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Volunteering: Good for the Heart and Soul
Posted in Auxiliary , 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.
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WNH Names New Leaders
Posted in In The News on Jan 17, 2022
William Newton Hospital recently announced new leadership in five positions at the hospital.
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Dr. Beard Expands Outreach in Neodesha
Posted in Cardiology , In The News on Jan 14, 2022
Starting February 16, Ryan Beard, MD is returning to Neodesha to see patients at the Wilson Medical Center (WMC) specialty clinic located on the hospital campus at 2600 Ottawa Rd. Dr. Beard is now scheduling office visits on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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William Newton Hospital Welcomes First Baby
Posted in Family Birthing Center , In The News on Jan 03, 2022
The first baby born in 2022 at the William Newton Family Birthing Center was delivered at 8:04 a.m. on Sunday, January 2.
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A Survivor, Three Times Over
Posted in HouseCalls , Nursing Services on Dec 31, 2021
Allan and Susan Norton have lived in the Winfield community their entire lives and are big advocates of quality local healthcare. The following is a letter submitted by Susan about the life-saving care they have received from our team at WNH on multiple occasions, specifically focusing on their recent experience with COVID-19.