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03/11/2026

Patrons of our Courtyard Café recently enjoyed a Hawaiian-themed lunch prepared by Emily, one of our Food Services Interns!

The food and nutrition management internship is part of a long-standing partnership between Gritman Food Services and the University of Idaho Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Every spring, our interns spend 8 weeks with our Food Services team and 8 weeks with Gritman Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes - learning and honing skills they can utilize in their education and future careers.

Emily showcased her dietetic and decorative skills by transforming the Courtyard Café into a luau-inspired party, complete with a vibrant themed meal. This year’s menu featured kalua pork with rice, ginger slaw, spam musubi, chicken skewers, blue Hawaiian mocktails, haupia coconut bars and more.

Thank you, Emily, for bringing a taste of paradise to the Courtyard Café. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

03/09/2026

Physician Assistant Jason Phillips' goal is to help Palouse residents return to their favorite sports and activities.

“I enjoy helping to take someone from a very bad situation and helping them recover from it,” he said. “It’s very rewarding doing orthopedics.“

He sought a career in medicine because he had a desire to help treat wounded soldiers, starting out as a medic in the U.S. Army before earning a Board Certification from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.

Phillips works alongside our Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons team, focusing on helping patients recover smoothly from injuries.

Learn more about Phillips and our Joint Commission-certified hip and knee replacement program at gritman.org/orthopedic.

03/06/2026

Please join us in wishing Sarah Brans the best of luck in the Big Sky Conference Basketball Tournament that begins this weekend!

Sarah is a Senior Forward for the University of Idaho Women's Basketball team and is working toward a degree in Exercise, Sport and Health Sciences as a Gritman intern in our Martin Wellness Center. She has spent the past several months working with participants in downtown Moscow as part of our PE for PD program, an exercise class for individuals with Parkinson's Disease that focuses on balance, strength mobility and cognitive function.

We've enjoyed having Sarah at the Wellness Center, and we're excited to watch her and her teammates in the postseason. The Vandal Women are regular-season Big Sky Conference champions and will take the court as a No. 1 seed Sunday in Boise with hopes of making the NCAA Tournament.

Good luck, and Go Vandals!

03/04/2026

This morning, members of the Gritman Family attended the Latah Recovery Community Fundraising Breakfast to show our support for the vital services the organization provides for our community members.

The Latah Recovery Community supports all types of individuals in recovery by providing valuable resources, including classes, peer support, recovery and coaching. It's a vital need on the Palouse, which has identified access to mental health and substance use disorder services as an overall health priority.

We are proud to partner with organizations like Latah Recovery Community to help promote the resources available to those in need. Learn more about Latah Recovery Community and support recovery and mental health services in our community by visiting latahrecoverycenter.org.

03/02/2026

Our Outpatient Infusion Services have moved!

Outpatient Infusion appointments are now being scheduled on the second floor of the C.L. Gritman Medical Office Building, directly across Main Street from Gritman Medical Center.

Our new infusion space is larger and more accommodating for infusions, with beautiful views of downtown Moscow. It will also allow the Gritman Infusion Services team to better serve patients in a comprehensive way.

Learn more at gritman.org/infusion.

02/28/2026

We’re excited to introduce Samantha, our newest Nurse Resident!

She recently graduated from Lewis-Clark State College, and she is kicking off her career with six months of hands-on experience, classroom learning, and mentorship across departments throughout the hospital.

Our Nurse Residency Program offers full-time employment alongside bi-weekly training sessions designed to build confidence, competence, and connection at the start of each nurse’s career.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Samantha to the Gritman Family!

Learn more: gritman.org/nr-program.

02/25/2026

Today, we had the privilege of recognizing members of our Gritman Family who have reached career service milestones over the past year. Congratulations to the 51 employees across our hospital and clinic system who celebrated service anniversaries ranging from 5 to 30 years!

Thank you for your dedication to providing extraordinary care to improve the health of our community.

02/23/2026

Gritman's Total Joint Program is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross of Idaho as a Blue Distinction Center for Hip and Knee Replacement.

The program identifies hospitals that demonstrate expertise in patient safety and deliver better health outcomes. The designation is a testament to the rigorous standards Gritman Medical Center has gone through to ensure the highest quality care of the community we serve.

“This distinction reflects Gritman's commitment to delivering high-quality orthopedic care," Todd York, VP of Provider Partnerships at Blue Cross of Idaho, said in a statement.

Learn more about the Blue Distinction program at bcbs.com or by contacting your Local Blue Plan. Visit gritman.org/orthopedic to learn more about our Joint Commission-certified program.

02/20/2026

Get updates on healthy eating from certified nutritionists here on the Palouse with our new Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Newsletter!

This email newsletter provides information for upcoming events and covers multiple topics related to healthy eating.

Learn more about Gritman Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Care services and subscribe to the newsletter at gritman.org/dpp

02/18/2026

UPDATE: QuickCARE is open and operating within the standard QuickCARE clinic hours.

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!

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