History at Witham
110 years and counting
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 system known as Witham Health Services.
In 2003, Witham opened a 128,000 square foot replacement hospital just north of the original location in Lebanon, Indiana. The 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. Services, such as family medicine, internal medicine and pediatric practices are located in this facility. Witham's rehabilitation department continues to grow there 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, orthopaedic offices, the Women's Center, and a Wound Care Center.
In 2009, Witham also opened a free-standing Emergency Room and Medical Center in Whitestown at Anson. The medical center is 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 medical center in Whitestown also includes a full array of radiology and laboratory services, as well as Pediatric and Family Medicine along with Convenient Care.
In December 2018, Witham opened an ambulatory care center in the heart of Clinton County in Frankfort to expand services to the surrounding community. This addition offers convenient access to a variety of primary and specialty care providers. Witham also has practice locations in Jamestown, Thorntown and Crawfordsville.
Today, Witham Health Services strives to provide exceptional and easy experiences to all we serve and to improve health through genuine care and unwavering support. With our primary care physicians and advanced practice providers, specialists, 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.
110 years of care. Countless lives touched. We’re celebrating more than a milestone—we’re honoring a mission that’s stood strong since 1915. From humble beginnings to modern breakthroughs, Witham Health Services has always been here for our community. Here’s to the people, the progress, and the purpose behind every moment of care.