08/30/2026
We're back with another nostalgic comparison!
For more than 80 years, Colby’s health care story has continued to grow and change — from St. Thomas Hospital to today’s Citizens Health.
St. Thomas Hospital opened in 1941 through the Works Progress Administration (WPA). In 1948, it expanded to include emergency facilities, a polio ward and a two-story chapel.
A new hospital building was constructed in 1982, followed by additional expansions and renovations over the years.
And what happened to the original St. Thomas Hospital? After serving as a hospital, the historic building eventually became St. Thomas Historic Residences, an affordable apartment community preserving many of its historic features.
Today, another chapter is here. The newest Citizens Health facility was completed in 2025, bringing Citizens Medical Center and Family Center for Health Care together under one roof.
The buildings may have changed, but the commitment to caring for our community remains. ❤️
*Disclaimer some pictures were pulled from museum archives and others were pulled from Citizens Health page. For more pictures with the recent updates to Citizens Health, find them on their page.
