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Grant Incentivizes Vaccines
Posted in In The News on Jan 15, 2020
Through a collaboration with USD 465 Winfield nursing staff, City-Cowley County Health Department, and Dr. Todd Peters of William Newton Pediatrics, a $2,650 Pediatricians in Action grant was awarded in 2019 by the Kansas Pediatric Foundation.
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Breathe Better in 2020
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Jan 03, 2020
Numerous people have difficulty breathing through their nose. There are many issues affecting the nose that may contribute including structural issues, infections, allergies, irritants, and growths.
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First Baby of the Decade
Posted in In The News on Jan 02, 2020
The first baby born in 2020 at the William Newton Family Birthing Center was delivered at 9:23 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1 in Winfield, Kansas.
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Risks of Vaping and E-cigarettes on Our Children
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Dec 21, 2019
Widespread advertising of these products, including television, has contributed to the increase in use among youths who may believe that vaping is less harmful than smoking.
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Prevent Falls this Winter
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Dec 07, 2019
As winter approaches we all need tips to prevent falls and injuries. The National Council on Aging reports in the United States every 11 seconds an older adult will be treated in an emergency room for a fall.
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William Newton Home Health Gets New Home
Posted in In The News on Nov 14, 2019
After operating out of the lower level of the Winfield Healthcare Center since it opened in 1992, William Newton Home Health is moving to downtown Winfield at 1809 Main Street, Suite 200.
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Hospital Veteran Recognition Program Launches Veterans Day
Posted in In The News on Nov 08, 2019
Starting Monday, November 11, Veterans Day, the hospital is implementing a phased program beginning with a patient wristband, door magnet, and chart sticker.
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Winfield Students Scratch for Scrubs
Posted in In The News on Nov 07, 2019
Health Science Careers students at Winfield High School are offering discounts to local establishments with ‘Scratch & Help’ booklets. Half of the funds raised will benefit William Newton Hospital’s future expansion of the emergency department and half will go towards personalized scrubs for the students to wear during rotations.
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$46k Raised for Hospital; Auxiliary Named Healthcare Hero
Posted in In The News on Oct 30, 2019
William Newton Healthcare Foundation hosted its 12th annual fundraising event October 12 at Wheat State Wine Co. presented by Union State Bank.
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Cardiac Care in our Heartland: A Community Service Program
Posted in In The News on Oct 21, 2019
Since 2017, hospital administration and the board of trustees have been collecting applicable and current statistics that illustrate the strong need for a catheterization laboratory, also known as a ‘cath lab.’ Once in place, the cath lab can be used to diagnose and treat arterial abnormalities.