-
Hospital Reaches $3M Campaign Goal
Posted in In The News on Jun 11, 2019
William Newton Hospital has officially reached its goal of raising $3 million in the first phase of the Second Century Campaign and recently celebrated with a community-wide event at Island Park. Emceed by retired news anchor and broadcast journalist Larry Hatteberg, the event featured live music, kids’ activities, treats, and several special recognitions.
-
Wound Care Awareness Week: Types of Chronic Wounds
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Jun 01, 2019
Every year, chronic wounds affect approximately 6.7 million people in the U.S. Although there are numerous types of non-healing wounds, the following are the four most prevalent - each with different appearances, symptoms and causes: infectious wounds, vascular wounds, radiation related wounds and surgical wounds.
-
Public Invited to Hospital Celebration
Posted in In The News on May 28, 2019
William Newton Hospital will celebrate the successful first phase of a capital campaign enabling the expansion of the surgical department with an ‘afternoon in the park’ from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 at the Island Park Performance Venue.
-
Sisk Delivers 1000 Babies at WNH
Posted in In The News on May 21, 2019
The 1000th baby vaginally delivered by midwife Tarena Sisk, CNM, APRN, at the William Newton Hospital Family Birthing Center in Winfield was born Tuesday, May 14 at 9:33 p.m.
-
Trail Run Raises a Record $7K for William Newton Hospital
Posted in In The News on May 19, 2019
Wheat State Wine Co. presented the William Newton Healthcare Foundation with a check for $7,000 during the 7th annual Wine-O Trail Run on May 4 & 5. Wheat State Wine Co. hosts the run every year as a benefit for WNHF.
-
6 Simple Steps to Prevent Falls
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on May 04, 2019
As the weather warms and the days grow longer, many of us are becoming more active. With this increased activity, there may be an increased risk for falls.
-
William Newton Hospital Marketing Efforts Honored in Statewide Competition
Posted in In The News on Apr 23, 2019
William Newton Hospital was recognized for excellence in public relations and marketing for projects created by the hospital’s marketing team.
-
Let’s talk about foot health and chronic wounds
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Apr 20, 2019
Right now, 6.7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than two million of those are suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer.
-
Community National Bank Donates $90k to William Newton Hospital
Posted in In The News on Apr 09, 2019
Community National Bank and Trust employees put William Newton Hospital closer to its phase one Second Century Campaign fundraising goal in an extraordinary way. Through a corporate gift, individual employee contributions, and estate gifts, the bank has given $90,000.
-
When to see a doctor for ringing in your ears
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Mar 23, 2019
The term “tinnitus” refers to sounds that are both heard and originate in the head or ears, but are not caused by environmental sounds. These sounds are often described as “buzzing”, “ringing”, or “roaring” and can change in loudness or character over the course of the day or over longer time periods.