<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4StMHR_1GwVzpYV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4StMHR_1GwVzpYV00" width="291" height="370" ></figure>KELLOGG — As demand for local healthcare continues to grow, Shoshone Medical Center has expanded practice hours for Dr. Kelsey Kuipers, giving patients more opportunities to receive care close to home. Dr. Kuipers, who joined Shoshone Medical Center in September 2025, provides care for patients across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors. Previously, she only saw patients Tuesday through Thursday. Now, she's added another 10 hours of availability on Friday. The expanded hours are intended to improve access to family medicine services while supporting the medical center's ongoing commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of local residents. A graduate of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Dr. Kuipers focuses on building lasting relationships with patients and families and emphasizes individualized care tailored to each patient's circumstances and goals. “I believe in providing high-quality care by building long-term relationships with my patients,” said Dr. Kuipers. “I strive to meet each patient where they are and use a shared decision-making approach to ensure their care aligns with their individual needs. I enjoy caring for patients through every stage of life, from pediatrics to geriatrics, and am committed to providing compassionate, respectful care to patients of all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. My goal is to ensure every individual feels welcomed, valued, and heard.” In addition to providing comprehensive primary care, Dr. Kuipers offers a variety of in-office procedures designed to help patients receive treatment locally without needing to travel outside the region. Those services include joint injections, skin biopsies, insertion and removal of long-acting reversible contraceptives, and circumcisions. Healthcare leaders have increasingly emphasized the importance of expanding access to primary care in rural communities, where residents often face longer travel times for medical services. By increasing appointment availability, Shoshone Medical Center aims to make routine and preventive healthcare more accessible to area families. “Our passion and mission at SMC is to provide excellence in healthcare, something our team lives out every day,” SMC CEO Shane Sanborn said previously. “It’s more than a statement; it’s a commitment we demonstrate daily through the care we provide to our patients and community.” The expanded availability reflects the medical center's continued investment in providing high-quality healthcare close to home and ensuring residents have access to a broad range of services within their community. Patients interested in establishing care or scheduling an appointment with Dr. Kuipers can contact Shoshone Medical Center Family Medicine at (208)784-4612 for more information. </div></body>

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KELLOGG — As demand for local healthcare continues to grow, Shoshone Medical Center has expanded practice hours for Dr. Kelsey Kuipers, giving patients more opportunities to receive care close to home. Dr. Kuipers, who joined Shoshone Medical Center in September 2025, provides care for patients across the lifespan, from...

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KELLOGG — As demand for local healthcare continues to grow, Shoshone Medical Center has expanded practice hours for Dr. Kelsey Kuipers, giving patients mor

SMC expands practice hours through Dr. Kelsey Kuipers

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