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Boundary Community Hospital Health Fair
and Fun Run: A Tradition of Caring for the
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May 24, 2016 |
by Lauren Kuczka
Marketing and Community Relations
Boundary Community Hospital
(All photographs in this story are courtesy
of the talents of Kim Nelson)
Boundary Community Hospital has been celebrating
National Hospital Week with its annual Health
Fair and Fun Run for decades, and this year was
no exception. Beautiful weather contributed to
the fun when 200 runners and walkers of all ages
took to the 3K, 5K and 10K Fun Run courses
across the North side of Bonners Ferry.
Many runners then went to the Bike Rodeo and
Health Fair, where they were able to pick up
coupons for tests for Lipids (cholesterol) and
Hemoglobin A1C (testing for diabetes), get their
blood pressure, blood glucose and hearing
checked. Free cinnamon rolls from Sunset Home
Assisted Living, several raffles and giveaways
made the morning a great family event.
Did you try the Therapy Course, the Bike Rodeo
safety course, check out the Mobile MRI, and do
the digital imaging self-guided tour? The Plant
Sale was a success raising funds for the
hospital’s Extended Care Facility residents. Did
you see those geraniums? And seven different
varieties of tomatoes and peppers, along with
flowers, herbs and other plants ready to plant
in your garden.
The Hospital Auxiliary was drawing certificate
winners every 10 minutes and many people
continued to buy tickets as the event
progressed. The Great Golf Ball Drop was kicked
off by the Fry Healthcare Foundation. Buy a
lucky numbered golf ball entry and win a 50”
Smart TV. The winning entry will be determined
on June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the 8th Annual Golf
Tournament to benefit the Hospital.
Fun Run T-Shirts are still available for $10.00
each. Pick one up at the Community Relations
Office while they last. Proceeds go to support
the Fun Run and Health Fair.
Thank you to the hospital staff and family
members who volunteered to help at the fair and
to all of the wonderful local vendors: Luther
Park at Sandpoint, Panhandle Health District,
Sandpoint Women's Health, Bonner Partners in
Care Clinic (BPICC), Auburn Crest Hospice, Take
Shape For Life, Alzheimer's Association,
University of Idaho Extension Boundary County,
Sunset Home Assisted Living, Bonners Ferry
Women's Cancer Education & Support Group, Inc.,
Sandpoint Community Resource Center, North Idaho
College Bonners Ferry, Department of Insurance –
SHIBA, Senior Medicare Patrol, Boundary County
Restorium, Advanced Care Northwest LLC, Bonner
General Home Health and Hospice, Overeaters
Anonymous, Community Coalition of Families, Art
of Redirection Counseling, State Farm Insurance,
Grand Canyon University, Kaniksu Health
Services, Playworks Counseling Center, Boundary
County Victim Services, Cancer Fighters,
Medicine Man Pharmacy, Bonners Ferry Yoga, and
Mobile Hearing Care.
Outdoor exhibitors included Bonners Ferry Fire
Department, Boundary Ambulance Service, Life
Flight Network Helicopter, BoCo Backpacks,
Medical Support Reserve Corps of North Idaho,
Far North Outfitters, Grow! Gardeners for
Regional Organic Wellbeing, and Eden Landscape
and Design.
At Boundary Community Hospital we understand the
unique healthcare needs of our rural
neighborhood. We are committed to providing
accessible, high-quality, cost-effective
treatment to everyone in our community. This
means delivering comprehensive services from
acute critical care to rehabilitation to
transitional care as well as community outreach,
wellness and education programs. We continue to
upgrade technology, improve patient care and
build collaborative partnerships with other
healthcare providers in the region. We are proud
to provide the vital health services you and
your family demand, delivered with
professionalism and compassion – right here at
home.
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