In 1919, Mount Carmel Hospital opened in Colville in a converted Masonic Lodge. It was established by a doctor and two women who responded to a community need and named it after a Hospital in New York.

The Old Mount Carmel Hospital was purchased and renovated by the Dominican Sisters in 1940. It was soon filled to capacity and in 1944, the Sisters purchased the Dr. Harvey Building on the north side hill. Both buildings soon proved to be inadequate. In 1947, plans were made to build a new facility.

Property was purchased and construction began in 1951 on a 50-bed structure, including a chapel and convent on the third floor. In 1968, an adjacent convent was built and the vacated third floor thus became a pediatric unit and additional room for patient care. Bed capacity was up to 55 beds.

In 1971, an X-ray department was added and the adjacent laboratory expanded. In 1979, an emergency room was added and the laboratory expanded again. A birthing room was established in 1980 which allowed for patient's choice of a birthing room or conventional delivery setting. In 1981, the CCU was expanded from 2 to 4 beds and total capacity downsized to 31 beds.

In 1986-87, Mount Carmel began a facilities analysis and in 1989, a two year expansion and remodel project began to upgrade existing facilities, provide a better arrangement for outpatient services, and improve capabilities for high acuity inpatients. Major components of the project were:

1. a new surgical and central supply area;
2. a new 8-bed intensive care unit and pharmacy;
3. a 50% expansion of the laboratory and a new CT scan room and ultrasound room; and
4. remodeling or diagnostic cardiovascular services and medical records.

In 1990, Mount Carmel Hospital was recognized in a study by the American Hospital Association as one of ten hospitals out of 1800 nationwide as showing "Strategic Options for Survival of Hospitals Under 50 beds".


Sponsorship was turned over to the Sisters of Providence in August of 1993.


Mount Carmel Hospital was one of five recipients of the first annual American Hospital Association's NOVA Award on January 31, 1994 recognizing their collaboration on the Washington State Basic Health Plan.

In 1998, Mount Carmel completed a remodeling project that expanded the emergency department capacity and modernized patient rooms to increase comfort for the patients.

Future plans for Mount Carmel Hospital include development and expansion of new patient care areas including state of the art facilities, a much larger emergency center, specialized diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitative services.

Our commitment continues to provide the best possible care, with a level of service that is second to none.  Our values drive us and provide a light on our path.

      " Mount Carmel Hospital, is a reflection of the community it resides in: it's been built and managed by people who sincerely care about their patients quality of life!"

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