Ms. McWhorter oversees the clinical and administrative operations for both hospitals and demonstrates a steadfast commitment to quality and patient satisfaction while advancing the clinical care and service. Having worked for Northwest Health for nearly 32 years, she previously led Willow Creek Women’s Hospital, the area’s only women’s hospital and highest level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She also served as Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer. Under her guidance, Willow Creek has been recognized by the Maternal Safety Foundation as the first hospital in the nation as a VBAC Center of Excellence and the first hospital in the state to earn the UNICEF Baby-friendly designation. The hospital was also recognized as a Guardian of Excellence for Physician Experience by Press Ganey in 2022 and 2023. Willow Creek is a 64-bed, full-service facility dedicated to women’s health needs, including obstetrics, a Level III NICU, hidden scar breast surgery and 3D mammography. Physicians’ Specialty Hospital is a 20-bed facility with five operating rooms and a special procedure room.
