Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 1, 2022

What are some of your hobbies? In my free time, I enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle with my wife. What is your favorite healthy tip? Healthy lifestyle choices are just as important as medical decisions in the office. Choose health! Schedule an appointment: Call (208) 625-5630 . Tyler Clark, M.D. Kootenai Clinic Family Medicine Coeur d’Alene Tell us a bit about you and your family. I grew up in north central Idaho, and my wife is also from the area. I graduated from the University of Idaho and completed my residency at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington. I’ve been working in Lewiston for the past three years. Why did you pick your specialty? You can make an appreciable difference in people’s quality of life in family practice. The decisions we make together can add valuable years to the family unit. What can patients expect when they first meet with you? I partner with patients to understand their unique needs. If I know patients and their families, I can better serve them. We can address any acute issues but also make sure that we discuss preventive measures to keep patients healthy and happy. What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy hiking, camping, paddleboarding and swimming. We like to cook and explore new places around the West. What drew you to Kootenai Health? I chose Kootenai Health for its commitment to primary care and for the depth of in-house specialties it offers so patients can stay in the community for their care. We’ve also always loved the area and look forward to growing our family here. What is your favorite healthy tip? Visit your doctor regularly to ensure you’re keeping your health a priority. Also, when you set health goals, they should be simple, measurable and incremental. Don’t take the all-or- nothing approach, because any progress is good progress. Schedule an appointment: Call (208) 625-4955 . Paul Fontana, NP Kootenai Heart Clinics Tell us a bit about you and your family. I am from Montana. I have lived and worked in the Inland Northwest for 15 years. Why did you pick your specialty? I enjoy the care and treatment of heart and vascular disease. What can patients expect when they first meet with you? Compassionate, comprehensive care. What are some of your hobbies? Motorcycle riding. What drew you to Kootenai Health? I like the fact that Kootenai Health is a community health care system serving the needs of the local community. Schedule an appointment: Call (208) 625-5250 . Rick George, M.D. Kootenai Clinic Internal Medicine Post Falls Tell us a bit about you and your family. I graduated from high school in eastern Washington, from college at the University of Chicago and from med school at the University of Washington. I am board-certified in internal medicine. My 10-year recertification was in April 2021. My significant other is Olivia. Why did you pick your specialty? I practice evidence-based medicine for adult patients. The goal is to be their go-to person for advice on overall health. I chose internal medicine because it can be more holistic in its approach to overall health care. What can patients expect when they first meet with you? Patients can expect a laid-back approach, but a keen interest in promoting a healthy lifestyle along with aggressive management of preventive care issues. —Continued on page 12 KH . ORG 11