Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state
| Health System | Kootenai Health |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 3 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 3 |
| Total Beds | 369 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 369 |
| Headquarters | Coeur d'Alene, ID |
| Website | kh.org |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai Health | Acute Care Hospital | 321 | Yes | No |
| Clearwater Valley Health | Critical Access Hospital | 23 | No | No |
| St. Mary's Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
Jameson (Jamie) Smith was announced as the new CEO on January 9, 2024, and started on March 11, 2024, replacing retiring CEO Jon Ness. [6, 10] Smith previously served as president of Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, part of Intermountain Health. [6] In that role, he also served as the CEO of Saint Joseph's Joint Operating Agreement with National Jewish Health. [6] He is described as a mission-driven, seasoned health care executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in various health care systems. [6] His career shows a commitment to improving patient experience and clinical quality, valuing and empowering caregivers, and serving the community. [6] Under his leadership, Saint Joseph Hospital saw significant achievements in these areas, including two-time ANCC Magnet recognition. [6]
Cara Nielsen joined the Kootenai Health Foundation as its new president, effective August 1, 2022. [12] Prior to this role, she served as the vice president of philanthropy and impact at the Idaho Community Foundation since 2019. [12] Before that, she was the executive director of development at Boise State University. [12]