Yearly Archives: 2021

What is an Urgent Care Center? In simplest terms, an Urgent Care center is a convenient option for healthcare needs when the personal physician is not available, one is far from home and needs for a medical provider do not necessarily warrant a visit to an Emergency Room. This is another care choice when illness or injury strikes outside of …

Nonmelanoma skin cancer includes basal and squamous cell carcinoma. BCC (basal cell carcinoma) arises from the basal keratinocytes of the epidermis (skin) and it is the most common cancer in humans. SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) arises from the keratinizing epidermal cells and is the second most common type of skin cancer. SCC of the skin is usually found on the …

From the Kitchen of Debra Loder, RDN – Wickenburg Community Hospital I love to garden.  There is just something about the miracle of life when a tiny dry seed springs forth with the addition of soil, water, and sunshine.  Gardening here in Wickenburg, AZ can be tough.  It seems that most years I do not get started early enough so …

Vitamin D (also referred to as “calciferol”) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in a few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is also produced endogenously when ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis. Vitamin D must undergo two hydroxylations in the body for activation. The first …

Nuclear Medicine, which is also known as Molecular Imaging is a way of looking at the human anatomy by detecting the radiation that is emitted after a radioactive tracer or isotope is administered either intravenously, by swallowing or inhalation.  These images are captured by a special “gamma camera” and then processed by a dedicated computer where the images become viewable to …

Echocardiography is used to assess different areas of the heart and detect heart disease or signs of serious conditions. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, followed closely by stroke as the fourth highest cause of death. According to the American Heart Association, more than 2,150 Americans die from cardiovascular disease which amounts to about …

Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) has delivered 1819 doses of the Moderna vaccine to date. WCH employee and volunteer teams have worked tirelessly to deliver these vaccines locally to our community members and coordinated with Yavapai County to ensure vaccines reach Yavapai County populations including very remote areas. What made these vaccine events even more special was the support our WCH …

On 3/14/21 I was admitted to the emergency room at Wickenburg Community Hospital where I had one of the most gratifying experiences of my life. While the entire staff was more than adequate; one nurse in particular stood head and shoulders above all the rest, a Mr. Timothy Costello! Tim took the time to engage me in conversation and I …

 WCH – Emergency Department According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, the path to a life-threatening heat stroke follows a fairly predictable series of steps, with several warning signs along the way. Thirsty: Being thirsty signals that you’re already starting to get dehydrated. As soon as you get thirsty, make it a point to drink some water and get out of …

Allergy Relief at Community Hospital Clinics If you suffer from allergies, we can help. Effective allergy treatment goes beyond prescribing medication. Allergies affect each patient differently, so our team takes time to explain which methods of allergy management may work best for you. What is Immunotherapy? The goal of immunotherapy is to reduce sensitivity to allergens. Depending on the type of …