History
A seed planted by Flavius J. Witham has grown in a way that might astonish the late Boone County farmer. He donated a gift of $15,000 in 1915 to build a hospital in Lebanon. Witham was officially founded May 13, 1915 and Witham Memorial Hospital was built and celebrated its opening in May of 1917, and has flourished into a modern healthcare facility known as Witham Health Services.
A small hospital prides itself on big medicine and Witham is now able to meet the majority of the community's health care needs.
In 2003, Witham opened a 128,000 square foot replacement hospital. The new hospital provides state-of-the-art technology and services while ensuring patient privacy and comfort. In 2009 Witham opened a 95,000 square foot medical office building attached to the north side of the current hospital. Existing services, such as family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric practices are located in this facility. Witham's rehabilitation department continues to grow with patient demand and offers enhanced treatment options in this new facility. The new facility, called the North Pavilion, is also home to the Pavilion Pointe Pharmacy, Pavilion Boutique, orthopedic offices, the Women's Center, and a Wound Care Center.
In 2009, Witham also be opened a free-standing ER and medical facility in Anson. The new medical facility is home to a freestanding ER, fully equipped with walk-in and ambulance entrances, trauma capabilities, and triage exam and observation rooms. It is open and fully staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The Anson medical facility also includes a full array of radiology and laboratory services, as well as Pediatric and Family Practice physician offices along with a Convenient Care Office.
In December 2018, Witham opened an ambulatory care center in the heart of Clinton County to expand services to the surrounding community. This new addition offers convenient access to a variety of specialty care providers.
Today, Witham Health Services is a progressive, modern health care provider. We offer many of the medical services people need throughout their lifetime, right here, close to home. Whatever your health care needs are in the future, you won't have to travel to another city for quality care.
With our physicians, specialists, and advanced equipment and procedures, you can count on exceptional care in friendly, familiar surroundings with your family and friends nearby. If you're hospitalized, your treatment will be managed by a physician or specialist you know and trust. Our staff takes pride in providing high quality care with a caring touch.