MY TURN: To the people of the Silver Valley

I am writing today as the CEO of Heritage Health, deeply moved by the recent events in your community. My heart aches for all that you have endured, but I find hope in the resilience and strength that characterizes the Silver Valley.

MY TURN: Unity in diversity: A plea for understanding

As a proud resident of North Idaho, I feel a profound bond to this community, a bond that's resilient and rooted in the shared love we all carry for our home. It's a bond that's been nurtured through shared experiences, hardships, and triumphs that this stunning corner of the world has bestowed upon us.

Lakeland board changes Heritage Health decision

A crowd of roughly 60 people erupted into applause and some burst into tears of joy Thursday when the Lakeland Joint School District Board of Trustees reversed its decision to end an agreement between the district and Heritage Health.

Lakeland ends counseling contract with Heritage Health

Heritage can no longer use district space to provide mental health services to kids

The Lakeland Joint School District Board of Trustees decided Monday not to renew a no-cost contract with Heritage Health that allows students to meet with counselors on Lakeland campuses.

Big boost for behavioral health services

Heritage Health receives $4 million grant to treat substance abuse, mental health conditions

Heritage Health received a $4 million federal grant to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heritage Health is one of three community health centers in Idaho to receive this grant, with the goal of standing up the first Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Idaho.

The best medicine is lifting others up

Health care providers often have the difficult task of telling their patients things they don’t want to hear.

Ice cream, open house on tap at Heritage Health

Community invited to social event Wednesday

Goal is to help bring community together.