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Deputies donate to teddy bear clinic

Pictured from left: (back row) Deputy Eric Boardman; Nettie Jensen, Kootenai Health child life specialist; Deputy Jeremy Prosch; (front row) Sergeant Jon Brandel; Britt Towery, Kootenai Health Foundation manager; Adriane Golob, Kootenai Health Pediatric Services; and Deputy Matt Edwards. (Kootenai Health courtesy photo)

The Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff Association donated over 50 teddy bears and $500 to support Kootenai Health Pediatric Services’ Teddy Bear Clinic, to be held Saturday at Kootenai Health. The event’s goal is to help children have a better understanding of how hospitals treat patients and reduce fear before their first hospital experience. More here .

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