Don’t Avoid the Party – Enjoy the Party! Debra J. Loder, RDN Registered Dietitian, Dietary Manager for Wickenburg Community Hospital 520 Rose Lane, Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body’s blood glucose is too high. Insulin is a hormone that is made by the pancreas. Insulin helps to take the sugar (glucose) from the food you …
31December
December 19th, 2018 Printer friendly Handouts – PDF Free Community Nutrition Classes presented by Debra Loder, RDN Join us one Wednesday a month in the Hospital Activity Room from 12 – 1 pm for educational nutrition classes. Debra will not only present information on the given subject but is always open for questions and suggestions on new topic suggestions. Please …
12December
We have an exciting project here at Wickenburg Community Hospital that Patients, Families, Visitors and Employees are talking about! Do you ever have the opportunity to spend time in or at least walk through our beautiful courtyard? Have you noticed a Hummingbird feeder or two? Would you believe there are actually 7 in the courtyard alone? “What is so special …
12December
The employees at Wickenburg Community Hospital have devised a fantastic way to “give-back” to our community with a new program called “Jean Day for Charity”. Once a month, on a designated day, WCH employees have the option to pay $5.00 to wear jeans to work. The events committee has chosen several local organizations to be the recipient of their generous …
12December
One great resource for health is foodandhealth.com – Check them out and stay tuned for our continued education on nutrition. Food Safety Pot Luck has detailed information on safe practices when attending or hosting a potluck.
12December
Free Community Nutrition Classes presented by Debra Loder, RDN Join us one Wednesday a month in the Hospital Activity Room from 12 – 1 pm for educational nutrition classes. Debra will not only present information on the given subject but is always open for questions and suggestions on new topic suggestions. Please RSVP at 928-668-5510 Previous Classes: December 19th, 2018 …
28November
Community Announcement On Tuesday, December 4 beginning at 7:00AM, your community hospital will start on an incredibly important journey that is all about harnessing “the cloud” to serve you even better. During the early part of 2017, the Board of Directors held a strategic planning retreat that culminated in a list of 7 strategic planning priorities referenced as Vision 2020. …
16November
Are you suffering from Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are tissue consisting of blood vessels, connective tissue, and a small amount of muscle. We all have hemorrhoids. It is normal anatomy. However, when hemorrhoids become enlarged, it may cause symptoms. There are two main types of hemorrhoids: internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids are covered with a lining called mucosa inside anal canal. …
5November
Medicare Part D It’s that time of the year again! Open enrollment for Medicare will begin October 15 through December 7, 2018. New patients who have turned 65 and anyone who is already enrolled in Medicare Part D should come to the Wickenburg Community Hospital Pharmacy to get a free consultation during this enrollment period. So, what is Medicare Part …
30October
With visiting Cardiologists and Advanced Cardiac Imaging Modalities, the convenience factor is stacked in your favor at Wickenburg Community Hospital. You can stay close to home for a wide range of healthcare services. Our commitment to quality doctors and the latest technology gives you a head start on living healthy. Wickenburg Community Hospital is here for your diagnostic cardiovascular needs. …