Mountain View Family Medicine

10/23/2025

08/12/2025

Panhandle Health District has announced this morning that the first case of Measles since 1991 has been confirmed in Kootenai County. "Measles is a highly contagious virus and spreads easily through the air when an infected person breaths, coughs or sneezes," PHD said in a press release.

Some things to be aware of:
*Babies and young children are at highest risk
*About 1 out of 5 people who get measles will be hospitalized.
*1 out of 20 kids will develop pneumonia, most common cause of death from measles in young children.
*Pregnant women who contract measles can cause premature birth and low birth weight babies
*MMR vaccine is available.

Symptoms typically include:
*High Fever (may spike over 104)
*Cough
*Runny Nose
*Red and/or watery eyes
*Rash (breaks out 3-5 days after symptoms begin)

07/10/2025

We are excited to announce that Karina Bethje, NP, will be joining us, effective August 1st. Karina is a familiar face in our community, having worked the last several years at Bonner General Health. With over 22 years of experience as both a nurse and Nurse Practitioner, she is ready and able to meet all your primary care needs. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call our office at 208-263-9545.

06/17/2025

Just keeping the Doctor healthy this Summer.

06/12/2025

"Can you hear me!? You need a Colonoscopy!! Hellooooo?"

03/06/2025

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2005/apr/30/always-room-for-one-more/
Hey guys, this is Carrie, I came across this article today that was written 20 years ago! It's a story about our amazing friends Dr. Bonine and Erin and how they decided to change the world one child at a time.
I encourage you to grab a tissue and read on...
Thank you Dr. Bonine and Erin for all that you do for so many! 🥹🥰

LYING in the dark, the baby cries. His foster parents long to hold him, but they know the touch of their hands will cause him more pain and turning on lights will be more than the newborn's eyes can handle. Because the slightest change in texture sends pain shooting through the child's sensitive ner...

11/26/2024

Happy Thanksgiving Week!!