WSU family medicine receives $250,000 gift

PULLMAN — Pullman Regional Hospital received a new $250,000 gift for its future Family Medicine Residency program.

The donation comes from Tom and Linda Nihoul, Washington State University (WSU) alumni and wealth management professionals.

“The Nihoul’s generosity and support of Pullman-based physician training will help the hospital realize our vision for better access to exceptional primary care,” said Scott Adams, Pullman Regional Hospital CEO. “This gift will have a meaningful impact for generations of families cared for by the physicians who train here.”

The gift is the latest in a series from the Nihouls.

“Tom and Linda have shared their time and treasure to help the community of Pullman and our hospital for years,” said Rueben Mayes, Pullman Regional Hospital Chief Development & External Relations Officer. “We are so grateful for their leadership gift and desire to be part of such an important development in eastern Washington.”

The origin of the donation was tied to the importance of primary care, for small towns and otherwise.

“When we were learning about the joint efforts of WSU and Pullman Regional Hospital to establish a residency program in Pullman, it really resonated with us,” said Tom. “We’re originally from small towns and know first-hand, quality primary care is key for a thriving community.”

Last month, the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine earned accreditation to start its first family medicine residency program in Pullman.

Construction is planned for this fall, to make for 5,000 square feet of renovated space in Pullman Regional Hospital, including a room to house clinical and educational space exclusively for family medicine physician residents to treat patients.