Whitman Hospital receives third Top 20 rating in nation

Whitman Hospital & Medical Center in Colfax was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals by the National Rural Health Association. The hospital also was named a Best Practice Hospital for Patient Satisfaction.

“Whitman Hospital is proud of the efforts of its physicians and staff who have contributed to our hospital achieving this designation,” said Interim CEO Gary Peck.

This is the third time Whitman Hospital has received this recognition.

The ratings were based on the Hospital Strength Index which was created to bring clarity and insight to hospital performance. The Index i...