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Cardiologist's Visit to Cedar Vale Rescheduled
Posted in In The News on Mar 15, 2023
As part of its ongoing rural health outreach at the Cedar Vale clinic and community wellness initiative Beats Go On, William Newton Hospital has partnered with The People’s Place to bring board-certified interventional cardiologist Ryan Beard, MD to speak with the citizens of Cedar Vale. Dr. Beard’s presentation is slated for 12:15 p.m. on April 11 at 609 Cedar St.
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Heard About Foot & Ankle Minimally Invasive Surgery?
Posted in Head-to-Toe Health , Weekend Check-Up Column on Mar 08, 2023
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) is a technique used by foot and ankle podiatric surgeons to correct specific conditions with very small incisions. This technique has gained attention among surgeons and patients alike due to its reported faster recovery time, smaller scars, and reduced postoperative opioid use.
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Surgeon’s Visit to Moline Public Library Rescheduled
Posted in In The News on Mar 07, 2023
Dr. Morrissey was scheduled to speak at the Moline Public Library in January, but the event was postponed due to inclement weather. The new event is slated for 2:00 p.m. on March 29 at the library at 107 N Main St. Refreshments will be served.
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Bass N’ BBQ to Benefit William Newton Healthcare Foundation, Now Taking Entries
Posted in In The News on Mar 01, 2023
Registration is open for the first annual Bass N' BBQ bass fishing tournament, BBQ competition, and kids' fishing derby on Saturday, May 6. Hosted by Winfield City Lake, all proceeds will benefit William Newton Healthcare Foundation.
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When Wounds Persist, Seek Specialized Care
Posted in In The News on Feb 28, 2023
William Newton Wound Healing Center is a thriving center providing care for many types of wounds, and is able to assess, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages. Patients come to the wound center to receive treatment for wounds such as abrasions, lacerations, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, surgical dehiscence, trauma wounds, abscesses, neuropathic ulcers, burns, and pressure ulcers. Early recognition is imperative to begin an accurate treatment plan.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation: Helping Heal Your Heart
Posted in In The News on Feb 28, 2023
In honor of American Heart Month, WNH is calling attention to the role of cardiac rehabilitation in reducing the potentially devastating effects of heart disease. Recent scientific studies have shown that people who complete a cardiac rehabilitation program following a cardiac event or surgery can increase their life expectancy by up to five years.
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Staying Close to Home for Stroke Care
Posted in In The News on Feb 28, 2023
WNH partnered with HCA Healthcare to bring telehealth options for stroke care and neurology services to the emergency department, providing an extra level of support to local providers in assessing and treating conditions that once required a patient to be transferred to a larger facility away from family and their support system.
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Life-Saving Skills Taught at Community CPR Event
Posted in In The News on Feb 15, 2023
Last Friday, William Newton Hospital, USD 465, and Winfield Fire/EMS, hosted a free community-wide CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification event at Baden Square in Winfield.
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Commotio Cordis: A Rare Phenomenon in Sports
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Feb 14, 2023
In commemorating February’s American Heart Month, William Newton Hospital would like to use this chance to educate the community on what seems to be a little-known phenomenon in sports.
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Communities Talk Rural Health
Posted in In The News on Feb 07, 2023
The inaugural sessions of the Radcliff Lecture Series on Rural Health took place on Thursday at the Physicians Pavilion in Winfield and on Friday at Aunt B’s in Sedan. Hosted by William Newton Healthcare Foundation in conjunction with the Beats Go On community wellness initiative, Dr. Nancy W. Dickey, executive director of the Center for Optimizing Rural Health, spoke to over 100 attendees on the importance of different entities working together to bolster access to health and wellness resources in rural areas.