About Us

Gritman Medical Center campus

Independent. Nonprofit. Community Led. Celebrating 125 Years.

Gritman Medical Center is a patient-centered, nonprofit critical access hospital. We serve patients with advanced technology, compassionate service and exceptional care from our growing campus in Moscow and regional network of clinics in Moscow, Potlatch, Kendrick and Troy.

Gritman at a Glance

  • Provides 24-hour emergency and surgical care, comprehensive diagnostic imaging, critical care, family birth services, pediatric care, nutrition counseling, therapy programs and additional services.
  • Operates an urgent care clinic — Moscow Family Medicine QuickCARE
  • Offers six regional primary care clinics: Moscow Family Medicine Downtown, Moscow Family Medicine Westside, Gritman Internal Medicine in Moscow, and family medicine clinics in Kendrick, Potlatch and Troy.
  • Operates specialty care clinics in Moscow including Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons, Gritman General Surgeons and an Interventional Pain Clinic – as well as clinics focusing on pulmonology and podiatry.
  • Partners with other regional hospitals to provide oncology, neurology, urology, ENT and audiology services through Palouse Specialty Physicians.
  • Cares for the University of Idaho student population through Vandal Health, an on-campus clinic.
  • Latah County’s largest private employer, over 700 people support patients and the community as members of the Gritman Family.
  • Providers and staff at our Family Birth Center deliver more than 300 babies each year.
  • Our providers see more than 150,000 patients each year, including more than 10,000 visits to our Emergency Department.
  • Gritman is led by more than 150 physicians and allied health professionals qualified in a wide variety of specialties
  • Uses the latest technology, including the DaVinci Surgical System,
    Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution, Depuy-Synthes, Brevera 3D
    Stereotactic Biopsy, Olympus 4K Ultra High-Resolution Surgical Video
    and Novodaq Spy Elite Microvascular Intraoperative Imaging

Our Mission

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Our Mission

To provide extraordinary care to improve the health of the people in our communities.

Our Vision

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Our Vision

To be the leading provider of care in our communities and a recognized model for quality, service excellence and fiscal stewardship.

Our Values

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Our Values

Compassion.
Integrity.
Collaboration.
Accountability.
Respect.
Excellence.

Serving Our Community

Meet some of the faces of the Gritman family who are proud to serve communities throughout the region. It is our privilege to provide our patients and their loved ones with exceptional care that’s close to home. Learn more, and join our Gritman Family at gritman.org/careers.

Awards and Honors

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The Joint Commission

Gritman has been ranked as one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the country by The Joint Commission, which recognizes us with its Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation. Our laboratory, sleep center and clinics are also nationally accredited.

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Top Female Hospital CEOs to Know

Gritman President and CEO Kara Besst was honored in 2023 as among Becker's Hospital Review's Top Female Hospital CEOs to Know for her commitment to exceptional health care in our community.

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Idaho Statesman’s 2022 Idaho Top 100

Our hospital and clinic network ranked as No. 43 in the Idaho Statesman’s 2022 Idaho Top 100 listing of the top private businesses throughout the state. Gritman moved up four spots in the rankings in 2022 and debuted on the list at No. 48 in 2020.

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Board of Directors
Gritman’s Board of Directors provides governance and guides us toward a bright future by putting your family’s health first.
Connections Magazine
Read Connections to learn about the ways in which Gritman Medical Center is improving the health of the communities we serve.
Leadership
As we advance our mission of providing exceptional care, our leadership team is committed to serving.
Newsroom
Our Community Relations and Marketing Team is ready to help with your questions and requests. We look forward to serving you.
History
When Dr. Charles Gritman first arrived in Moscow in 1893, he began providing dedicated care by horse and buggy to the community.
Community Focus
We are dedicated to providing extraordinary health and wellness services that meet the needs of our community.
Careers
We strive to make Gritman the best health care facility for patients to receive care and the providers to practice medicine.
Gritman Foundation
The Gritman Foundation is the philanthropic partner of Gritman Medical Center, helping us fulfill our mission.
Online Clinic
The Gritman Online Clinic helps you check your symptoms, learn about conditions and evaluate treatment options.

Nominate an Employee for the Gritman Way Award

The Gritman Way Award is given to an employee who demonstrates our mission, vision and values. Nominate a member of our team. Note that nominations may be made available to the public.

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Contact Us
To contact our administration team, please give us a call.
208-883-2220