Northwest Specialty Patient Education
Preoperative Total Joint Education
Hip, Knee and Shoulder
Learn everything you need to prepare for your total joint replacement with our educational classes and nurse navigator support. Both in Person and virtual classes are offered.
Virtual education – can be accessed at your convenience. Please click on the tab below to your applicable surgery and be granted access to a prerecorded class along with educational booklet that can be downloaded.
In-person classes – please contact the Nurse Navigation Team for the dates, times and availability at 208-500-9813 or email nwsh.joint@nwsh.com. Classes start promptly at the specified time and last approximately 90 minutes.
Additional Patient Resources
Spine Surgery Education
Comprehensive education for spinal procedures and post-op recovery. This is a prerecorded class that can be watched at the patients convenience. Please use the tab below to access the education video and educational booklet that can be downloaded.
Bariatric Surgery Education
Learn lifestyle changes and surgical expectations for weight loss journey.
Bariatric Surgery
Smoking Cessation
Support for quitting smoking to improve surgical outcomes and healing.
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.
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.
NWSH and The Salvation Army: A Partnership for a Better Community
NWSH’s involvement in supporting various charitable causes encompasses several organizations, and one notable collaboration is its support of The Salvation Army.