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.

Margaret Leland, M.D.
Good communication skills Dr. has a good knowledge of prescription mds. Knows how patient will reavt to many drugs. Pleasant personality. Caring.-
James Brannon, M.D.
Dr.Brannon is gently thorough while guiding the patient twards a positive result . Best hands in the west .
Connie Edwards, ARNP
Most helpful information re: diabetes meds and how to use. Very helpful with CGM monitoring tech.
Margaret Leland, M.D.
Dr. Leyland is the best. She really listens to you and offers. Good advice.
Margaret Leland, M.D.
She is prepared after reading the files and knows what we are dealing with. Dr Maggie uses a recorder I appointment first, so there’s no missing information and you can use it and looking back at past appointments. She covers everything she needs to, and then asks if there’s any concerns or questions that I have. Always personable and well informed she’s a great asset to Whitman Medical Center.
Margaret Leland, M.D.
Appreciate her being open to how we want our child to be treated or nor be treated, such as allowing us to work with her without our child being vaccinated. Warm vibe.
Leilani Weaver, ARNP
Professional, efficient and friendly.
Margaret Leland, M.D.
Great advice & bedside manner
Erin Kroll, ARNP
Erin is amazing and very thorough.
Erin Kroll, ARNP
She is wonderful