Medical Nutrition Therapy - Clearwater Valley Health
Nutrition Counseling • Lewiston, ID • Since 1965 • 2 (St. Mary’s Health & Clearwater Valley Health) locations
About
Summary: St. Mary’s Health & Clearwater Valley Health (Kootenai Health system) offers comprehensive, close-to-home care in North Central Idaho, including services that support Medical Nutrition Therapy through its broader clinical programs. The organization operates two Critical Access hospitals and multiple clinics, with locations in Cottonwood and Orofino, Idaho. They provide a wide range of services (behavioral health, diabetes education, family birth center, cardiac rehabilitation, and more) and focus on accessible, patient-centered care for rural communities. If you’re seeking Medical Nutrition Therapy specifically, contact the Lewiston/Cottonwood-Orofino clinics to confirm current availability, scheduling, and eligible programs.
Clinic Type
Nutrition Counseling
Address
701 Lewiston St, Cottonwood & Orofino, Idaho 83522, US
Phone
(208) 962-3251
ashley.steinbruecker@smh-cvhc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What does Medical Nutrition Therapy include?
A Personalized Nutrition Assessment that considers medical history, eating patterns, blood tests, medications, vitamin/mineral/herbal supplements, and health goals; a customized nutrition treatment plan; ongoing nutrition education/counseling.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 77% of patients gave a rating of 9 or 10; 66% would definitely recommend (Not explicitly stated; derived from hospital-level data)
- Medicare Critical Access Hospital survey data: 70% would recommend; 86% received discharge information (Not explicitly stated; derived from Medicare survey data)
- Nursa: 3.2/5 stars (Not explicitly stated; derived from clinician reviews)
Patients praise
- Availability of specialized services like Medical Nutrition Therapy with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Some patients appreciate friendly reception staff and efforts to ensure privacy/respectful care environments
- Recognition as a critical access hospital providing essential services to rural communities
Common complaints
- Reports of dismissive, rude, or unprofessional behavior by staff and medical providers
- Complaints regarding long wait times and communication gaps (e.g., test results not shared)
- Concerns about misdiagnosis or inadequate emergency care procedures
- Frustration with administrative/billing processes and appointment scheduling policies
"This is the worst hospital ever. They got the labs mixed up... Also they decline giving vaccines. Do not recommend."
— LocalityBiz user review"Visited in September to my COVID-19 VACCINATION and was the staff I encountered... contribute to putting people at ease when visiting the hospital- and deserve in such chaotic and difficult times Thank you, CVH."
— LocalityBiz user review"Some of the doctors and nurses here are terrible with bed side manner... Felt they were dismissive... was called 'honey' in a condescending manner."
— LocalityBiz user review for TriState Clearwater Medical ClinicSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St. Mary’s Health & Clearwater Valley Health Receive $200,000 National NIH Award – St. Mary’s Health & Clearwater Valley Health — Dec 23, 2025
- Clearwater Valley Health named finalist for National Imaging Award | Lewiston Region — Oct 17, 2025
- Regional News Roundup: St. Mary’s Health & Clearwater Valley... — Dec 21, 2025
- St. Mary’s Health Foundation Partners with The Idaho Foodbank to Expand Community Support – St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health — Feb 19, 2026
- Courtney Nalivka — Jun 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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