Boundary Community Hospital

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.

01/26/2026

Don’t wait weeks. Get your screening mammogram this week at B*H.

You can do everything right and still not feel what’s happening early. That’s why screening mammograms matter. Boundary Community Hospital has same-week appointments available, and no doctor’s order is needed for screening. Most appointments are often about 20 minutes from start to finish.

Call (208) 267-3141 to schedule your screening mammogram this week.

01/21/2026

A huge thank you to Bonners Ferry High School-Home of the Badgers - Leadership for donating brand new stuffies to the Veryl Lindsay Memorial Stuffed Critter Fund through the Fry Healthcare Foundation. Because of their kindness, more of our patients and family members at Boundary Community Hospital will receive a brand-new, comforting stuffed animal when they need it most.

This fund has been an ongoing way our community shows up with heart, and it has comforted hundreds of patients over the years.

Pictured here are BFHS Leadership students Hallie Thomson and Marley Pauls delivering this thoughtful donation. We are so grateful for you both, and for the Leadership team behind you.

If you would like to donate to the Veryl Lindsay fund, you can do so here:
https://buy.stripe.com/3cseYL64gcp15XybIJ

01/20/2026

Heather recently went out of her way to make a patient feel truly seen during a big life transition. As the patient prepared to move out of state, Heather surprised them with a thoughtful gift of flowers, a simple gesture that carried a lot of comfort, encouragement, and kindness.

It’s moments like this that remind us what healthcare is really about. Heather, thank you for leading with heart and for bringing that extra touch of compassion to the people we serve. 💛🌼

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12/23/2025

🎄 Day 12 of 12 Days of B*H Services

Healing doesn’t happen all at once—it happens step by step.

Boundary Community Hospital’s Medical/Surgical Unit and Transitional Care Unit support patients through recovery following illness, surgery, or injury, providing skilled nursing care, close monitoring, and compassionate support.

Whether a patient needs short-term hospitalization or additional time and services before safely returning home, these units help bridge the gap between acute care and independence—right here in our community.

Our Med/Surg and TCU teams work closely with providers, therapists, patients, and families to ensure care is coordinated, progress is supported, and recovery happens in a familiar, trusted setting.

🏥 Skilled inpatient care
🔁 Thoughtful transition support
🏠 Care that helps patients return home safely

Thank you for trusting Boundary Community Hospital with your care—every step of the way.

12/22/2025

🎄 Day 11 of 12 Days of B*H Services

Behind every diagnosis is a lab team you can trust.

Boundary Community Hospital’s Laboratory Services play a critical role in patient care—providing accurate, timely test results that help providers make informed decisions and guide treatment plans.

From routine blood work to more complex testing, our laboratory professionals work behind the scenes to ensure quality, precision, and reliability—supporting patients across the hospital, clinics, and emergency department.

By offering laboratory services locally, B*H helps reduce wait times, improve care coordination, and keep testing close to home.

🧪 Accurate, timely results
🏥 Supporting care across departments
🏠 Local services you can rely on

12/22/2025

🎄 Day 10 of 12 Days of B*H Services

When surgery is needed, comfort, trust, and coordination matter.

Boundary Community Hospital’s Surgical Services allow patients to receive general & orthopedic procedures right here in Boundary County, supported by skilled surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and surgical staff who prioritize safety, precision, and compassionate care.

By offering surgical services locally, B*H helps reduce travel, keeps families close, and ensures smoother transitions from surgery to recovery—often in familiar surroundings with care teams patients know and trust.

🏥 Local surgical care
👩‍⚕️ Skilled, experienced teams
❤️ Focused on safety, comfort, and recovery

When surgery is necessary, comfort, trust, and coordination are crucial. about having it completed at B*H.

12/20/2025

🎄 Day 9 of 12 Days of B*H Services

Mental health is an essential part of overall health—and everyone deserves support.

Boundary Community Clinics - Family Medicine & Behavioral Health provides access to Behavioral and Mental Health Services, supporting individuals and families with compassionate, professional care. From managing anxiety and depression to navigating life transitions and ongoing mental health needs, our team is here to help—close to home.

By offering mental health services locally, B*H helps reduce barriers to care, supports earlier intervention, and ensures residents have the option to receive care in a familiar, trusted setting.

🧠 Mental & emotional well-being
🤝 Compassionate, confidential support
🏠 Local care you can trust

If you or someone you love needs support, help is available.