Pediatrics, General

Our practice is dedicated to providing the best possible health care to each and every one of our patients. We appreciate your trust in us and we look forward to providing medical care for your children.

Statewide program of health care for children with significant health problems or chronic illnesses/conditions requiring long-term medical treatment and rehabilitative measures. CSHP care is coordinated everywhere in the state through CSHP's central office.

Who qualifies for CSHP?
Idaho residents under age 18 who have a chronic condition which may be treated to prevent or minimize a disability and who have no private health insurance or Medicaid. Chronic conditions may include cardiac, craniofacial, neurologic, phenylketonuria (PKU), plastic/burn, cleft lip/palate, orthopedic, and/or any combination of these categories. Not all conditions are covered and individual determinations are made in each case. The are annual maximum benefits for each diagnosis.

The Children's Special Health Program is administered by the Bureau of Clinical and Preventive Services, Division of Health.

Limited services may be available to Idahoans over 18 who have PKU or Cystic Fibrosis.

Newborn screening website: nbs.dhw.idaho.gov

The Bureau of Clinical and Preventive Services administers programs for reproductive health, children's special health, nutritional clinical services, immunizations, genetic counseling, newborn screening, sexually transmitted diseases, and women's health check. The bureau is organized into the following major programs.

208-334-6527 Sexual and Reproductive Health, Kathy Cohen
208-334-5948 WIC Nutrition, Carolyn Conner
208-334-5962 Children's Special Health, Genetic Program, & Newborn Screening Program, Mitchell Scoggins
208-334-5931 Immunizations, Rebecca Coyle
208-334-5805 Women's Health Check, Minnie Inzer Muniz

The Bureau of Clinical and Preventative Services is administered by the Division of Public Health.

The Children’s Pavilion is located just across the street from our Children’s Hospital and is connected via a skybridge. The building unites most of our pediatric specialties and our downtown Boise general pediatric services under one roof. The facility allows us to better coordinate services between providers and deliver care that meets the physical and emotional needs of our patients and families.

The Pavilion provides exciting amenities such as a teaching kitchen where families can learn to cook for children with special dietary needs and a sibling center to keep brothers and sisters entertained during long appointments. You'll also find convenient underground parking, waiting rooms filled with natural light, and several interactive, hands-on features for children to explore.

Babies cannot tell you if they have a hearing problem. For this reason, Idaho Sound Beginnings is dedicated to ensuring provision of newborn hearing screening for all babies born in Idaho. Children begin to listen, learn, and communicate the moment they are born. Even a small hearing loss can lead to delays in learning and language skills. All Idaho birthing hospitals provide newborn hearing screening before discharge. Babies born outside of a hospital setting can also receive newborn hearing screenings through the Infant Toddler program in your area. Please contact Idaho Sound Beginnings if you need further information regarding your baby's hearing. So, did u check? (DUCK)

Alternate email contact: shakespb@dhw.idaho.gov