Big Care for little patients
At Kaniksu Community Health, nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of your children. We provide quality, compassionate care for infants, children, and adolescents — from treating illnesses to helping your child stay healthy, active, and out of the hospital.
We understand how essential good health is for growing kids, and our pediatric care team partners with your family to support a lifetime of wellness.
a care team you can trust
Your Care Team
Building a relationship with your child’s care team — from the pediatric provider to the nursing staff and the friendly faces who greet you — helps create a positive, comfortable experience for your child. Your pediatrician should always be your first stop for questions about your child’s health. Their goal is simple: to keep your child healthy, thriving, and ready to reach their full potential.
All of our pediatric providers are board-certified, and our nursing team — made up of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs — works closely alongside them to deliver the highest standard of pediatric care.
childhood immunizations
At Kaniksu Community Health, we support childhood immunizations. We recognize the vital role vaccinations play in safeguarding the health of your children. Getting your child vaccinated not only helps protect your child, it also helps protect others in your community. When everyone who can get vaccinated does get vaccinated, it helps to prevent the spread of disease within a community.
While we encourage childhood immunizations, we also recognize and respect a parent’s right to make choices regarding your child’s healthcare.
Our hope is to provide information and answer questions to help you make a good decision for you and your child. We strive to partner with you in your child’s care, without judgment and with sound reasoning. Please approach any of our providers or clinical staff with questions you may have regarding immunizations. They want to help you make an informed and appropriate decision for your child. We have also provided a schedule of recommended immunizations based upon age. In a partnership with Idaho, we offer all recommended childhood immunizations in a safe, friendly environment.
Immunizations Offered
Offering full pediatric care, including:
- Immunizations
- Childhood infections
- Accidents & injuries
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder & other mental health conditions
- Nutrition counseling
- School and sports physicals
- Vision screenings
- Same day sick visits
- Management of chronic conditions
- Parenting education
- Contraception management
- Manage special-needs children & adolescent medicine
minor consents
Effective July 1, 2024, Idaho healthcare providers must obtain parental consent to treat ALL minor children. In addition, parents will have a right to access the medical records of their minor children (subject to very limited exceptions).
We know this change may raise a few questions. We have taken a moment to answer some of the most common questions below.
Do I really have to sign a new form?
Yes. And the legal parent(s) or legal guardians of a child will either need to attend the first visit with the child after July 1st, or complete the form online prior to the appointment.
Any child who does not have an updated Minor Consent to Treat form completed, or is not accompanied by the parent/legal guardian at the first appointment after July 1, may be asked to reschedule until such time as the parent/legal guardian can attend and complete the new Minor Consent to Treat form.
What if my child is over 14 years of age?
All minors are affected by this new law change. However, KCH allows children over 14 to make/attend visits alone ONLY with parental/legal guardian approval. This approval can only be given on our new Minor Consent to Treat form, and the consent will need to be updated annually.
I noticed there is a place to list a “caregiver” on the form. Please explain.
At KCH, the parent/legal guardian can authorize a caregiver(s) who is able to make and attend appointments in the parent/legal guardians absence.
Please note that this only applies if the parent/legal guardian completes BOTH the green and blue sections of the Minor Consent to Treat form.
By marking “yes” and indicating authorization for services, you can appoint a caregiver in your stead.
It says my child can be listed as a caregiver. What does this mean?
As of July 1st, a child cannot be seen without a parent/legal guardian completing the new Minor Consent to Treat form. However, if the parent/legal guardian wished to list a child over 14 years of age as their own “caregiver” the child can be seen without the parent/legal guardian present (subject to service areas indicated on the form)