'It's not just a hospital'

Trustees say proposed transition to nonprofit is necessary to thrive as regional medical center

Several Kootenai Health trustees reiterated their support on Thursday for the hospital district to transition from being government-owned to a nonprofit, while one said he opposed it. “We are here for one purpose and that’s to maintain health services for Kootenai Health at the highest standard available,” said Trustee Katie Brodie. About 75 people attended the informational meeting at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn. Trustees did not take questions from the audience, but answered written questions from a moderator.