Program areas at Kootenai Health Foundation
In 2022, Kootenai Health Foundation gave Kootenai Health over $3.4 million to directly benefit the patients and staff. The Foundation was able to provide: - $1,500,000 towards Heart Center expansion- Over $1,298,000 million in equipment for the departments including Kenevo microscope, CARTO 3 Mapping System, TVs for Sandpoint Cancer Center, pediatric cart for Emergency department- Over $199,000 to support geriatrics, addition recovery and forensic nursing staff positions- Over $155,000 for Health Care Heroes lactation pods for staff, remembrance day, motivation speaker, labor pool incentives - Over $141,000 for employee, patient and community benefit programs including the family fund and cancer patient support program- Over $80,000 to remodel the Critical Care Unit break rooms and install blinds at Walden House- Over $5,000 for employee trainings
In 2022, St. Mary's Health Foundation and Clearwater Valley Health & Clinics Foundation provided over $286,000 to directly benefit the patients and surrounding community.- $212,197 to help purchase a Mobile Mammography bus- Over $23,000 for community programs including food banks, school districts, books for clinics and Christmas gifts for children in need- $44,000 to update facilities signage for St. Mary's Health and Clearwater Valley Health- $5,000 for 8 scholarships to students seeking a degree in medical, scientific or educational studies- $5,000 for Nursery bili-light
In 2022, Kootenai Health Foundation provided $23,046 in scholarships to staff at Kootenai Health and teen volunteers continuing their education. - $6,000 in scholarships awarded to 7 Kootenai Health clinical employees from the Clinical Scholarship program for continuing education to enhance patient care. - $12,046 in scholarships awarded to 16 Kootenai Health general employees from the Pierce Family Scholarship program for continuing education, training, etc. - $5,000 in scholarships to 3 Kootenai Health teen volunteers to begin their college education courtesy of the Kim Svee Memorial Teen Volunteer Scholarship program.