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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 …

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. …

For most Medicare recipients the open enrollment period feels overwhelming trying to decide whether to get their benefits through traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan like an HMO or PPO. Here are some of the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage: Traditional Medicare Provided directly through Medicare Part A benefits (Inpatient, Skilled Nursing, Hospice or Home Health) are generally …

For Immediate Release: October 23, 2018 Media Contact: Melissa Blasius-Nuanez Mobile: 480-320-0592 UPDATE: 21 AZ Cases Linked to Salmonella Outbreak  ADHS urges families to check their freezers for recalled beef. PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has now confirmed 21 cases of illness in Arizonans from Salmonella Newport linked raw beef products, which were      recalled earlier this …

Choosing A Medicare Plan Medicare is confusing to most people. It doesn’t have to be that way. You don’t need to be an expert to chose a Medicare plan. But, you do need some basic tools to feel confident that you made a good decision. I’ll give you two examples: 1. Do you know what the government (Medicare) does for …

Excellent Nurses at WCH Editor: At the present time I am under the care of the two certified wound nurses in the wound care clinic at the Hospital – Antoinette Lowell and Ruthie Hittle. I have been under their care for several months now. We are making great strides in achieving the success of healing my wounds. I see these …

Veteran’s Administration – Frequently Asked Questions (click here for printer friendly) Will VA pay secondary to Medicare, Medicare Advantage or other Commercial Health Plans? No. You may not use your Veteran’s Administration Health Plan in conjunction with another health insurance.  You must choose one or the other to pay for your services. What if my Emergency Room is not covered …

Good Afternoon WCH Team I want to thank all of you for your great professional care of me 2 weeks ago. I thank the clinic staff for taking care of me on short notice to see Dr. Kravetz within 30 minutes of calling after 4PM. Thank you Dr Kravetz for walking me to the ED, I was in denial and …

WCH has admitted our first flu patient last week. Some areas of the country are already starting to see an increased number of cases.  If that is the case, this has the markings of a bad flu season with an early start! Please schedule your flu shot TODAY!! 928-668-1833 Click Here For more information on this year’s flu season.  

For Immediate Release: October 4, 2018 Media Contact: Melissa Blasius-Nuanez Mobile: 480-320-0592 Raw Beef Products Recalled  People should discard or return recalled meat to avoid foodborne illness PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) advises Arizonans to discard or return certain ground beef products, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a voluntary recall this morning. JBS …