In 1858, a pioneering nun, Mother Joseph, opened a hospital that would survive until this day. Although the facilities, name and technology have changed, our 150-year history  as the first permanent hospital in the Northwest territories gives us the distinction as one of the west's oldest hospitals. Watch a short movie about our pioneering medical heritage .

Southwest Washington Medical Center is the flagship provider in a network of health care services that make up Southwest Washington Health System. As a not-for-profit provider , Southwest is governed and owned by the community. Named a 100 Top Hospital^TM  six times, we accept nearly all insurance plans. We recommend that you contact your health plan provider if you would like clarification that your plan is accepted.