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Gritman Medical Center

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02/18/2026

SCHEDULING NOTE: QuickCARE is closed today, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, due to power outage issues.

Please note, other clinics along A Street are also working through power issues related to recent weather. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or visit our Emergency Department.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this issue.

02/16/2026

OUTAGE ALERT: Gritman Potlatch Family Medicine is currently experiencing a phone service outage affecting calls to and from outside numbers.

We are working with our service provider to restore full service as quickly as possible. Patients unable to get through to Potlatch can call our Kendrick Family Medicine clinic at 208-289-3841. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or visit our Emergency Department.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this issue.

02/13/2026

Dr. Sarita Said-Said and Tyler Volkmann met at a coffee shop halfway between their respective workplaces in 2017 and struck up a conversation instantly, not about health care, but archery.

Tyler, who works as Gritman’s Athletic Trainer for Moscow High School, was improving his skills in archery, and Dr. Sarita Said-Said, now a Neurologist in partnership with Gritman, had a newfound interest in the hobby. For their first date, they went to an archery range, and Sarita was “good from the get-go,” Tyler said. The couple got married three years later in 2020, after relocating to Moscow.

The couple have further built their family around the local community, raising two young children in Moscow, where they enjoy interests as varied as standup comedy, the arts and the outdoors. They are also self-proclaimed foodies.

Their advice for others this Valentine’s Day is a phrase they often say to each other when facing challenges: “kill them with kindness.”

Additionally, their advice for other couples is to remember that both people in a relationship are on the same team.

“We’re here to help each other and build each other up,” he said.

Read their story: gritman.org/gritman-medical-center-musculoskeletal-care-couple

Thank you, Sarita and Tyler, for inspiring others with your commitment to your patients, your community and each other. Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/11/2026

Mason Way wasn’t going to let a thumb injury put an end to his senior season for the Lewiston High Football Team.

His return to the field was quicker and better than the young quarterback could have anticipated thanks to Gritman Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Leo Chough and the team at Gritman Medical Center.

Read more about Mason Way’s story and Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons: gritman.org/mason

02/11/2026

Our newly upgraded Central Sterile space is up and running! This project began in Fall 2024 and is part of our ongoing goal to increase surgical capacity for patients in our community.

The Gritman Central Sterile team ensures that every piece of equipment — from a simple exam tool to the instruments used in a total hip replacement — is completely decontaminated, sanitized and sterilized.

"This state-of-the art department is designed to support our surgical services well into the future, with updated technology, strengthened infection control standards, and improved processes that enhance efficiency and safety. The new space also supports our continued growth and helps meet expanding operational needs," Surgery Director Angie Thomas said. "This milestone represents a significant step forward for our organization and our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality surgical care."

Thanks to everyone in our Engineering and Surgery teams, as well as all contractors associated with making this project happen. We are also so very appreciative to everyone around the organization for adapting to changes caused by construction over the past year and a half.

Stay up to date on these improvements by visiting gritman.org/future

02/07/2026

Gritman staff from across our hospital and clinic network are wearing red today in support of the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women—and the leading cause of death in Latah County—but small changes like eating healthy, staying active, and managing stress can make a big difference.

Gritman Medical Center is committed to improving access to quality cardiology care in our community. We were recently able to upgrade 2 of our EKG machines while replacing Cardiac Rehabilitation monitoring equipment thanks to a generous philanthropic gift from Phylis Vettrus through the Dean L. Vettrus and Phyllis J. Vettrus Living Trust.

Thank you to Phyllis for supporting heart health in our community, and thank you to our Gritman Family for standing together in support of women’s heart health!

Read more about the challenge to support heart health in Moscow: gritman.org/challenge
Learn more about Wear Red Day at goredforwomen.org

02/04/2026

Save the date for our 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic!

Join us from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20, for a free, family-friendly event where kids can explore the hospital and learn about health care and healthy habits in a fun and welcoming way! Children are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal along for the fun!

Little ones will have the chance to meet Charlie Bear, first responders, and medical staff while enjoying a morning filled with hands-on activities, including a stuffed animal wellness check!

This event is open to the public, but children must be accompanied by an adult. We can’t wait to see you there!

Learn more at gritman.org/teddybearclinic

02/02/2026

Gritman Medical Center’s dedicated Medicare Annual Wellness Nurse shares the power of preventive care with patients every day at Gritman’s Downtown Clinic.

“Annual wellness screenings give your provider the whole picture of your health so they can give you complete care,” Barbara said. “If your provider sees you every year, they build a relationship with you, learn your family medical history, and can offer the continuity of care you need. If you skip these visits, that can’t happen.”

With preventive care now linked to better outcomes, earlier detection and lower costs, there’s never been a better time to schedule a visit: gritman.org/appointment

Read more about preventative screening and Barbara's story: gritman.org/screening

01/31/2026

Have you signed up for MyChart? Gritman Medical Center patients who have the app say that they love the MyChart system!

Patients appreciate having all of their information and automated reminders for upcoming appointments in one easily accessible place.

Signing up for Epic’s MyChart Patient Portal is easy, and allows you to manage and request appointments, message your provider, request prescription refills, access test results and pay your bills – all in one place.

Download the MyChart app for Android or iPhone, or sign up at gritman.org/mychart

01/28/2026

If you're looking to make a lifestyle change, join us for a free information session to learn about our New Habits for Life program!

This 12-month, coach-led program focuses on weight loss, healthy eating, stress management and physical activity to improve your health and quality of life.

The program is designed for those who are overweight, diagnosed with prediabetes or at risk for diabetes.

Free hour-long info sessions will be held at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday in February. Monthly classes will start on Thursday, March 5.

All sessions and classes will be held in the Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Care Classroom on the second floor of the C.L. Gritman Medical Office Building. To learn more, visit gritman.org/dpp.

01/26/2026

Mason Way wasn’t going to let a thumb injury put an end to his senior season for the Lewiston High Football Team.

Instead of being out for three months, he was able to get back to playing in about 6 weeks thanks to Gritman Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Leo Chough and the team at Gritman Medical Center.

“I feel back to normal, 100 percent,” Way said. “It was surreal being back after being told my season was going to be over, and just being back on the field, it was great.”

Read more about Mason Way’s story and Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons: gritman.org/mason

01/23/2026

Did you know that you can schedule an appointment for most lab tests through the Gritman Medical Center Laboratory? Our lab is open 24 hours a day, but you can avoid long wait times by making a lab draw appointment.

Call 208-883-2227 to schedule your visit. A provider's order is needed for most tests.

Results are posted quickly through your MyChart account. Sign up at gritman.org/mychart.

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Moscow, ID

Telephone

+12088824511

Website

https://www.gritman.org/

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