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WNH CEO Search Underway
Posted in In The News on Oct 19, 2022
On October 7, William Newton Hospital’s board of trustees began taking applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer following Ben Quinton’s resignation effective September 30. The board intends to close the application process on October 21.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Posted in Head-to-Toe Health , Weekend Check-Up Column on Oct 18, 2022
Mammograms not only detect changes in a woman’s breast health well before an abnormal mass can be felt by a patient or a physician, but they also greatly improve breast cancer survival rates. Women who have breast cancer detected early have a 98% chance of survival and may need less serious treatment. Learn helpful information to understand your mammogram.
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Be the Match® Drive Seeking Donors
Posted in In The News on Oct 18, 2022
William Newton Hospital, Family Care Center, and Hunter’s Heroes will host the second annual donor drive for the National Marrow Donor Program with both in-person and virtual options. Be The Match® is a national registry for blood stem cell and bone marrow donors.
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Will You Be Someone’s Hero?
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Oct 13, 2022
Starting October 19, William Newton Hospital, Hunter’s Heroes, and now also Family Care Center will host another donor drive – this time with both in-person and virtual options. In conjunction with these events, Hunter Ferguson has penned a follow-up to her October 30, 2021 column.
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Hospitals Collaborate to offer Surgery Services Countywide
Posted in In The News on Oct 06, 2022
William Newton Hospital and SCK Health Medical Center have been working together to offer general surgery options to the people of Cowley County and its surrounding communities. General surgeon Patrick Bloedel, MD will continue to practice at the Physicians Pavilion in Winfield and continue to see patients at SCK Health Specialty Clinic in Arkansas City.
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What Men Need to Know About Prostate Cancer
Posted in Head-to-Toe Health , Weekend Check-Up Column on Sep 21, 2022
September, designated as Prostate Cancer Awareness month, provides an opportune time to remind men about the importance of annual wellness visits and screenings, even amidst the pandemic.
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What You Need to Know About Diabetes
Posted in Head-to-Toe Health , Weekend Check-Up Column on Aug 11, 2022
Diabetes is a disease that can lead to heart attacks, strokes, blindness, loss of circulation, and other conditions. The good news is that diabetes can be controlled, and people with diabetes can lead full, healthy lives. Early diagnosis and compliance with medical advice can significantly improve the prognosis.
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New Leaders Recognized at WNH
Posted in In The News on Aug 10, 2022
Earlier this summer, William Newton Hospital welcomed two new leaders to the hospital team. William Newton Hospital administration and board of trustees welcome each of these skilled leaders.
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Moline Rural Health Clinic Celebrates with Library and Dr. Ryan Beard
Posted in In The News on Aug 08, 2022
On Thursday, August 4, Moline Public Library Director Dianne Cucar helped the original Moline Clinic board and current clinic employees celebrate their accomplishments. At the celebration, held at the library, attendees also learned about cardiology basics from William Newton Cardiology’s Dr. Ryan Beard.
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New OB/GYN comes to Winfield
Posted in In The News on Jul 28, 2022
Serving the greater Cowley County area as the only female board-certified OB/GYN, Rebekah Ross, MD started practicing at Sunflower OB/GYN in early June at the Physicians Pavilion in Winfield.