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.

Sarah Fielding, M.D.
Very personable and hears what you are saying.
Zachary Milcawich, M.D.
He listens to me and shows what he has been working on regarding my health. He’s very thorough!
Robyn Roche-Paull, ARNP
Very personable and helpful.... A great addition to the clinic!
Robyn Roche-Paull, ARNP
I was very very pleased with my visit.
Jeffrey Jones, M.D.
The Palouse is incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Jones in our area. He genuinely cares about his patients’ well-being and actively listens to their concerns. These days, it’s challenging to find a provider who truly listens and validates a patient’s concerns. I’m fortunate to have been a patient of his for nearly two decades. He really is an expert in the field and provides top notch care.
Jeffrey Jones, M.D.
Dr Jones is the best Gastro I have ever had. He’s up to date on info and was the first provider to actually give me any helpful treatment for my multiple functional gi disorders. Always kind and compassionate.
Govind Singh, M.D.
Great experience! He actually wanted to get to the root of the problem
Margaret Leland, M.D.
Exceptionally kind and knowledgeable. Very patient and caring.
Zachary Milcawich, M.D.
Listened, was engaged & responsive. So happy I was able to see him. My husband wanted me to be seen right away & he made that possible. Dr Zack is my husband's Dr.
Govind Singh, M.D.
Dr. Singh listens.