Kootenai Health to Offer Free Heart Screenings Feb. 20 in Post Falls

Kootenai Health will host a free "Heart to Heart" screening event on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Hyatt Place serving the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls area, listed at 1702 E. Coeur d'Alene Ave., Post Falls. Registered attendees are scheduled to receive a 15-minute screening covering blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol, a full lipid panel and glucose testing.

The event listings specify that blood tests require 8–12 hours of fasting beforehand and that breakfast will be provided following screenings, a detail that matters for people arranging fasts overnight before a morning appointment. With screenings scheduled between 7:30 and 10:00 a.m., participants should plan fasting windows that align with those morning hours; the 15-minute appointment length will guide scheduling on the morning of Feb. 20.

Public postings for the event use slightly different venue names — "Hyatt Place Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls" and "Hyatt Place Post Falls / Coeur d'Alene" — but the Post Falls street address, 1702 E. Coeur d'Alene Ave., appears in community listings as the precise location. Promotional text across community feeds and a social post identifies Kootenai Health as the sponsor and repeats the same list of screenings and fasting requirement, though the community calendar copy contains a minor typo of "full lipd panel" rather than "full lipid panel."

Registration is referenced in multiple listings — one item states "Registered attendees will receive a 15-minute screening" and another includes a "Register HERE" prompt — but public postings captured in event listings do not include a direct registration URL or a phone number for sign-up. Because the listings indicate registration is expected but do not supply a link or organizer contact, prospective participants should confirm appointment procedures with Kootenai Health before the event date.

Offering free blood pressure, lipid and glucose screening in a condensed 15-minute format can lower barriers to basic cardiovascular risk detection for people who may not have regular access to primary care. Kootenai Health's sponsorship and the provision of a post-screening breakfast may reduce immediate logistical obstacles, but the absence of a posted registration link or contact in public listings could limit access for people who need assistance signing up or arranging accommodations.

The Heart to Heart screenings run Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, 7:30–10:00 a.m., at Hyatt Place (1702 E. Coeur d'Alene Ave., Post Falls); tests include blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol, full lipid panel and glucose testing, with an 8–12 hour fasting requirement and breakfast provided after testing. Organizers did not publish a registration link in the event listings captured publicly; individuals seeking to register or confirm accommodations should reach out to Kootenai Health directly for appointment details and accessibility information.