Mountain View Family Medicine

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.

07/07/2025

Big changes ahead. A new provider will be joining our forces soon.

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!!

11/05/2024

The cold snow is creeping in. This means more of us are at a fall risk. Lets be careful!!!

10/15/2024

Some more helpful land markers to find us.
The first picture is what you will see along the Highway.
The second is the gorgeous walkway to the entrance. Remember the front of the building is towards the back, so keep driving until you see the beautiful leaves decorating our walkway.

Another helpful hint we've found is to type Nutlicious into your GPS instead of the street address.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nutlicious+Sales/@48.2522114,-116.604396,751m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5363d50037ff43a9:0x981c24a577fbf993!8m2!3d48.2522114!4d-116.6018211!16s%2Fg%2F11y2jzcr22?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

10/08/2024

Some helpful directions to our beautiful new location.
25820 US-2, Sandpoint, ID 83864

10/07/2024

Ok everybody sorry for any confusion, but we have moved. We are now at the old Thorne building, which houses Nutlicious and now Mountain View Family Medicine. The address is 25820 Hwy 2, Sandpoint ID 83864. We are on the 2nd floor.

02/20/2024

This quote has been on my mind the last 24 hours.
Yesterday while driving to my sons appointment we saw an elderly lady walking. She appeared to be struggling to step off the sidewalk to cross the street. Once we parked, my son ran over and asked her if she needs help to cross the street. She said no, but asked for a ride to her appointment about 1/2 mile away. It was cold, in the 30's with a breeze. her cheeks and hands were bright red.
I signed my son in for his appointment and gave her a ride. I knew where she needed to go. Once we arrived we saw no cars. I instantly remembered it's a holiday, yep they were closed.
She apologized and said she must have her days mixed up. I offered her a ride home and she was grateful.
Later I thought, what a strange event. God must have put her in my day for a reason. So, I prayed for her. I may never know the reason, and that's ok. I will continue to pray for her.