Kootenai Health and MultiCare Health System recently announced the development of a new multi-phase, 30-acre medical campus in Post Falls. The new location, named the Prairie Medical Campus, represents one of the largest recent medical investments in northern Idaho.
According to a press release, the 30-acre Prairie Medical Campus will house a micro-hospital, an ASC, clinic offices and lab services, with the goal to expand in the future.
“The Prairie Medical Campus in Post Falls is a transformational investment in the future of our region’s health care,” said Jamie Smith, CEO of Kootenai Health. “It is our mission to serve this rapidly growing part of our community. We are excited to partner with MultiCare; working together allows us to build on the strengths of both organizations for the benefit of our patients. It allows us to create something bigger, faster and better in the Post Falls to Liberty Lake corridor than either of us could alone.”
The micro-hospital will include a 12-room emergency department, MRI capabilities, CT scanners, ultrasound machines and X-ray machines.
Work on the project will begin in 2025 with a targeted opening in 24 to 36 months. The new building is part of a joint venture between the systems.
Since 2020, Kootenai and MultiCare have collaborated on several projects, including an Epic implementation and two urgent care locations.
“MultiCare is pleased to collaborate with Kootenai Health on this forward-thinking initiative,” said Bill Robertson, CEO of MultiCare Health System. “Together, we are building a health care infrastructure that will support our communities for decades to come and ensure residents have timely access to the best possible care.”
MultiCare is Washington state’s largest community-based, locally governed, nonprofit health system. Consistent with its mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future, MultiCare is committed to working collaboratively with likeminded organizations to expand access to care and services.
Kootenai Health is the third-largest health system in Idaho and is independent, non-profit and locally governed. It is known for exceptional, compassionate care that has helped it earn numerous prestigious designations and certifications.
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