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Education
Department is committed to providing the best resources for both patients and staff. When a knowledgeable team delivers quality care, it results in successful patient outcomes.
Preoperative Patient Education
Healthcare works best when patients understand their surgery, choices, and are actively engaged in their care. The NWSH education staff has developed classes that focus on being prepared for total joint replacement surgery. Our nurse navigators have collaborated with pharmacists, physical therapists and physicians to create an educational experience that prepares patients for surgery. Nurse navigators continually partner with patients to offer support throughout the trajectory of care.
We offer in-person classes on a weekly basis.
For more information please call: 208-500-9813
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Bariatric Surgery
Spine Surgery
Total Hip Surgery
Total Knee Surgery
Total Shoulder Surgery
Smoking Cessation
Want to stop smoking or vaping, or help a loved one quit? We’re here for you every step of the way with tools, tips, and support. The important thing is to keep trying to quit until you quit for good.
To get started, call our clinic at 208-618-2570 and register for a series of Smoking Cessation Classes. You will attend a regular weekly class that helps keep you on track for success.
NWSH Educators in the Community
Northwest Specialty Hospital Education has partnered with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue in an effort to make our community a safer place. We take pride in helping others and understand the significance of staying involved through service projects and regional education initiatives.
Resources / Blog
Resources / Blog
Empowering Communities: NWSH’s Support of the Innovia Foundation
For over 50 years, the Innovia Foundation has been at the forefront of philanthropy, partnering with individuals and organizations to address multifaceted challenges and opportunities in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
Stress Awareness Month: 7 Strategies For Relieving Stress
If your stress level is at a constant high or you are not taking steps to address it in positive ways, it can have a material effect on your physical and mental well-being.
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: Diagnosis and Treatment
There are two broad types of esophageal cancer: adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The types are distinguished by the type of cell that becomes cancerous.
Partnering in Your Baby’s Journey: Well-Baby Care After 6 Months
As babies progress through their first year, each milestone reached is a testament to the wonder of human development and a source of immense pride for parents
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence at Northwest Specialty Hospital
Orthopedic surgery plays a crucial role in helping patients regain mobility and eliminate sources of pain.
NWSH in the Community: The Post Falls Food Bank
The Post Falls Food Bank goes beyond many traditional models of a food bank in pursuing its ambitious vision of eliminating hunger and poverty in Kootenai County.
Spring Allergies in Kids: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Many different things can cause allergic reactions in children and adults, including medicines, pet dander, foods, dust mites, insect stings, and chemicals.
Northwest Women’s Care: Endometriosis Awareness Month
Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide; estimates are that over 10% of all women who are of childbearing age suffer from this condition
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
The American Association for Cancer Research has designated March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Awareness...