The successes and tribulations Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC) has endured throughout its evolution have all contributed to its current level of excellence and philosophy of success based on people, teamwork, and our fantastic providers who have committed to making our rural community second to none.
The successes and tribulations Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC) has endured throughout its evolution have all contributed to its current level of excellence and philosophy of success based on people, teamwork, and our fantastic providers who have committed to making our rural community second to none.
Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC) celebrated 125 years in 2018 giving our staff a great feeling of pride reflecting on the hospital's rich history. The successes and tribulations WHMC has endured throughout its evolution have all contributed to its current level of excellence and philosophy of success based on people, teamwork, and our fantastic providers who have committed to making our rural community second to none.
In 2003 WHMC achieved designation as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) under a federal program enabling cost based reimbursement for Medicare and Medicaid patients. With the CAH designation, services were extended to 24 hours per day 7 days per week for Emergency Services, Imaging Services, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy and Surgery. These much needed services continue to this day allowing people access to excellent healthcare close to home.
Over time the hospital had outgrown its original 1968 design with an overcrowded emergency room, lack of patient privacy and inadequate space for new technology. After extensive work with administration and staff, WHMC’s Board of Commissioners approved a 48,700 square foot expansion involving 16,500 square feet of remodeled space. The vision for a new two story facility by way of a bond measure went to voters in September of 2006 and passed! Construction started in June 2007 with Phase I complete in 2008 and Phase II complete in summer of 2009.

Jeffrey Jones, M.D.
He LISTENS!!! HE’s VERY interested in his patients experiences and observations and includes them in his search for WHATEVER could be of help in very complicated and baffling health situations. He CARES… He has a VAST background of knowledge…AND HE IS A GREAT EXPLAINER! HE’s a GREAT GUY who is also a GREAT Doctor…which is RARE!!!
Erin Kroll, ARNP
I really enjoyed going to this clinic. Thank you very much
Mark Houghton, ARNP
He asked all the right questions and took care of a serious problem I wasn't aware of. (Infected dog bite). My appt was for refills. I appreciated his care and information.
Lea Zemmour, PMHNP-BC
Knowledgeable and responsive
Jenny Kendall, LCSW
She is wonderful and easy to talk too. She is very patient and helpful in starting the process of getting comfortable with dealing with everything thank you
Leilani Weaver, ARNP
Im at awe at here care service to me and my wife! I am very thankful
Margaret Leland, M.D.
Very helpful
Lea Zemmour, PMHNP-BC
I am so glad I switched my care to Lea. She is highly knowledgeable and able to explain medications well. Lea is very compassionate and empathetic as well.
Lea Zemmour, PMHNP-BC
I recently saw Lea and l felt so comfortable talking with her! She has a great knowledge about mental health, medications, and therapy. I found that very helpful and l also enjoyed the fact that she is a very caring person who genuinely wants to help. I am grateful that she has joined the team at Whitman.
Govind Singh, M.D.
Awesome Dr