healthcare works best when patients understand their surgery, choices, and are actively engaged in their care. The NWSH education staff has developed classes that focus on being prepared for total joint replacement surgery. Our nurse navigators have collaborated with pharmacists, physical therapists and physicians to create an educational experience that prepares patients for surgery. Nurse navigators continually partner with patients to offer support throughout the trajectory of care.
We offer in-person classes on a weekly basis.
For more information please call: 208-500-9813
Bariatric Surgery
Total Hip Surgery
Total Knee Surgery
Total Shoulder Surgery
Smoking Cessation
Want to stop smoking or vaping, or help a loved one quit? We’re here for you every step of the way with tools, tips, and support. The important thing is to keep trying to quit until you quit for good.
To get started, call our clinic at 208-618-2570 and register for a series of Smoking Cessation Classes. You will attend a regular weekly class that helps keep you on track for success.
NWSH Educators in the Community
Northwest Specialty Hospital Education has partnered with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue in an effort to make our community a safer place. We take pride in helping others and understand the significance of staying involved through service projects and regional education initiatives.
Resources / Blog
Resources / Blog
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The American Association for Cancer Research has designated March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Awareness...
Employee Appreciation Day: A Thanks To Our Wonderful Staff
On Employee Appreciation Day today, NWSH expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all our employees at every clinic and level, from administrators to physicians, nurses, assistants, technicians, and beyond.
Pediatrics: Preventive Care and Early Intervention
The key to effective preventative care is to schedule regular pediatric checkups from infancy through adolescence, paving the way for a lifetime of well-being.
NWSH in the Community: Boys and Girls Clubs
NWSH supports many local charities through volunteer work, donations, and service, and one noteworthy partnership is NWSH’s support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kootenai County.
Occupational Medicine at NWSH: Safeguarding Health, Ensuring Productivity
Occupational medicine plays a vital role in the overall well-being of workers and the efficiency of workplaces by ensuring that workers are fit for their work and by addressing injuries that workers experience on the job.
Women’s Care at Northwest Specialty Hospital
As the only practice in North Idaho with fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecology surgeons, the clinic offers a wide array of services directed expressly toward women’s health issues
American Heart Month: Focus on Heart Health
February is designated as American Heart Month, a timely reminder to prioritize our heart health and take proactive steps to do what we can to lessen the likelihood of developing heart disease
Family Care at Northwest Specialty Hospital
As a specialty, family medicine is a field of medicine whose practitioners provide comprehensive and continuous outpatient care for individuals of all ages.
The Impact of Screen Time on Children’s Health
While screen media can offer educational benefits, our excessive reliance on and use of these devices impacts children’s cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional growth