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Kootenai Clinic opens Maternal Fetal Medicine location

The location plays a big role in supporting high-risk pregnancies
Credit: Kootenai Health

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — Kootenai Clinic has announced they have opened a new Maternal Fetal Medicine location.

Kootenai Clinic says the new location started accepting patients on June 18. 

Kootenai Clinic also said Maternal Fetal Medicine plays a big role in helping high-risk pregnancies and making sure the health and well-being of the mother and child. The clinic will have state-of-the-art equipment and specialized services to help expecting mothers and meet the needs of expecting mothers who have complex medical conditions.

Medical Director of Kootenai Health's Level III NICU Brooke Lang said the clinic is opening immediately following the NICU's new ability to care for babies as young as 26 weeks gestation. 

"This expansion is another example of our commitment to providing needed maternal health care in northern Idaho. We are excited to provide a nurturing environment where mothers can feel supported and confident in their medical care," Lang said.

To learn more about Kootenai Clinic Maternal Fetal Medicine as well as to schedule appointments, click this link.

"We are proud to unveil our new Maternal Fetal Medicine location. This is one more example of how we are further enhancing our commitment to delivering compassionate and expert care to families in our community," said Jamie Smith, CEO of Kootenai Health. "This expansion enables us to provide comprehensive prenatal care, advanced diagnostics, and personalized treatment plans to mothers and families.”

"Our goal is to ensure every mother receives the highest level of care throughout her pregnancy journey," Jason Pates, Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist, said. "This new clinic allows us to offer cutting-edge technology and a collaborative approach to managing complex pregnancies."

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