Diaper drive: No baby 'wet' behind

Did you know it can cost about $100 per month to diaper one baby? To help offset this cost for families in need, Kaniksu Health Services is creating a diaper bank in its Bonners Ferry clinic.

Research shows that one in three babies does not have enough clean diapers. A lack of diapers has been linked to negative impacts on a child’s health. Being left in a wet diaper is not only uncomfortable for a baby, but a real health risk.

Families in need are welcome to stop by the diaper bank to pick up FREE diapers and wipes for their child. The Diaper Bank is open during regular clinic hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, at 6615 Comanche St., Bonners Ferry.

If you would like to contribute to the diaper bank, please drop off any unused diapers and wipes to the clinic during business hours. Kaniksu Health Services would like to thank Super 1 Foods, Safeway, and many local residents, for their generous donations to help get the diaper bank up and running.

About Kaniksu Health Services

Kaniksu Health Services is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center that provides high quality, comprehensive and affordable medical, pediatric, dental, behavioral health and veteran care. Clinics located in Bonner or Boundary counties: Bonners Ferry, Ponderay, Priest River, Kaniksu Sandpoint Pediatrics, and Sandpoint Veterans Clinic.

Our goal is to help you and the people you love most stay healthy or return to good health. Since our first family health center opened in 2002, Kaniksu Health Services has provided our patients with timely, affordable and quality care; because to us, they are not just people in a waiting room. They are part of our family.

We accept most insurances including Medicaid and Medicare. A Sliding Discount Program is available for those meeting income guidelines.