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Public Invited to Surgery Center Celebration
Posted in In The News on Nov 14, 2022
Since the original ceremony was canceled in March of 2020 due to COVID-19, William Newton Hospital is commemorating its surgery center expansion with a grand opening celebration for the H. L. Snyder Medical Foundation Surgery Center at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 20. The event will start on the north side of the hospital at 1300 E. Fifth Ave. in Winfield.
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Understanding Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted in Head-to-Toe Health , Weekend Check-Up Column on Nov 03, 2022
Medicare enrollment is October 15 through December 7 annually. During this annual window, Medicare plan enrollees can review and change Medicare coverage. During this period, you can join Parts of Medicare, and freely join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D health plan. Get helpful tips on what you need to know before making your plan choices.
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New Community Walking Program Starts in November
Posted in In The News on Oct 27, 2022
Through a collaboration between William Newton Hospital and Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce, a new community walking program called Downtown Doc Walks will start Thursday, November 3 at 4 pm at the chamber office located at 123 E. 9th Ave.
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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 Diagnostic Imaging , 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 , Radiation Oncology , 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 Education , 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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