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.

What you should know about colorectal cancer

Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Mar 09, 2019

Although a cancer diagnosis is something nobody wants to imagine or talk about, bringing awareness to a treatable cancer is extremely important.

American Heart Month: The impact of heart health on wound healing

Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Feb 23, 2019

Heart health is important to the body’s overall wellness and function. The heart circulates oxygen and nutrient-rich blood throughout the body.

Denim Makes a Difference at WNH

Posted in In The News on Feb 18, 2019

William Newton Hospital’s dress code policy doesn’t allow jeans. Yet once a month, employees have the opportunity to give back by donning denim.

WNH Implements Visitation Restrictions

Posted in In The News on Feb 06, 2019

The hospital asks visitors experiencing any signs or symptoms of influenza, including coughing, fever/chills, runny nose, sore throat, or muscle/body aches to stay home or wear a mask.

Know Your Numbers to Protect Your Heart

Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Feb 02, 2019

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America. The good news is that it can often be prevented.

Healing is as easy as breathing

Posted in In The News on Jan 29, 2019

The physicians and clinicians at the William Newton Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center in Winfield use leading edge therapies to reintroduce the body's innate ability to heal chronic wounds. One state-of-the-art therapy being used to save limbs from amputation updates the folk wisdom that fresh air cures anything.

Living the Caregiver Life

Posted in In The News on Jan 28, 2019

Rachel Livingston, BSN, RN, William Newton Home Health Director

Becoming a caregiver for an elderly friend or family member is somewhat like becoming a new parent. There is no instruction manual or tr...