01/16/2026
This week, the River City Leadership Academy Class of 2026 spent the day exploring healthcare across our region as part of their Healthcare Day. Their day included a 90-minute stop at Kootenai Health where they met with CEO Jamie Smith for a presentation and Q and A. Afterward, they were off for guided tours of our Emergency Department, Lab, and Family Birth Center, offering a behind the scenes look at how care is delivered every day across our organization.
Hosted by the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce, River City Leadership Academy exists to identify and involve future leaders while helping participants grow their leadership skills and better understand the systems that shape our community. Since 2009, more than 300 local leaders have graduated from the program and continue making meaningful impacts throughout North Idaho.
We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with this group and be part of developing the leaders who will help guide the future of our community.