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.
She’s a real good doctor
Lea Zemmour, PMHNP-BC
She is great to work with.
Lea Zemmour, PMHNP-BC
I have a lot of appreciation for Lea, she's helped me tremendously. I was only supposed to have one session with her to get approval for a procedure but she made me believe in hope again and now I see her on a regular basis. She's kind and compassionate in a cruel world :)
Jeffrey Jones, M.D.
Truly a great doctor. Personable, excellent bedside manner, and always seems very knowledgeable and provides great information about my conditions. I feel lucky to have him as my doctor.
James Brannon, M.D.
Excellent communication, caring and supportive. He Listened.
Erin Kroll, ARNP
Very caring
Elisabeth Siegler, M.D.
Right to the point and very nice to talk to she was able to give us options
Zachary Milcawich, M.D.
Very friendly, listened to concerns and addressed every issue. Appointment was made within 2 days and the doctor was on time!
Zachary Milcawich, M.D.
Dr. Milcawich and his assistant, Courtney are top notch! I've never had anything but an excellent experience. The genuine care and knowledge sets your mind at ease going to the doctor. I'd recommend him to anyone unless he gets too full for my appointments.
Jon Pirrello Jr., M.D.
Really cares about my needs