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.
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
National Blood Donor Month: Your Contribution Matters
January is National Blood Donor Month, and here at Northwest Specialty Hospital, we strongly encourage members of the public to make a concerted effort to participate in this critical endeavor.
Ear, Nose, and Throat Care at Northwest Specialty Hospital
Your ears, nose, and throat are part of an intricate system that affects many things, including how you hear, speak, and breathe.
FAQ: What Health Resolutions Should I Make for 2024?
At Northwest Specialty Hospital, we share your commitment to a healthier life, but we understand the difficulty of keeping your New Year’s health resolutions
AXIS: Scoliosis and Spinal Deformities
Scoliosis is a spinal deformity characterized by abnormal curvature of the spine.
All About Our Specialty Hospital
As one of few physician-owned and operated healthcare organizations in the country, our mission is conscientiously and purposefully focused on keeping our patients at the forefront.