NEW Health Expands Services in Rural Washington Town

The healthcare provider purchases land to add dental and in-person mental health services in Chewelah.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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NEW Health, a healthcare provider in northeastern Washington, has announced plans to expand its services in the rural town of Chewelah. The organization has purchased land to add dental and in-person mental health services to its existing clinical offerings over the next couple of years.

Why it matters

This expansion will help improve access to comprehensive healthcare for residents in this rural area, addressing key gaps in dental and mental health services. It is part of NEW Health's broader strategy to strengthen regional healthcare and workforce development.

The details

NEW Health, which operates 8 other clinical sites in the region, says the Chewelah project is central to its plans to expand services and support the local community. The new facility will add dental and in-person mental health care to the organization's existing primary care, pharmacy, and other healthcare offerings.

  • NEW Health announced the expansion plans on February 25, 2026.
  • The new dental and mental health services are expected to be operational within the next 2 years.

The players

NEW Health

A healthcare provider with multiple clinical sites in northeastern Washington.

Chewelah

A rural town in northeastern Washington where NEW Health is expanding its services.

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What’s next

NEW Health plans to begin construction on the new Chewelah facility later this year, with the goal of opening the expanded services within the next 24 months.

The takeaway

This investment by NEW Health demonstrates the organization's commitment to improving access to comprehensive healthcare, including critical dental and mental health services, for residents in this rural Washington community.