About WIHCC
Our History

The main clinic building in Winslow was originally constructed in 1932 as a tuberculosis sanatorium. In 1948 it was converted to a hospital. In 1977 the in-patient wing was closed and the facility was converted to an ambulatory health center.

In-patient care is available for Winslow area patients at the Winslow Memorial Hospital and is provided by WIHCC doctors. In 1980, infants were once again delivered at Winslow Memorial Hospital by IHS staff. In 1986 patients began to be admitted under the care of Winslow Indian Health Service physicians. Inpatient care of some Winslow area patients is now performed at Winslow Memorial Hospital by WIHCC doctors. In 1980, infants were once again delivered at Winslow Memorial Hospital by IHS staff. In 1986 patients began to be admitted once again under the care of Winslow Indian Health Service physicians.

In 1982, Winslow IHS had 36,000 patient visits, with five physicians on staff. By 2002 the number of patient visits had doubled to 64,000, with 11 physicians on staff. For the calendar year of 2010 the number of patient visits jumped to 145,285 with 14,772 being Dental visits. The total number of staff members in 1985 was 56. Today the staff numbers over 300.  In 1988 the total operating budget of Winslow IHS was $3 million. Today it is well over $25 million. 

On August 16, 2002, in the Navajo Nation capital of Window Rock, AZ, Winslow Indian Health Care Center (WIHCC) signed a contract with the Navajo Area Indian Health Service.  With that, WIHCC became an independent 638 corporation. The process and opportunities created by self-governance and local control spawns a brighter future with many improvements in health care, especially in the outlying areas and clinics.