Benefits of Telehealth Telehealth has become more widely used as the pandemic continues to linger. It has provided options to patients that allow them to schedule an appointment and be evaluated by their provider without additional exposure to the COVID-19 virus. The comfort and convenience of telehealth has shined light on virtual medicine and many are enjoying the concept of …
2March
Wickenburg, AZ, March 2nd, 2021 – Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) will have the first public COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on March 3rd, 2021 with multiple clinics to follow. “The State of AZ has been receiving limited doses of vaccine with no promise as to the quantity of vaccine doses WCH will receive.” Karen Smith RN, NMCC, LSSGB Manager, Infection Prevention and …
1March
Be Alert to the Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion Not all wounds are visible & brain injuries do not discriminate. What is a Concussion: A Concussion is a brain injury caused when the force from a blow to the head, sudden deceleration, or other impact to the body travels to the head. When the force of the body causes …
22February
WCH COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Wickenburg Community Hospital is excited to begin offering public vaccine clinics on behalf of the Arizona Department of Health Services. The organization is grateful for the opportunity to assist in the distribution process in our rural community. WHEN: The first public clinic will be held on March 3rd, 2021 with multiple to follow well into early …
18February
By: Debra Loder, RDN, Wickenburg Community Hospital As spring approaches, those of you who garden may start thinking about what you are going to plant this year. Having home grown fruit and vegetables during the spring and early summer months not only helps with your grocery bill, but is also nice to have produce freshly picked from your own garden. …
17February
Written by: Deborah Lakin, OT, MBA, Director of Rehabilitation To continue providing superior service while accommodating social distancing protocols, Wickenburg Community Hospital’s Rehabilitation Center has launched remote therapy for patients via telehealth virtual visits. Sessions may begin via tele-therapy February 22nd, 2021. With telehealth the therapy team can continue to build rapport, engagement and education by building, sharing, and discussing …
16February
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Terrie Davidson Community Relations Manager Wickenburg Community Hospital terrie.davidson@wickhosp.com 928-684-3219 Wickenburg, AZ, February 16, 2021 – Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) is continuing preparations to open a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. “WCH is conducting staff training on the vaccine distribution event processes this week. We expect to begin community vaccine distribution events in early March. Once dates, times …
12February
Think BIG! Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) now offers the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG program for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The program is based on the most effective, evidence-based strategies for learning and neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to change). LSVT BIG is an intensive treatment customized to help individuals with PD and other neurological conditions, address activities …
9February
written by: Karen Smith RN, NMCC, LSSGB Manager Infection Prevention and Employee Health Chair, Safety Subcommittee at Wickenburg Community Hospital The Infuenza & RSV Report from ADHS on January 30, 2021 shows that Influenza activity is low in week four of the 2020-2021 season with a cumulative season total 93% lower compared to a typical season. With respiratory diseases often …
28January
With vaccines rolling out across the country there is a great amount of information that can be found on social media or the internet. Knowing the Facts about the COVID-19 vaccine enables you to make informed decisions about your health. Recently experts Lisa Maragakis, MD, MPH, senior director of infection prevention, and Gabor Kelen, MD, director of the Johns Hopkins …