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Junebug Jog Returns in Person at WHS
Posted in In The News on May 20, 2021
After transitioning to virtual in 2020, participants can now register for the Junebug Jog events to be held Saturday, June 12 at a new start and finish location, Winfield High School.
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WNH Continues COVID-19 Protocols
Posted in In The News on May 18, 2021
With several developments taking place regarding COVID-19 guidelines for the general public, the William Newton Hospital incident command system team met Monday to review the changes.
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Home Health Care During COVID
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on May 08, 2021
We have seen inside “peeks” of hospitals around the country fighting COVID-19; doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and others in full personal protective equipment (PPE) caring for the sick with such grace, bravery, and determination. But I am going to give you a peek of another group of people providing direct care to COVID-19 patients: the home health nurse.
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About the William Newton Wound Healing Center
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column , Wound Care on Apr 24, 2021
At William Newton Hospital, wound care is located on the 2nd floor and has been open since 2014.
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Don’t Delay Your Medicare Exams
Posted in Primary Care , Weekend Check-Up Column on Apr 10, 2021
For those on Medicare, this includes scheduling either your “Welcome to Medicare” or your Annual Medicare Wellness visit. The “Welcome to Medicare” visit is for patients new to Medicare in the past 12 months while the Annual Medicare Wellness visit can be completed every year for those on Medicare.
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Coming Home for Healthcare
Posted in Rehabilitation Services , Swing Bed , Weekend Check-Up Column on Apr 03, 2021
I am proud to be a longtime employee of William Newton Hospital and would like to share a few options for continuing care after a major surgery or hospital stay.
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Headlights for Heroes Planned
Posted in In The News on Mar 09, 2021
As a show of respect and support for healthcare workers and emergency responders, the public is invited to join the Headlights for Heroes motorcade driving around the William Newton Hospital campus on Thursday, March 11.
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Ear Issues in Children
Posted in Audiology , Weekend Check-Up Column on Feb 27, 2021
February is Kids ENT (Ear, Nose, & Throat) Health month. I’d like to share some information about ear infections.
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William Newton Cardiology Offers PAD Screening
Posted in Cardiology , In The News on Feb 09, 2021
In recognition of American Heart Month, William Newton Cardiology is offering free screenings to the public for peripheral arterial disease or PAD.
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Patient Finds Relief from Pain with Interventional Radiology
Posted in In The News on Jan 30, 2021
Following a car accident and a subsequent fall, Winfield’s Elizabeth Vaughan was experiencing what she described as “horrible pain” in her back. Vaughan tried to remedy her discomfort by working with William Newton Hospital physical therapist Julie Ross. But the pain was too unbearable, even for therapy. Ross referred her to a new practice right here in Winfield, William Newton Interventional Radiology.