Kaniksu Community Health

Kaniksu Community Health Providing quality, affordable and accessible medical, dental, behavioral health, pediatric care Integrated healthcare for a patient-centered experience.

We deliver whole patient care regardless of age, economic situation, or health concern. Over the course of your life and the spectrum of your care, from prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health, from pediatrics to geriatrics, our team-based approach to patient care means we will help you achieve or maintain good health. Access for everyone. Regardless of how you pay, or the complexity of your conditions, we will help you find solutions. We serve everyone in Bonner and Boundary counties, whether you are covered by Medicare or Medicaid, have private insurance, are a self-pay patient, or one of our country’s veterans. If there are any concerns about how you will pay for services, talk to us. We’re here to help. We don’t just say it. We prove it. Ranked in the top 10% of community health centers across the nation, we have implemented systems that monitor and improve our delivery of care year after year. For example:
Over a period of four years, we decreased the number of patients with uncontrolled diabetes from 36 to 14%. In 2020, we reported the highest level of control in the state for our hypertensive population at 75%

Coordinate your healthcare in a way that you understand. The healthcare landscape is a tough one to navigate and a big part of what we do is untangle that mess. We make it accessible, affordable, and achievable. Your wellbeing starts with you, but when it comes to maintaining or improving your health, choose us, your partner in healthcare.

10/30/2025

Flu season is here! 🩺 Dr. Andrew Vizcarra & Dr. Tara Vizcarra are rolling up their sleeves to show how simple it is to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Flu shots are now available at Kaniksu Community Health!

Open Enrollment begins October 15th! This is a perfect time to review your health coverage and make sure your plan fits ...
10/14/2025

Open Enrollment begins October 15th! This is a perfect time to review your health coverage and make sure your plan fits your needs.

📅 Dates to know:
• Your Health Idaho: October 15 – December 15
• Medicare: October 15 – December 7

Kaniksu Community Health’s Patient Assistance Specialists are available to guide you through your enrollment options. Call your clinic today to connect with a Patient Assistance Specialist who can help you make confident, informed choices.

Bonners Ferry: 208-267-1718
Priest River: 208-448-2321
Sandpoint: 208-263-7101

Learn more:
👉 yourhealthidaho.org
👉 medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/open-enrollment

❄️ KCH’s Winter Coat Drive is officially underway! ❄️ 🧥 Need a coat? Take one from the rack in your clinic lobby. 🎁 Have...
10/10/2025

❄️ KCH’s Winter Coat Drive is officially underway! ❄️

🧥 Need a coat? Take one from the rack in your clinic lobby.
🎁 Have coats to give? Hang them up on the coat racks in the clinic lobby to help keep someone else warm.

Together, we can make sure everyone in our community stays warm this winter.


Kaniksu Community Health has been named one of the Top 3 Finalists in this year’s Bonners Ferry Living Local Finest for ...
10/09/2025

Kaniksu Community Health has been named one of the Top 3 Finalists in this year’s Bonners Ferry Living Local Finest for Finest Health Care! ✨

Now it’s time for the final round and every vote counts! 🗳️
🗓 Voting runs through October 19, 2025
👉 Vote here: bonnersferrylivinglocal.com/finest

A huge thank-you to our amazing staff, providers, and community who made this possible! 🧡🩵

10/06/2025
⏰ New Same Day Clinic Hours! ⏰Starting October 1st, our Sandpoint Same Day Clinic will be open:🗓️ Monday – Thursday🕖 7:0...
09/29/2025

⏰ New Same Day Clinic Hours! ⏰
Starting October 1st, our Sandpoint Same Day Clinic will be open:
🗓️ Monday – Thursday
🕖 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This walk-in clinic is available for existing KCH patients and designed to treat unexpected health needs quickly — so you can get back to feeling better, faster. Care is provided on a first come, first served basis for eligible visit types.

Learn more at kchnorthidaho.org/services/ -g

📞 Not a KCH patient yet? Call us at (208) 263-7101 and we’ll help you schedule the right appointment at the right location.

09/20/2025

💙 We’re hiring a Dental Front Office Team Lead in Sandpoint! 🦷✨
If you’re a people-person with leadership experience who loves keeping things organized and supporting a team, this role is for you!

As a Team Lead at KCH, you’ll:
📅 Manage schedules & front desk operations
🗂Maintain policies and procudures to ensure quality
😀 Create a positive patient experience
💬 Support your team and department goals
🩵 Lead with heart

Why join KCH?
✨ Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
✨ 4% 401K employer match
✨ Affordable year-round on-site childcare at KCH Kid’s Club
✨ Education assistance & career growth pathways
✨ In-house medical, dental & behavioral health services

Be part of a nationally ranked, patient-centered team making a difference every day. 🌟

👉 Apply now and grow your career with KCH!
🔗 kchnorthidaho.org/careers

🩵🧡A heartfelt thank you to the generous anonymous donor who gave financially to support the KCH Diaper Bank! 🩵🧡Because o...
09/19/2025

🩵🧡A heartfelt thank you to the generous anonymous donor who gave financially to support the KCH Diaper Bank! 🩵🧡

Because of gifts like this, we’re able to keep shelves stocked and ready to serve families in our community.

👶 Need diapers? Interested in donating?
Learn more at 👉 kchnorthidaho.org/patient-resources

09/17/2025

📊💵 We’re Hiring a General Ledger Accountant 📊💵

Kaniksu Community Health is seeking a skilled accounting professional to join our finance team in Sandpoint.

What you’ll bring:
🔹BS in Finance/Accounting
🔹3–5 years’ experience in general accounting, financial analysis, or accounts receivable
🔹Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial databases/software
🔹Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance

What we offer:
🔹4x10 schedule
🔹Health, dental, vision insurance, and life insurance
🔹Paid time off and retirement plan
🔹Year-round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid’s Club
🔹Supportive, mission-driven team environment

At Kaniksu, you’ll play a key role in supporting our mission of Whole Health for Your Whole Life while working with a nationally ranked community health center serving North Idaho.

Learn more at kchnorthidaho.org/careers

✨ 🚍 We are grateful to Angels Over Sandpoint and the Community Assistance League for their generous grants funding a Pla...
09/15/2025

✨ 🚍 We are grateful to Angels Over Sandpoint and the Community Assistance League for their generous grants funding a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) project to help address transportation needs in our community. 🚍✨

If getting to your appointment is a barrier, Kaniksu Community Health may have transportation options available to help you get the care you need. 💙

📞Connect with our Patient Assistance Specialists for more details about transportation options at (208) 263-7101.

Thank you to our partners for helping us make healthcare more accessible for everyone! 🧡🩵

On this September 11th, we honor the Patriots who have stood for our great country. We remember the lives lost, the hero...
09/11/2025

On this September 11th, we honor the Patriots who have stood for our great country. We remember the lives lost, the heroes who rose, and the resilience of our nation.

Address

810 6th Avenue
Sandpoint, ID
83864

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+12082637101

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Kaniksu Health Services provides Medical, Dental, Pediatric, Behavorial Health, and VA services services in Bonner and Boundary counties. We are the contracted VA medical services for Bonner and Boundary counties with the VA clinic location at our Sandpoint Facility. We look forward to hearing from you!