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Look Before You Lock
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Jul 27, 2019
Outside of crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States. That’s why William Newton Hospital is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in an attempt to reduce these deaths by reminding parents and caregivers about the dangers of vehicular heatstroke and leaving children in hot cars.
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Corporate Giving, Collaboration Key to Hospital Campaign
Posted in In The News on Jul 09, 2019
In June, William Newton Hospital announced it had successfully reached its fundraising goal of $3 million for the first phase of the Second Century Campaign for the surgical department expansion.
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Summertime Safety
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Jun 29, 2019
Summer time is upon us. How can you keep you and your family safe during all the exciting activities that come with the season? Follow these tips to make this the most memorable and enjoyable summer yet.
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William Newton Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence
Posted in In The News on Jun 26, 2019
William Newton Hospital physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered last week to celebrate the Center of Distinction Award, which was given to William Newton Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.
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Heartfelt Gifts Make ‘Cuddles for Noah’ Possible
Posted in In The News on Jun 19, 2019
Thanks to a spark ignited by 20-year-old Cowley College student Hunter Ferguson, families at William Newton Hospital who experience the heartbreaking loss of a stillbirth have been given the gift of time. This spring, donors, caregivers, and families converged to bring a CuddleCot to the Family Birthing Center in Winfield.
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Hospital Reaches $3M Campaign Goal
Posted in In The News on Jun 11, 2019
William Newton Hospital has officially reached its goal of raising $3 million in the first phase of the Second Century Campaign and recently celebrated with a community-wide event at Island Park. Emceed by retired news anchor and broadcast journalist Larry Hatteberg, the event featured live music, kids’ activities, treats, and several special recognitions.
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Wound Care Awareness Week: Types of Chronic Wounds
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Jun 01, 2019
Every year, chronic wounds affect approximately 6.7 million people in the U.S. Although there are numerous types of non-healing wounds, the following are the four most prevalent - each with different appearances, symptoms and causes: infectious wounds, vascular wounds, radiation related wounds and surgical wounds.
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Public Invited to Hospital Celebration
Posted in In The News on May 28, 2019
William Newton Hospital will celebrate the successful first phase of a capital campaign enabling the expansion of the surgical department with an ‘afternoon in the park’ from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 at the Island Park Performance Venue.
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Sisk Delivers 1000 Babies at WNH
Posted in In The News on May 21, 2019
The 1000th baby vaginally delivered by midwife Tarena Sisk, CNM, APRN, at the William Newton Hospital Family Birthing Center in Winfield was born Tuesday, May 14 at 9:33 p.m.
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Trail Run Raises a Record $7K for William Newton Hospital
Posted in In The News on May 19, 2019
Wheat State Wine Co. presented the William Newton Healthcare Foundation with a check for $7,000 during the 7th annual Wine-O Trail Run on May 4 & 5. Wheat State Wine Co. hosts the run every year as a benefit for WNHF.