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Catch Up On Care
Posted in HouseCalls , Primary Care on Dec 31, 2021
Your healthcare team at William Newton Hospital wants you to catch up on care. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of screenings for cancer, heart health, and other conditions has declined as well as child wellness visits. This has lead to worries of an even greater looming health crisis. We asked a few members of WNH's medical staff about the importance of staying up-to-date with preventative care.
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Quality Cardiac Care, Just a Heartbeat Away
Posted in Cardiology , HouseCalls on Dec 31, 2021
Ryan Beard, MD, began seeing patients full-time at William Newton Cardiology in September 2021. The clinic, located at the Physicians Pavilion in Winfield, is the only full-time practice in Cowley County dedicated to cardiovascular medicine.
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Why Visit a Nurse Practitioner?
Posted in HouseCalls , Primary Care on Dec 31, 2021
While physicians are an essential part of hospitals, clinics, and many other specialty services, nurse practitioners are often the best-kept secret at a medical practice. Nurse practitioners are able to do many of the same things doctors can, including seeing and diagnosing patients, ordering labs, prescribing medications, and making referrals. WNH has 10 nurse practitioners (NPs) who treat patients in a primary care setting. We asked a few of them about what they do in their clinics and why they think patients should consider seeing a NP as part of their regular health routine.
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Occupational Therapy: Adding Life to Days
Posted in HouseCalls , Rehabilitation Services on Dec 31, 2021
Traci Gronau, RN, is not a Winfield native but now considers Winfield home thanks in part to the dedicated therapists at William Newton Hospital (WNH). Traci was in a car accident on July 22, 2020 that left her paralyzed from the chest down. On her way to work as a nurse at Newton Medical Center, she was hit by a semi while crossing an intersection.
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Gala Raises a Record $59k for Hospital; Humpert Named Healthcare Hero
Posted in Foundation , In The News on Nov 04, 2021
Exceeding its goal of $50,000 and setting a new event record, the foundation raised $59,200 benefiting phase two of William Newton Hospital’s Second Century Campaign.
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One Survivor’s Dream: Help Others Be the Match
Posted in Weekend Check-Up Column on Oct 30, 2021
Not only has Hunter Ferguson begun the process of helping others diagnosed with blood cancers, but she is also bravely sharing her story in the hopes of raising awareness for a virtual donor drive.
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Transforming Donor Perspectives through Community Innovation
Posted in Foundation , In The News on Oct 30, 2021
Annika Morris was invited to be one of 35 presenters for the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy International three-day virtual conference beginning October 20 alongside consultant Thad Henry of Rogge + Associates.
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Physical Therapy’s Rich History in Winfield
Posted in Rehabilitation Services , Weekend Check-Up Column on Oct 23, 2021
To recognize October’s National Physical Therapy Month, I’d like to share about the field’s early beginnings in the state of Kansas connected to a Winfield resident.
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William Newton Hospital Welcomes New Cardiologist
Posted in Cardiology , In The News on Aug 31, 2021
Starting September 7, Ryan Beard, MD will be seeing patients at William Newton Cardiology. The clinic, located at the Physicians Pavilion in Winfield, is the only full-time practice in Cowley County dedicated to cardiovascular medicine.
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William Newton Hospital Recognizes Butters, Welcomes Sawyer
Posted in In The News on Aug 16, 2021
During May’s meeting, William Newton Hospital administrators honored Brenda Butters for her years of service as a member of the board of trustees. Butters completed two terms in June.