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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:           Terrie Davidson Community Relations Manager Wickenburg Community Hospital terrie.davidson@wickhosp.com 928-684-3219 WICKENBURG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PATIENT BILLING WICKENBURG, AZ (October 13, 2021) – Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) has updated the statement process for all patients to improve timeliness and effective patient billing. Unfortunately, during the implementation WCH became aware that several errors were made in the most recent …

     Hernias are enlarged natural openings in the body or separations of muscle that allow underlying tissue to protrude through them.  An example of a natural opening hernia is the hiatal hernia that allows a portion of the stomach to protrude into the chest cavity.  Most hernias occur across the abdominal wall between the rib cage and the hips.      …

Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) Orthopedic Surgery Services recently acquired Mako SmartRobotics™ for total knee replacement surgeries. Mako Total Knee combines Stryker’s advanced robotic technology with its clinically proven Triathlon Total Knee System,1 which enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience.2 This new robot needed a name, so WCH’s Orthopedic team invited all the school age children from the …

The Arizona Department of Health Services released the following information regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Communication from the Immunization Program Office: “The CDC has made the following recommendations for a single booster dose of Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine based on recommendations from the ACIP. It is recommended at least six months after completion of an initial 2-dose primary Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine series …

I’m sure that you know the familiar expression, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”  This phrase was first created in 1913, and was based on a proverb that originated in 1866.  The original quote was: “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” Eating more apples may not actually be …

Comments below were provided by real patients and visitors of Wickenburg Community Hospital: When I woke up in the morning and saw the feeder it brought great joy to my heart. I love humming birds! What a great idea. Awesome way to lift patients spirits. – Sandra C. I have really enjoyed watching the hummingbirds! – Richard K. What a …

Is your Immune System Performing at its Best? As cold and flu season approaches, it is important to be sure your immune system is as strong as possible. The immune system is a multifaceted, complex system that protects the body from internal and external foreign substances, to restore normal function. Maintaining immune health requires a comprehensive plan that includes proper …

It is difficult to express our gratitude for the “steller” care my husband Frank Middleton received while in the Wickenburg Hospital. First you saved his life, then you took care of him each day. There is a tremendous amount of “team work” displayed between doctors, nurses & respiratory therapists! Thank you does not begin to give the credit and respect …

WCH continues to wait for a date from Arizona Department of Health as to when the 3rd doses for the vaccine will be released. Once this date is released WCH will provide as much information as possible on appointments being made available at the Wickenburg Community Hospital. In the mean time those seeking vaccine can find a vaccination location at …

A Primary Care Provider (PCP) is a health care practitioner who sees people of all ages that have common medical problems and/or health and wellness issues. This person can be a physician, a physician assistant (PA), or a family nurse practitioner (FNP). Your PCP is often involved in all stages of your life, so it is important to select someone …