Naomi Diaz reports:
Colfax,Wash.-based Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics’ internal electronic systems are down following a cyberattack.
“If you have an appointment at the hospital or any of our clinics on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, please understand there may be delays, however, we remain open and here to care for you,” the hospital wrote in a March 4 Facebook post.
The hospital did not disclose further details about the cyberattack but said it is making progress in resolving the issues.
The hospital’s first alert about the incident was posted on their Facebook page on February 28:
Attention WHMC community:On February 28, 2025 WHMC became aware that our electronic systems were infiltrated by an unknown perpetrator. A cybersecurity firm is actively addressing the situation.At this time WHMC remains open to care for you. We continue to monitor the situation and will follow up with updates on our Facebook page and website.
Its most recent update of March 4 stated:
WHMC Update:Tuesday, March 4, 2025Our internal electronic systems remain down due to the cyberattack although we are making progress in resolving all issues. If you have an appointment at the hospital or any of our clinics on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 please understand there may be delays, however, we remain open and here to care for you.