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- Jan 13, 2020
- 5 min
Enhancing Lives
Bonner General Health Foundation enriches local health care
By Patty Hutchens
Photos Courtesy of Bonner General Health Many people move to Sandpoint for the quality of life, beautiful scenery and endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors year-round. While many may assume that living in a rural area means sacrificing access to quality health care, that is not the case for those who call Sandpoint and the surrounding area home. Bonner General Health, with the support of the B
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- Jan 6, 2020
- 5 min
Kochava: Sandpoint’s Downtown “Star”
Turn the corner on Church Street in Downtown Sandpoint, and it’s hard not to notice the large grey modern building that now houses the Kochava offices. The space used to house Inkwell—an office machine rental and office supply store—as well as a few doctors’ offices. Its upstairs was home to the local high school baseball team’s batting practice during the winter months. Before Kochava purchased it and moved its offices from the former Columbia Bank location in 2016, the larg
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- Jan 4, 2020
- 3 min
Popping Sound? Not New Year's Fireworks, but your Shoulder!
I often hear this question in my practice: “Why is my shoulder popping?” There are multiple reasons for this common issue, as the shoulder is a complex and unstable joint. It is comprised of bone, ligaments, cartilage and tendons that allow for ease of movement in so many different directions, but this is also why the shoulder is a commonly injured joint that results in shoulder pain. Why do I have shoulder pain and popping? Before you assume the worst, ask yourself the follo
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- Jan 2, 2020
- 3 min
Compassionate Care You Deserve
Opened in 2012, AFS Home Health has been providing exceptional home health services for Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai counties. The company was acquired in October of 2019 by Eden Home Health and will continue to serve the community with compassionate, quality care in the comfort and safety of your own home. If you or someone you know is recovering from surgery or illness, or living with a chronic disease, AFS Eden Health's highly skilled medical team of clinicians will ensur
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- Dec 31, 2019
- 3 min
Local. Trustworthy. Experienced.
Born and raised in North Idaho, Nick and Sheyna Rust knew that this was the area that would always be home. They live an adventurous lifestyle with their two daughters, Darby and Jacey. When they’re not at work, you will find the Rust family out on the lake, in the woods or at the ski hill. “We feel truly blessed upon the success we have been able to create in the place we love,” says Nick.
After years of hard work, Nick and Sheyna are excited about the future of the two co
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