Boundary Community Hospital

03/11/2026

The B*H Auxiliary’s annual Pie & Dessert Sale is happening tomorrow at the VFW Hall, 6635 Lincoln Street in Bonners Ferry.

The sale begins at 9:00 AM. If you are donating a pie or dessert, please drop it off between 8:00-9:00 AM.

Come by for a homemade treat and support a great cause. Proceeds from Auxiliary fundraisers help support Boundary Community Hospital through equipment purchases, staff morale efforts, and other meaningful needs throughout the hospital.

Bring cash or check made out to B*H Auxiliary.

Thank you for supporting the B*H Auxiliary and the work they do for our hospital and community.

03/06/2026

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible employees who keep Boundary Community Hospital moving forward every single day.

Your hard work, compassion, flexibility, and commitment do not go unnoticed. Whether you are caring for patients, supporting coworkers, solving problems behind the scenes, or serving our community in countless other ways, you make a difference.

The strength of B*H is in its people, and we are grateful for each of you. Thank you for all that you do to care for our patients and support our mission.

03/06/2026

We are sharing this Letter to the Editor from B*H CEO April Bennett, RN, MSN, so our community can read it directly and stay informed.

03/05/2026

Last week, Boundary Community Hospital partnered with Boundary Ambulance to host a healthcare job shadow experience for a group of 8th grade students interested in learning more about careers in medicine.

Seven young women joined us for the two-hour shadow, and it was a great opportunity to give them a real look at what working in healthcare can be like.

We started the afternoon at the Clinic, where the students learned how to call and schedule an appointment and toured the clinic space. They also had the chance to hear from James “Jim” Lathrop, NP, who shared insight about his role and what it takes to pursue a career in healthcare.

From there, the group headed to the Fry Education House to talk about nursing and the many paths available within the profession.

Next up was our EMS team. John, Noah, and Michaela from Boundary Ambulance — who also work in our Emergency Department — shared about their education, what a typical day on the ambulance can look like, and demonstrated some of the equipment they use in the field. The students also got an up-close ambulance tour.

To wrap up the experience, the group toured several hospital departments including the Emergency Room, Med/Surg, and Pre/Post Op areas. The tours were conducted carefully to ensure there was no patient contact while still giving the students a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital.

We love opportunities like this to introduce local students to healthcare careers and help them imagine what their future could look like right here in our community.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the experience possible. The future of healthcare just might be sitting in an 8th grade classroom today. 💙 Thank you to Jeanine Dickson, RN & Amy Cederquist, RN, for making this happen!

03/03/2026

Starting March 21, Outpatient Registration Saturday hours will be 8:30 AM–1:00 PM.

Mon–Thu: 7 AM–5 PM | Fri: 7 AM–4 PM | Sat: 8:30 AM–1 PM
Questions? Call (208) 267-3141.

02/23/2026

Our OR is ready, and our team is too. Boundary Community Hospital offers safe surgical care close to home with a highly trained OR team, strong sterile standards, and patient-first care from start to finish. Pictured: Ashley Schalock, CST, and Stu Gall, CRNA, part of the team helping deliver skilled, coordinated care from consult through recovery. Ask your provider about scheduling at B*H.

02/16/2026

We love seeing the artwork our kiddos leave behind after visiting B*H Outpatient Services. 💙

From brave lab visits to rehab appointments, pediatric echo, and diagnostic imaging, your little ones bring so much color and courage into our halls.

Thank you for trusting us with your family’s care, close to home.

02/11/2026

A big thank you to our Hospital Auxiliary for spreading a little extra cheer around Boundary Community Hospital. 💙

This week, they delivered a special handmade gift for every employee, a simple reminder that the work we do is seen, appreciated, and supported.

Our Auxiliary does so much more than brighten hallways. Through fundraising and countless volunteer hours, they help purchase needed equipment for the hospital and support employee morale events that keep our team connected and encouraged.

To every Auxiliary member: thank you for your generosity, your heart, and your steady support of B*H and the people who care for our community every day.

Picture L to R: Laura Anderson (Fry Healthcare Foundation & B*H Auxiliary member), April Bennett (CEO), and Terri Knauth (FHF & B*H Auxiliary member).

02/10/2026

It’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, and while B*H does not offer cardiac rehab, we do offer something that matters just as much in the journey: local cardiopulmonary testing and treatments that help catch issues early, guide next steps, and support ongoing care.

❤ Cardiopulmonary Services at Boundary Community Hospital
Our Cardiopulmonary Department provides cardiovascular and pulmonary procedures right here in Bonners Ferry, led by Wendy Pope, Cardiopulmonary Manager.

Common cardiology procedures include:
▪️ Stress tests
▪️ Holter monitor (3–14 days) and event monitor
▪️ 12-lead ECG/EKG with interpretation
▪️ Echocardiograms (complete, limited, with or without strain)
▪️ NEW: Pediatric echocardiogram

Pulmonary services include:
▪️ Pulmonary function testing (PFT)
▪️ 6-minute walk test
▪️ Nebulizer treatments and inhaler (MDI) instruction
▪️ Chest physical therapy with vests

If your provider has recommended heart or lung testing, you may be able to complete it close to home. Cardiopulmonary services are covered by Medicare and most insurance plans.

📍 Outpatient Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–5pm | Fri 7am–4pm | Sat 8am-4pm
📞 Schedule/Info: (208) 267-3141 ext. 4283

02/05/2026

❤️ We’re so grateful for the Fry Healthcare Foundation.

At Boundary Community Hospital, we get to see firsthand what community support can do. Because of the Fry Healthcare Foundation, we’re able to add equipment and make improvements that directly impact patient care, safety, and comfort, right here close to home.

That’s why we’re excited to share that the Foundation’s annual Festival of Hearts is coming up:

✨ Festival of Hearts – Gala Night
📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Kootenai River Inn | Bonners Ferry
🎩 Theme: Golden Era Glamour (Old Hollywood)
🎉 Dinner, Live Auction, Dessert Dash, Music and an inspiring program

This year, funds raised will support a LiteGait Suspension Frame with treadmill for our Rehab Department. It will help patients of all ages work on walking and balance in a safer, more supported way, and it supports our therapists in delivering the best care possible.

If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a real difference locally, this is one of those nights. Thank you, Fry Healthcare Foundation, for everything you do for our patients and our community. ❤️

🎟️ RSVP + details: fryhealthcarefoundation.org/festival-of-hearts/

Festival of Hearts is back!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Kootenai River Inn for a night of Golden Era Glamour. Dress up, grab your friends, and get ready for a FUN evening of dinner, a live auction, music, and our crowd-favorite Dessert Dash. 🎩🍰

❤️ Why we’re gathering: This year’s Fund-a-Need supports a LiteGait Suspension Frame with treadmill for our Rehab Department. This equipment helps patients of all ages practice walking and balance more safely, right here close to home.

🎟️ RSVP + details: fryhealthcarefoundation.org/festival-of-hearts/
📍 Kootenai River Inn | Bonners Ferry
🕔 5:00 PM

Want to sponsor or donate an auction item? Send us a message!

01/28/2026

Meet Cassie Hiatt, RN, in our Infusion & Procedures Clinic at Boundary Community Hospital. Cassie and our team bring specialized treatment to Bonners Ferry so patients can get the care they need close to home, with safety, comfort, and compassion leading the way.

From infusions and transfusions to central line care, lab draws, and procedures, we make it easier to access treatment, lab work, and supportive services in one place.

Outpatient Hours: Monday–Thursday | 7:00 am–4:00 pm
Contact Us: 208-267-4852 x 4249
Appointments required: After physician orders are received, we confirm insurance authorization and product availability, then schedule your visit.

01/27/2026

Huge thank you to the B*H Auxiliary for raising the funds to purchase this ergonomic scanning chair for our Ultrasound Department. It’s specifically designed for sonographers, with better back and arm/shoulder support while scanning.

We want to celebrate our outstanding Ultrasound Technologists Susan Demko and Abby McClellan (not pictured). They both do phenomenal work and a have a calm, reassuring way of putting our patients at ease while delivering the detailed imaging our providers rely on.

Ultrasound at Boundary Community Hospital offers non-invasive imaging that helps guide timely care, close to home. And upgrades like this help protect the people who take care of all of us by reducing strain and lowering the risk of work-related injury.