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Wickenburg Community Hospital asks that the community tune in to what the CDC is reporting as we urge the community to do their part in helping keep Emergency Rooms (ERs) open for emergencies and minimize COVID-19 hospitalizations. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) findings about COVID-19 breakthrough cases among fully vaccinated individuals: It’s extremely rare for a breakthrough …

Gov. Ducey, along with Dr Richard Carmona, U.S. Surgeon General, are joining forces to urge Arizonians to get the Covid-19 vaccine and booster. Getting vaccinated helps to protect you, and your community, against Covid-19. “While AZ has come a long way in its battle against Covid-19, there is still a lot of work to do” Gov. Ducey said. Wickenburg Community …

As we come to the close of another year, I think about the stressors that our nutrition status has faced. COVID-19 caused long work hours making it hard to plan nutritious meals. The stress associated with the pandemic increased mindless eating. For many, the diagnosis of COVID-19 stressed bodies and increased the need for proper nutrition. When we needed it …

What is a General Surgeon? A general surgeon is a physician who has been educated and trained to diagnose and provide a variety of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients. To become a general surgeon, one has to have extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, emergency and intensive care, metabolism, nutrition, immunology, pathology, wound healing, and shock and …

Holiday traditions are important and many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays. There are ways to enjoy holiday traditions while protecting your health and the health of others. The best way to celebrate safely is to get vaccinated to protect those at high risk for severe COVID-19 and those unable to be vaccinated. Consider hosting and gathering in an …

Connect with your Physical Therapist – meet with him/her prior to starting your treatment to ensure the two of you mesh well. Remember, a good therapist will challenge you, so you are encouraged to heal yet not frustrate you to the point of not following through on your treatment. Show Up Ready – Write down questions you have the week …

Stress has become commonplace in today’s world. Stress can be caused by more than work commitments and busy schedules. It can be caused by vitamin deficiency. There are thirteen essential vitamins the human body needs to function properly and eight of which are from the B-group category of vitamins. Each of the B vitamins has a specific function however they …

In today’s world, many live in fear of the viral pandemic known as Covid-19. This awful virus has impacted millions of families and caused many deaths within the last 2 years. After this long journey, Wickenburg Community Hospital proudly offers a therapy that can help ease that fear. Offered at the hospital is a therapy called COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy. …

What is Compounding? Drug compounding is often regarded as the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient. Compounding includes the combining of two or more drugs. Why Compounded Medications? Why do people need compounded medications? “The need arises because people often have allergies, cannot swallow dry tablets or …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Terrie Davidson Community Relations Manager Wickenburg Community Hospital terrie.davidson@wickhosp.com 928-684-3219 COVID Vaccine CMS Mandate  WICKENBURG, AZ (November 18, 2021) – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that administers the nation’s major healthcare programs. Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) is designated by Medicare …