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WNH Welcomes New Leaders
Posted in In The News on Apr 29, 2022
In April, William Newton Hospital announced changes in five leadership positions on the Winfield campus.
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Wine-O Trail Run Turns 10
Posted in In The News on Apr 26, 2022
Wheat State Wine Co.’s Wine-O Trail Run benefitting the William Newton Healthcare Foundation is approaching its tenth year, and event organizers are celebrating with a post-race concert and other extras. Registration is still open for the event, slated for Saturday, May 21.
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Celebrate Occupational Therapy Month
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Mar 31, 2022
April’s Occupational Therapy Month celebrates the holistic approach that occupational therapy (OT) has brought to healthcare. Occupational therapists design strategies for everyday living and customize environments to develop and maximize potential.
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It's an MRI FYI
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Mar 24, 2022
The MRI team at William Newton Hospital in Winfield serves the south-central Kansas region with high-quality imaging. For scheduling convenience, MRIs can often be scheduled as late as 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Volunteering: Good for the Heart and Soul
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Mar 23, 2022
WNH is so fortunate to have 47 in-house volunteers and 117 auxiliary members. We are seeking more volunteers to join our team (a.k.a. The Blue Crew) and have several positions open.
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Hospital Making Laboratory Improvements
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 18, 2022
William Newton Hospital has been making numerous process improvements in its clinical laboratory after a full review from its licensing body CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). Improvements are mostly clerical.
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Blood transfusion notice
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 26, 2022
In the interest of patient safety, William Newton Hospital has placed a temporary pause on certain scheduled surgeries and scheduled deliveries, following an in-depth review of our blood bank.
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Help Choosing the Right Medicare Plan
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Jan 29, 2022
With all its parts, enrolling in Medicare is a bit like alphabet soup – A, B, C, D, and more. It can feel overwhelming, and seniors need to be aware of how their choice could affect their care.
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Addressing Hearing Loss in the New Year
Posted in Audiology , In The News on Jan 29, 2022
New Year’s resolutions have been made and we all remain optimistic that we can meet those goals we set for ourselves. Whether these aspirations are to lose weight, be more physically active, or even hear better, being able to cross one off that list early on will surely bring a sense of satisfaction. It’s that last goal – to hear better – that I want to talk about.
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PSA: Stop the Spread
Posted in In The News on Jan 28, 2022
Our local healthcare system needs your help. Emergency departments and clinics are overflowing. Inpatient and ICU beds are at capacity. Lab, radiology, and respiratory services are busier than ever. Now two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare workers who remain are tough and our frontlines are still strong.