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WNH Names Leaders in Key Financial Positions
Posted in In The News on Jul 28, 2023
Earlier this year, Kara Goff stepped into the chief financial officer role at William Newton Hospital. Goff assumed this position from Brian Barta, who was named chief executive officer in December. In May, Goff’s controller position was filled by Beth Zimmerman.
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Downtown Doc Walks Off on the Right Foot
Posted in In The News on Jul 24, 2023
Through a partnership between William Newton Hospital and Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Doc Walks meet-ups occur at 4:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month.
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Summer Safety: Heat Emergencies
Posted in Education , Emergency Care , Weekend Check-Up Column on Jul 22, 2023
Summer is in full swing, and we need to be aware that extreme heat events do occur in Kansas. There are three stages of heat emergency and all of them are serious. Everyone should be able to spot symptoms of a heat emergency because getting treatment in the early stages of a heat incident will help prevent it from progressing to a more serious condition.
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Union State Bank Pledges $10k to Hospital
Posted in Foundation , In The News on Jul 20, 2023
Bringing Union State Bank’s contributions to $151,000 since 2010, the bank renewed its annual pledge to William Newton Healthcare Foundation. This gift names Union State Bank as presenting sponsor for the foundation’s major fundraiser, a formal gala and benefit auction.
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Bass N’ BBQ Reels in Funds for Hospital
Posted in Foundation , In The News on Jul 10, 2023
June’s Bass N' BBQ bass fishing tournament, barbeque competition, and kids' fishing derby raised $1,700 for William Newton Hospital. Hosted by Winfield City Lake, the William Newton Healthcare Foundation’s inaugural event registered 15 boats, or 30 anglers, four barbeque teams, and 11 kids.
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Summer Safety: Tips for Ticks
Posted in Education , Head-to-Toe Health , Weekend Check-Up Column on Jul 08, 2023
Warm weather = enjoying the outside fun! But don’t forget to take time to be careful of the outside dangers.
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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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