Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 3, 2019

KH . ORG 11 helpful, and how it is going to affect them and their families. Once this initial visit takes place, I feel that we are able to establish a connection and there is an overall feeling that my team and I are committed to being part of the patient’s life for some time. What are some of your hobbies? Besides cardiac surgery, I enjoy cooking, eating, and spending time with family and friends. What drew you to Kootenai Health? I have always desired to be a rural cardiothoracic surgeon. Kootenai provides all the factors necessary for me to be successful. We have an amazing team, excellent tools and a vast population of patients in need of my skillset. What is your favorite healthy tip? Stay active. Find ways to smile and laugh. Eat and drink with moderation. To schedule an appointment, call (208) 625-4120 . Blake Petrick, PMHNP-BC Kootenai Clinic Psychiatry— Inpatient Psychiatry Tell us a little bit about you and your family: I moved from Utah to Coeur d’Alene earlier this year with my wife and two daughters. My wife, Suzanne, is a chaplain and also works here at Kootenai in Guest Services. Why did you pick your specialty? I have always loved psychiatry and have been fascinated by behavioral science, and I always planned to pursue this as a career. What drew you to Kootenai Health? Over the years, several colleagues here at Kootenai would tell me of the great area and benefits of being part of the team, and I was finally convinced. What is your favorite healthy tip? The health tip I practice regularly is doing something daily in all areas: physical, mental, social and spiritual.