Education
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.
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence at Northwest Specialty Hospital
Orthopedic surgery plays a crucial role in helping patients regain mobility and eliminate sources of pain.
NWSH in the Community: The Post Falls Food Bank
The Post Falls Food Bank goes beyond many traditional models of a food bank in pursuing its ambitious vision of eliminating hunger and poverty in Kootenai County.
Spring Allergies in Kids: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Many different things can cause allergic reactions in children and adults, including medicines, pet dander, foods, dust mites, insect stings, and chemicals.
Northwest Women’s Care: Endometriosis Awareness Month
Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide; estimates are that over 10% of all women who are of childbearing age suffer from this condition
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.