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William Newton Hospital Marketing Efforts Honored in Statewide Competition
Posted in In The News on Jul 06, 2023
Kansas hospitals and health systems, including William Newton Hospital, were recently recognized for excellence in public relations and marketing efforts by the Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators through its annual Emerald Awards competition. William Newton Hospital submitted five entries and earned five Emerald Awards.
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Tennis Elbow: Not Just for Tennis Players
Posted in Head-to-Toe Health , Rehabilitation Services , Weekend Check-Up Column on Jul 01, 2023
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is an inflammatory condition of the muscles and tendons located in the forearm that are responsible for extending the wrist and hand. Pain is typically located on the outer (lateral) elbow near the epicondyle, or the bump on the outside of the elbow. The forearm muscles become damaged and inflamed initially, usually due to repetitive or awkward movements of the wrist and hand. In most cases, microtrauma may also occur with small microtears in the muscle attachments.
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Wound Care Tips & Tricks to Use at Home
Posted in Head-to-Toe Health , Weekend Check-Up Column , Wound Care on Jun 27, 2023
If you find yourself with an open wound, be prepared to care for it initially. Minor wounds such as scrapes, punctures, or cuts can be managed at home most of the time. However, more severe injuries or animal bites would require immediate medical attention.
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Hartley Joins WNH, Thielen Transitions to HPW
Posted in In The News on Jun 19, 2023
William Newton Hospital in Winfield recently announced changes to providers across four clinics. Melanie Hartley, APRN, is returning to William Newton Hospital to provide primary care at William Newton Dexter Clinic and William Newton Hillside Family Medicine.
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If This Is the ER, Why Does It Take So Long?
Posted in Emergency Care , Head-to-Toe Health , Weekend Check-Up Column on Jun 01, 2023
The Emergency Department (ED) is open 24 hours a day every day, no matter the holiday or the weather. When you have a medical concern, we’re there to try and answer your concerns. Expectations of the ED have changed as people’s perception and access to healthcare have changed. However, the base reason for the ED has not: to rule out emergency conditions.
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Junebug Jog & Ride Slated for June 10
Posted in In The News on May 19, 2023
Registration is open for the Winfield community’s 34th annual Junebug Jog & Ride events on Saturday, June 10 hosted by William Newton Hospital, Winfield Recreation Commission, and Walnut Valley Outpost.
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Risks, Signs & Symptoms… What You Need to Know About Strokes
Posted in Education , Emergency Care , Head-to-Toe Health , Primary Care , Weekend Check-Up Column on May 05, 2023
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Knowing how to tell if you or someone else is having a stroke and how to respond saves lives! A stroke is a condition in which the brain can’t get blood flow and happens when one or more blood vessels leading to the brain is blocked or bursts. Since 2018, a stroke is considered a neurological disease (prior it was classified by WHO as cardiovascular). The new classification acknowledges that neurologists treat stroke patients and that survivors live with life-changing neurological consequences. It is also making the burden of stroke clearer and is leading to improvements in stroke research funding and provision of care for stroke patients.
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Bass N’ BBQ Rescheduled Due to Water Levels
Posted in Foundation , In The News on Apr 28, 2023
The first annual Bass N' BBQ bass fishing tournament, BBQ competition, and kids' fishing derby has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 24.
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WNH Improves Nurse Staffing, Leaders Share Strategies
Posted in In The News on Apr 26, 2023
One of the strategies William Newton Hospital has been implementing to improve its financial position is to reduce the utilization of contract labor. The hospital’s Director of Human Resources Tiffany Shinneman, SHRM-CP says recent staffing levels, especially in nursing units, should be celebrated.
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Addressing changes to OB care in Cowley County
Posted in In The News on Mar 30, 2023
Recent announcements regarding changes in obstetrical (OB) care from SCK Health Medical Center and Sunflower Birth Center have brought many questions from the community. William Newton Hospital (WNH) is diligently working to ensure patients have continued access to OB care.
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