Logan Health obstetrics and gynecology services are expanding in Whitefish, offering women increased access to local specialty care. Beginning September 25, Tessa Winterton, MD, will be bringing her expertise to Logan Health Specialty Clinic Whitefish 2000 Hospital Way, along with part-time colleagues Karysse Hutson, DO, Daniel Tomlinson, MD, and more OB/GYN providers coming onboard in the fall. Misha Russ, CNM, will also be joining the team to provide expert midwifery care.
This expansion of services will greatly benefit Whitefish women by enhancing access to Logan Health’s comprehensive services and ensuring continuity of care with the Birth Center at Logan Health – Whitefish. As a designated Baby-Friendly facility, Logan Health – Whitefish delivers around 600 babies annually and offers childbirth education and prenatal breastfeeding classes.
Dr. Tessa Winterton
Dr. Winterton looks forward to collaborating with her colleagues there to provide the best care possible for her patients. “I am excited to partner with Logan Health – Whitefish to improve access to full-spectrum pregnancy and women’s health care for the families of Whitefish and the surrounding communities. This collaboration will allow me and my colleagues the platform to provide even more comprehensive and coordinated care to women at every stage of life, and I look forward to our patients having an outstanding care experience.”
Service Line Director Sid Neilson sees this new service as a great enhancement to care in the region. “We are very proud to be expanding our obstetrical and gynecological services in Whitefish. We are fortunate to have Dr. Winterton, a respected and established provider in the community, and I look forward to seeing how our team supports the women in our community in their health, and the growth and development of their families. This expansion marks an exciting step forward, and we’re committed to continuing to grow and evolve our services to meet the needs of our community—today and into the future. I want to thank our community for the trust they have placed in us at Logan Health – Whitefish and want them to know how honored we are to serve them.”
About the Birth Center at Logan Health – Whitefish
Logan Health – Whitefish is a 501(c) (3), non-profit community Critical Access Hospital located in scenic Whitefish, Montana. The Birth Center at Logan Health – Whitefish delivers between 570 and 610 babies annually. They offer childbirth education classes and prenatal breastfeeding classes. In 2018, Logan Health – Whitefish was named a Baby Friendly Hospital and was redesignated in 2023. This distinguished honor demonstrates that Logan Health – Whitefish is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
