Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 3, 2017

Magdelena Greene, M.D. Kootenai Clinic Internal Medicine Started: July 10 Tell us a little bit about you and your family: I am married and have three children. I grew up in Hayden, and I am incredibly excited to be practicing medicine in my hometown. Why did you pick your specialty? Internal medicine allows me to be involved in prevention, as well as management of chronic illness. I am excited to be able to spend time with my patients, get to know them well and work together to achieve their best health. What can patients expect when they show up for their first appointment with you? I will be prepared to find out a thorough history that will provide important background for future visits. Establishing this foundation at the first appointment is imperative to our doctor-patient relationship. What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy running, biking and playing the piano. What drew you to Kootenai Health? Kootenai Health is making incredible strides to be in tune with and take care of the needs of the community. It is evi- dent in the goals of the organization and in the leadership’s work toward those goals. What is your favorite health tip? Prevention is key. Also, small changes in habits can lead to big results. To schedule an appointment, call (208) 625-4515 . Jonathan Stabler, M.B.Ch.B. Kootenai Clinic Internal Medicine Joining this fall Tell us a little bit about you and your family: My wife and I have three children. We lived in New Zealand and Australia before moving to Idaho. Why did you pick your specialty? I enjoy the diversity seen in internal medicine and the pos- sibility of seeing patients over extended periods of time. What can patients expect when they show up for their first appointment with you? Patients can expect to find a physician and health care team that’s compassionate, interested and dedicated to working with them to improve their physical and mental health. What are some of your hobbies? Unfortunately, between residency, marriage and three chil- dren, all my hobbies took a backseat. I'm looking forward to hockey, enjoying the outdoors and fishing—new hobbies to replace those I’ve had in the past. What drew you to Kootenai Health? I rotated on two occasions to Kootenai during my internal medicine residency. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the providers and patients here and knew it was an organiza- tion that I wanted to continue to be involved with. What is your favorite health tip? You can try all the diets and supplements you want, but nothing will work or produce lasting benefits as well as eat- ing a healthy diet and exercising regularly. To schedule an appointment, call (208) 625-4965 . 12