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Pushing Projections
April, 2005
Office complex helps medical center meet demand
 Post
Falls, ID - It is, in a word, "amazing."
This once-tiny community is now home to one of the most modern, complete
medical care facilities in the Northwest.
On Thursday, a good 500 members of the community turned out for an
open house on the latest phase of this city's medical district, as
Northwest Specialty Hospital opened up its Northwest Medical Office
Building for a public viewing.
"I was in awe," said Angela Alexander, president and CEO of the Post
Falls Chamber of Commerce, after touring the facility. "It's amazing.
You couldn't have imagined this 10 years ago."
The ultramodern facility uses the latest in technology to help physicians
give their patients personal attention by allowing connections to
all the doctors in the offices.
"We can communicate with specialists in the building, with them swinging
in to see the patient with us," said Dr. Kirk Hjeltness, M.D., CEO
of North Idaho Medical Care Center, which expanded its services with
a move into the new complex.
The technology includes a wireless network, allowing doctors to call
up patient information while attending them.
"We can pull up their scans and their lab results," he said.
The rooms in the facility have been designed so the small computers
used never get between physician and patient, helping prevent distraction,
he said.
Moving to the new offices also allowed them to expand their family
care with three new practitioners at the former location just a few
blocks away. That facility also improves access for occupational and
sports medicine, with the new offices providing follow-up.
Nick Genna, CEO of Northwest, said he's been pleased with the success
of the hospital. That 49,000-square-foot facility beat all projections
by 60 percent, he said.
"It shows the growth of health care in the area," he said. "We're
meeting the needs of the population."
Northwest Specialty Hospital has been open since October of 2003.
Since then, a number of new additions for the community have been
added. NSH has a new conference room available for community meetings
and uses. For example, a smoking cessation class will soon be offered.
The new MRI suite is the only open MRI of its magnitude in the Pacific
Northwest.
That, combined with Inland Cardiology's 64-slice CT scanner, one of
the first in the country, gives the region a capacity for service
that's been well received.
"We did it without any impact to the local competition," Genna said.
The tenants
North Idaho Medical Care Center, PLLC, is owned by nine area physicians,
including Dr. Jack Riggs, Dr. Dr. Kirk Hjeltness, M.D., CEO, Dr. Cooper
Wester, Dr. Daniel Yovichin, Dr. Michael Harris, Dr. Jim Winter, Dr.
Jon Lueders, Dr. Peter Obligato and Dr. PZ Pearce. NIMCC is the second-largest
medical care facility in North Idaho, employing more than 100.
Five clinics in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden and Rathdrum provide
medical services in immediate care, family care, worker care and sports
care.
Established in 1986, North Idaho Medical Care Center maintains the
largest, continuously running immediate care center in Idaho. The
new, state-of-the-art center in Post Falls opened April 4 and provides
walk-in medical care from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
• Surgical Bariatrics Northwest is dedicated to the comprehensive
treatment of the disease of obesity.
SBN offers both medical and surgical solutions for people suffering
from severe or morbid obesity. Utilizing mental health, dietary, and
physical therapy counseling, as well as pre- and post-operative support
groups, SBN is committed to providing patients with profound and sustained
weight loss. Their goal is to help their patients live healthier,
lighter and longer.
• Dr. Mark Owsley and Dr. Patrick Mullen are the physicians of North
Idaho Plastic Surgery.
Owsley has been in practice for 10 years and specializes in cosmetic
surgery.
Mullen has been in practice for three years and specializes in cosmetic
and hand surgery.
Both are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Inland Cardiology Associates of Post Falls was established in 1981
by Romeo Pavlic, M.D., and has grown to 15 cardiologists in four offices
and 15 visiting clinics in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and
northeastern Oregon.
The cardiologists provide comprehensive services including invasive,
non-invasive, interventional and electrophysiological services throughout
the Inland Pacific Northwest.
Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine's goal is to provide the best
possible orthopedic care in a timely manner and pleasant atmosphere.
Six doctors provide orthopedic services ranging from general orthopedics
to sports medicine in the Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene offices.
Cardiovascular Services of Post Falls is a national company founded
by cardiologist to increase access, quality and efficiency in outpatient
services. CSA joins with physician partners to provide cardiac imaging
services to their patients. CSA of Post Falls provides residents of
the Pacific Northwest access to cutting edge diagnostic technology
by offering the first Multi Detector CT scanner in the region. This
technology will provide local physicians with a powerful tool for
diagnosing and screening their patients.
Dr. Beaton, Ear Nose and Throat, performs surgical procedures in the
daily treatment of the ear, nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, oral cavity,
neck, thyroid, salivary glands, bronchial tubes and esophagus. He
routinely handles cases such as adenoidectomies, tonsillectomies,
nose bleeds, infected ears, mastoids, sinus disease, laser surgery
and skin cancers. He also utilizes up-to date audiologic equipment
to test hearing and diagnose the cause of hearing loss and dizziness.
Minimally Invasive Surgery, founded in 1994, specializes in a wide
variety of conventional and advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical
treatments used for the treatment of the diseases of the digestive
tract such as severe heartburn, gallbladder disease, cancer of the
colon, hemorrhoids, and hernias. MIS also offers comprehensive management
of the diseases of the breast including in-office ultrasound, biopsies
and the latest surgical therapies.
Medical Imaging of Post Falls provides leading edge nuclear medicine
services to Idaho's Panhandle region. MIPF, in conjunction with Northwest
Molecular, introduced positron emission tomography (PET scanning)
to North Idaho. Medical director Thomas F. Heston was the first physician
in North Idaho to apply PET scanning to the early diagnosis of heart
disease, dementia, and cancer and the first residency-trained, board-certified
in nuclear medicine physician to establish a full-time practice in
the Idaho Panhandle. He currently is one of only three physicians
in Idaho to be certified in nuclear medicine. He specializes in the
early diagnosis of heart disease and cancer through the use of molecular
imaging.
Established in 1968, North Idaho Physical Therapy and Medical Exercise
pioneered physical therapy in the Post Falls, Hayden and Coeur d'Alene
areas. NIPT specializes in spine rehabilitation, accident and surgical
rehabilitation, sports conditioning and rehabilitation, industrial
injury care, women's health, and medical exercise. With the expansion
of the Post Falls clinic they have added two new therapists and a
physical therapist assistant to the Post Falls staff.
NW Specialty Hospital and Medical
Office Building Open
April, 2005
Grand Opening in Post Falls
Post Falls, ID - The Northwest Specialty Hospital and Northwest Medical Office Building are open for medical care. Eleven medical groups located in this building are holding a joint grand opening and open house Thursday, April 21 from 5 to 7 pm. The public is invited.
Surgical Bariatrics Northwest, North Idaho Plastic Surgery, Inland Cardiology Associates, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Northwest Specialty Hospital, Cardiovascular Services of Post Falls, North Idaho Medical Care, Dr. Thomas Beaton Ear Nose & Throat, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Medical Imaging of Post Falls, and North Idaho Physical Therapy & Medical Excerise will be offering tours of of their facilities and introductions to their staff. A seletion of gourmet food, beverages, raffles and door prizes will be available to guests.
"It is very exciting for our medical groups to be associated in one convenient location adjacent to the Northwest Specialty Hospital. This addition will allow more choices and easier access for our patients" said Dr. Dr. Kirk Hjeltness, M.D., CEO of NIMCC. Brad Sharples, PT, of North Idaho Physical Therapy agrees. "The Post Falls community will have convenient access to more medical services, more physicians and more specialities. It is a big win for the community, particulary for those patients who currently travel to Spokane for their medical care needs."
These eleven medical groups have also contributed an Awesome Donation item to the Coeur d'Alene Chamber Auction, April 16th. The donation, which is the largest of the auction, consists of a Wellness Package valued at $7,649. The package includes a complete body scan from "brain to big toe" that looks for blockages, Berkley Lab Test that measures for risks for heart problems, nuclear treadmill test that gauges exercise tolerance, heart nuclear profusion scan that measures blood volume going to muscles, MRI, physical, body x-rays, urinalysis, hemoccult, blood tests, pap smear, eye exam, sports physicals, three month medical exercise membership, Power Sports Enhancement Program tuition, facial and skin care supply gift certificate, massage from Z-Spa, permanent cosmetics, Resource vitamin package, LeStudio hair cuts, Novartis nutrition products, and gift certificates to Beverly's and White House Grill.
Surgical Bariatrics Northwest is dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of the disease of obesity. SBN offers both medical and surgical solutions for people suffering from severe or morbid obesity. Utilizing mental health, dietary, and physical therapy counseling, as well as pre and post operative support groups, SBN is committed to providing our patients with profound and sustained weight loss. Their goal is to help their patients live healthier, lighter, and longer. www.sbnsurg.com
Dr. Mark Owsley and Dr. Patrick Mullen are the physicians of North Idaho Plastic Surgery. Dr. Owsley has been in practice for ten years and specializes in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Mullen has been in practice for three years and specializes in cosmetic and hand surgery. Both are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Cosmetic consultations are free of charge.
Inland Cardiology Associates of Post Falls was established in 1981 by Romeo Pavlic, MD and has grown to 15 cardiologists in 4 offices and 15 visiting clinics serving eastern Washington, northern Idaho and northeastern Oregon. ICA experienced, caring and compassionate cardiologists provide comprehensive services including invasive, non-invasive, interventional and electrophysiological services throughout the Inland Pacific Northwest.
Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine's goal is to provide the best possible orthopedic care in a timely manner and pleasant atmosphere. Along with our new location in Post Falls we also continue to provide services in our Coeur d'Alene office. We have six Doctors providing orthopedic services ranging from general orthopedics to Sports Medicine.
Northwest Specialty Hospital has been open since October of 2003. Since then, a number of new additions for the community have been added. NSH has a new conference room available for community meetings and uses. For example, a smoking cessation class will soon be offered. We also have a new MRI suite with the only open MRI of its magnitude in the Pacific Northwest.
Cardiovascular Services of America- Post Falls is a national company founded by cardiologist to increase access, quality and efficiency in outpatient services. CSA joins with physician partners to provide cardiac imaging services to their patients. CSA of Post Falls provides residents of the Pacific Northwest access to cutting edge diagnostic technology by offering the first Multi Detector CT scanner in the region. This technology will provide local physicians with a powerful tool for diagnosing and screening their patients. www.csaheart.com
Established in 1986, North Idaho Medical Care Center maintains the largest, continuously running Immediate Care center in Idaho. NIMCC specializes in Immediate Care, Family Care, Worker Care and Sports Care and maintains five convenient locations in Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Hayden and Rathdrum. The new, state-of-the-art Immediate Care center in Post Falls opened April 4th and provides walk-in medical care from 7am to 10pm, daily. www.nimcc.com
Dr. Beaton, Ear Nose and Throat, performs a great variety of surgical procedures in the daily treatment of the ear, nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, oral cavity, neck, thyroid, salivary glands, bronchial tubes and esophagus. He routinely handles cases such as adenoidectomies, tonsillectomies, nose bleeds, infected ears, mastoids, sinus disease, laser surgery and skin cancers. Dr. Beaton also utilizes up-to date- audiologic equipment to test hearing and diagnose the cause of hearing loss and dizziness.
Minimally Invasive Surgery, founded in 1994, specializes in a wide variety of conventional as well as advanced endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical treatments used for the treatment of the diseases of the digestive tract such as severe heartburn, gallbladder disease, cancer of the colon, hemorrhoids, and hernias. MIS also offers comprehensive management of the diseases of the breast including in-office ultrasound, biopsies and the latest surgical therapies.
Medical Imaging of Post Falls provides leading edge nuclear medicine services to Idaho's Panhandle region. MIPF, in conjunction with Northwest Molecular, introduced positron emission tomography (PET scanning) to north Idaho. MIPF medical director, Thomas F. Heston, MD, FAAFP was the first physician in north Idaho to apply PET scanning to the early diagnosis of heart disease, dementia, and cancer. Dr. Heston is the first Residency Trained, Board-Certified in Nuclear Medicine physician to establish a full-time practice in the Idaho Panhandle. He currently is one of only three physicians in Idaho to be Board-Certified in Nuclear Medicine. In addition, he was the first physician in Idaho to become certified in nuclear cardiology. Dr. Heston specializes in the early diagnosis of heart disease and cancer through the use of molecular imaging. www.medicalimagingofpostfalls.com.
Established in 1968, North Idaho Physical Therapy and Medical Exercise was the first clinic in North Idaho, pioneering physical therapy in the Post Falls, Hayden and Coeur d'Alene areas. Withstanding the test of time, they have assisted tens of thousands of patients regain their desired abilities over the last thirty-seven years. NIPT specializes in spine Rehabilitation, Accident and Surgical Rehabilitation, Sports Conditioning and rehabilitation, Industrial Injury Care, Women's Health, and Medical Exercise. With the expansion of their Post Falls clinic to a new 4500 sq ft. space, they have also added two new therapists and a physical therapist assistant to their Post Falls staff. www.nipt.us
For information on the grand openings, please contact Eugene Hollenbeck at 664-8014 or ehollenbeck@adelphia.net.
Local Emergency Physician Certified
by MROCC
September, 2004
as Medical Review Officer
Coeur d' Alene, ID - Dr. James P. Winter, MD,
RPH, FACEP, AACT of Coeur d'Alene affiliated with North Idaho Medical
Care Centers recently qualified as a certified Medical Review Officer
(MRO). Dr. Winter is the Medical Director of Acute Care Services of
NIMCC.
Dr. Winter was re-certified by the Medical Review Officer Certification
Council (MROCC), an independent physician-based certifying body which
conducts an extensive application process and written examination to
identify licensed physicians with the highest professional standards
of medical expertise and practical skills necessary to evaluate drug
and alcohol test results in public and private sectors of the workplace.
The U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, most Fortune 500 corporations and many smaller companies
require employee drug and alcohol testing today. Federal law mandates
that a qualified MRO must make the final determination of whether a
positive laboratory test represents substance abuse. The certified MRO
may also act as a valuable resource to protect the company, helping
with policies and regulatory issues, as well as providing related services
such as drug testing collections, breath alcohol testing services, coordination
of laboratory services, laboratory performance testing, and preparation
of summary reports for employers. MROCC certification indicates that
a physician is well prepared to handle workplace drug and alcohol testing
programs and to help mange chemical dependency.
The MROCC Board of Directors represent a multi-specialty partnership
among a variety of medical specialty groups - the American College of
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the American Academy of Clinical
Toxicologists, the American College of Medical Toxicology, the American
Society of Addiction Medicine, the College of American Pathologists
- as well as the American Medical Association.
Dr. Winter has continued an Associate Medical Directorship for the Washington
State Poison Control Center for the past 15 years, is past Medical Director
of the Emergency Department of Valley Hospital, and is past Medical
Director of EMS-Paramedic Services of Valley Fire Department. Dr. Winter
also continues his consulting firm, Emergency Associates and Consulting,
with emphasis in emergency medicine, EMS-prehospital emergency care,
toxicology and poisonings, pharmacy practice and law, herbal and alternative
medicine problems, and medical legal opinions. He continues to write
on various topics. He recently was honored receiving the Silver Mortar
Award, from the National President of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity,
for 25 years of professional contribution. He has been highlighted at
National Meetings, which this year included a national presentation
to physicians, nurses, and officers on the epidemic problem of methamphetamine,
entitled: "Meth - Still a Cookin."
Ride for Hospice- Raises Over
$3000 So Far
May 30, 2004
Cold temperatures, cool
winds, and drizzles didn't scare off all the riders for the Ride for
Hospice with Arne cycling fundraiser event held Saturday morning on
the Idaho Centennial Trail. Forty riders and volunteers showed up to
beat the weather and show their support for Hospice of North Idaho.
To date, over $3,000 has been raised and an additional $2,800 of in-kind
services has been contributed.
Dr.
Arne Michalson rode last Saturday and will ride again in Ironman-Coeur
d'Alene 2004 to generate community awareness and support for Hospice
of North Idaho. Michalson is still accepting sponsors and donations
for his Ironman- Coeur d'Alene ride. All funds raised will be donated
to Hospice of North Idaho to provide income for a staffed Medical
Director.
Supporters to date include North Idaho Medical Care Center, Minimal
Invasive Surgery, Worlds Gym, Mountain West Bank, Health Care for
Woman, Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d'Alene Press, O'Shay's Irish
Pub and Eatery, Solid Rock Solutions, Mark Jerome Websites, Commercial
Printing, and Two Wheeler and Ski Dealer.
Hospice serves the community by providing expert medical care and
compassionate support to relieve the physical, emotional and spiritual
suffering of a person diagnosed with a life limiting illness. "It
is community support that will enable Hospice to continue to expand
its efforts to best meet the end of life care needs of the community,"
explained Hospice Director, Paul Weil.
"Hospice is there for you North Idaho- support it, use it, benefit
from it," compels Michalson. "It is a great service. Just imagine
if you didn't have it."
Michalson is the Staff Radiologist for Kootenai Medical Center. He
is also a two-time Ironman finisher and a local hero athlete in this
years Ironman-Coeur d'Alene. Donations can be mailed directly to Hospice
of North Idaho anytime between now and Ironman-Coeur d'Alene on June
11th. Please make the memo "Arne" with your payment.
Hospice of North Idaho is a non-profit, Medicare-certified hospice
serving Kootenai, Benewah, and Shoshone counties. They are a freestanding
hospice governed by a community board of directors. Hospice of North
Idaho was created in November 1981 and began providing services in
January 1982. Hospice of North Idaho currently provides care to over
300 patients and their families each year. Service is provided regardless
of reimbursement or the ability to pay. For more information please
call (208) 772-7994 or visit www.honi.org.
New Owners for North Idaho MEDICAL
Care Centers
March 24, 2004
After
nearly 18 years as creator and sole proprieter of North Idaho Immediate
Care Center (NIICC), Dr. Jack Riggs has passed the gavel. In 1985,
Dr. Riggs left the emergency room of KMC to begin the designing and
building of north Idaho's first comprehensive immediate care center
in Coeur d'Alene.
As of January 2004, NIICC has a new name and an expanded ownership
team. It is now a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) called
North Idaho MEDICAL Care Centers, PLLC, and is owned by nine area
physicians, including Dr, Jack Riggs, Dr. Dr. Kirk Hjeltness, M.D.
(CEO), Dr. Cooper Wester, Dr. Daniel Yovichin, Dr. Michael Harris,
Dr. Jim Winter, Dr. Jon Lueders, Dr. Romeo Pavlic, and Dr. Peter Obligato.
"This change was made to provide a better business model for patient
service and growth," Dr. Riggs said. "Everything we do here is about
better patient service. This will allow NIMCC to grow with our communities,
and to provide more convenient and expanded medical services into
the future, throughout North Idaho."
CEO Dr. Kirk Hjeltness, M.D., MD, agreed, saying, "There are very
exciting things planned to improve NIMCC's effectiveness and delivery
of quality health care." The transition "went smoothly and seamlessly,"
Dr. Hjeltness, M.D. said, "and we intend to keep it that way! Any
perceptable changes to patients will only be positive ones."
Since its inception, the Coeur d'Alene based company was known as
North Idaho Immediate Care Center. However, over the years, there
have been additions of two more facilities, in Post Falls and Hayden,
as well as more medical "pathways" - Worker Care, Family Care, and
Sports Care.
"There was a need for us to be more than just a place for Immediate
Care. Our patients had other medical care needs, too," Dr. Riggs said.
NIMCC Pathways
IMMEDIATE Care
The Immediate Care pathway was started in 1986, making NIMCC the longest
continously running immediate care facility in the State of Idaho,
with a service area that now covers over 10 percent of the population
of the state. Each of the three immediate care facilities provides
walk-in service daily from 8am to 8pm, offering immediate care without
emergency room prices.
WORKER Care
Worker Care, also known as industrial care, has been a model for workplace
injury treatment since NIMCC first opened in 1986. Now serving over
1,500 area companies, NIMCC is the largest Worker Care provider north
of Boise. The Worker Care pathway consists of three main components,
the Work Injury Program, the Drug Free Workplace Program, and the
Periodic Physical Program.
The Work Injury Program practices a "rapid return to work" policy,
with in-house case management and an injury prevention program. "Clear
and concise communication with employers, workers and insurance companies
is what sets this program apart from other providers," Sandi Teall
said, NIMCC's Worker Care Program Manager. "Our consistently strong
reputation and commitment to the community, employers and workers,
enables us to continue growing this program."
The Drug Free Workplace Program offers guidance with policy development
and MRO (Medical Review Officer) selection, express drug testing,
DOT and Non-DOT testing, on a pre-employment, random, or post-injury
basis. "We have DOT certified drug screen collectors and breath alcohol
technicians at each of our locations," Dr. Hjeltness, M.D. explained,
the Medical Director of NIMCC's Worker Care.
The Periodic Physicals Program provides pre-employment (post-job-offer)
physicals, DOT physicals, OSHA respiratory exams, and other periodic
physicals.
FAMILY Care
The Family Care pathway was added in 1996 and has become a thriving
sector of NIMCC's services. Five family medicine specialists make
up the Family Care pathway: Dr. Adele Lindstrom in Coeur d'Alene,
Dr.'s Dana Wilson and Mike Harris in Post Falls, and Dr.'s Cooper
Wester and Dan Yovichin in Hayden. The Family Care pathway offers
separate waiting areas and provides medical service by appointment.
"Having both Family Care and Immediate Care pathways in the same facility
is extremely convenient for our patients who use both," Dr. Cooper
Wester explained, Medical Director for Family Care. "A Family Care
patient can be seen without an appointment for an immediate need and
have a more thorough visit because their Family Care medical records
are on site. This reduces wait time and check-in paperwork, and allows
a more efficient evaluation by the immediate care physician."
SPORTS Care
The Sports Care pathway is the newest medical service provided by
NIMCC, with Dr. Mike Harris and Dr. Dana Wilson offering services
in this pathway at the Post Falls facility. Both have advanced specialty
training in sports medicine.
"What makes this addition special is our Family Care patients do not
have to find a new physician to treat their sports related injuries,"
Dr. Harris said, Medical Director for the new Sports Care Program.
"Additionally, we work closely with local physical therapists and
orthopedic surgeons, when necessary, to ensure continuity of care."
Dr.
Jack Riggs bio
Physician/Businessman
Dr. Jack Riggs is a Coeur d'Alene native and board certified emergency
medicine physician, graduating from Coeur d'Alene High School
in 1972. He proceeded to the University of Idaho, where he graduated
Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Pre-med. In 1976, Dr. Riggs enrolled
in the University of Washington School of Medicine. From 1981-1984,
Dr. Riggs served as Chief of Emergency Medicine at Nellis AFB
in the United States Air Force where he received the Air Force
Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service.
Dr. Riggs medical expertise has served the North Idaho community
beyond NIMCC. For nearly ten years he served as an Annual Delegate
for the Idaho State Medical Association. In 1998, Dr. Riggs built
the Post Falls Medical Center Building. As a State Senator, he
served as Team Leader for the Statewide Immunization Task Force
and currently serves on the Health Insurance Task Force Legislative
Interim Committee.
Politician
Dr. Riggs has been involved in Idaho politics for a decade. His
political career started in 1994 when he became a Kootenai County
Precinct Person. In 1996, Dr. Riggs was elected to the Idaho State
Senate, and twice re-elected thereafter. In the Senate, he participated
on the Education, Transportation, Agriculture (Vice-chair), Commerce,
Judiciary, and Natural Resource Committees. Dr. Riggs also participated
on International Trade Missions to Taiwan, China, Korea, Japan,
Mexico, Costa Rica and Canada.
In January 2001, Dr. Riggs became Idaho's 38th Lieutenant Governor
and later that year was elected to the Executive Committee of
the National Conference of Lt. Governors. As Lt. Governor, he
also served as the Co-chair of the National Health Capacity Task
Force and was a participant on the Council of State Governments
(CSG) National Health Trends Tracking Team and the CSG National
Executive Committee. He was the chairman of the Idaho Council
on Children's Mental Health and the Idaho Bio-Security Council.
Dr. Riggs also worked on the Idaho 2002 Winter Olympics Committee,
Project HomeSafe, and the "Contract to Fight Breast Cancer".
Philanthropist
In addition to being a business and political leader in our community,
Dr. Riggs has been an invaluable member to our community philanthropically.
He has served as co-chair of the Task Force to Develop a North
Idaho Multi-Events Facility and as Board of Director to the Coeur
d'Alene Chamber of Commerce, as well as a committee member to
the CdA Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee. He has also
served on the Board of Directors to the American Heart Association
and the North Idaho Booster Club. He was an assistant coach to
the Lake City High School Girls' Baketball team and has been a
member of Rotary International since 1993. He is currently involved
in EXCEL Foundation's "No Moose Left Behind" community art project.
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Dr.
Kirk Hjeltness, M.D. bio
Dr. Kirk Hjeltness, M.D., CEO and PLLC member owner since 1998,
has been with NIMCC for since 1990. He became Medical Director
in 1998 and CEO in 2002. Dr. Hjeltness is a general practitioner,
specializing in occupation medicine. He graduated from the University
of Minnestoa in microbiology, attended medical school at the Univeristy
of Wisconsin in Madison from 1982-1986. He performed his residency
at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. He went
on to practice for three years at Fairchild Air Force Base in
the emergency room. Has has also served as Medical Director of
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