Yearly Archives: 2022

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(WCH) Orthopedic Surgery Services offers Mako SmartRobotics™ 23March

(WCH) Orthopedic Surgery Services offers Mako SmartRobotics™

Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) Orthopedic Surgery Services offers Mako SmartRobotics™ for total knee replacement surgeries. Mako Total Knee combines Stryker’s advanced robotic technology with its clinically proven Triathlon Total Knee System,1 which enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience.2  Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 189% by 2030,3 yet studies have shown that …

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National Nutrition Month 15March

National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign that was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). During the month of March, AND invites you to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is “Celebrate a World of Flavors”. “Celebrating flavors from cultures around the …

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CDC Relaxes Masking Guidance; Special Bulletin – American Hospital Association 9March

CDC Relaxes Masking Guidance; Special Bulletin – American Hospital Association

February 25, 2022 CDC Relaxes Masking Guidance; Mask Requirement Remains in Place for Hospitals, Other Health Care Settings The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today announced a major adjustment of its federal masking guidance pertaining to the COVID-19 public health emergency, including changes to the metrics that communities are urged to use when determining whether to require face coverings …

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Low-Dose Naltrexone for Psoriasis 3March

Low-Dose Naltrexone for Psoriasis

More than 3% of adult men and women suffer from psoriasis based on the 2020 US census data. Psoriasis is an inflammatory chronic condition that presents as red, itchy, scaly patches on knees, elbows, scalp, as well as other parts of the body. This common disease can go through cycles where the symptoms flare up periodically. There are also multiple types …

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Mental Healthcare Now Available at the Community Clinics 23February

Mental Healthcare Now Available at the Community Clinics

Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. It can help eliminate or provide tools to assist a person’s mental function and increase well-being. Angela Braaten, LCSW is providing behavioral health, mental health and psychiatric services for children & adults through our Community Hospital Clinics. Psychotherapy can be an effective part …

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Patient Testimonial ~ WCH Identifying Rare, Life-threatening Condition 17February

Patient Testimonial ~ WCH Identifying Rare, Life-threatening Condition

Jenifer Finley credits Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) with saving her arm and possibly her life. Finley has lupus, an auto-immune disease that occurs when a person’s own immune system attacks their tissue and organs. Therefore, it was not unusual for her to go to WCH Emergency Department to get wounds cleaned and dressed then receive IV antibiotics, until a frightening …

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Heart Healthy Month and Nutrition 9February

Heart Healthy Month and Nutrition

February is Heart Health Month which makes it a good time to learn more about the American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines. The AHA recently released 10 guidelines to help improve cardiovascular health. Following these guidelines will help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Here are the Guidelines: Following these guidelines supports a healthy diet and can help improve …

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WCH Welcomes Hand, Microvascular Surgeon 2February

WCH Welcomes Hand, Microvascular Surgeon

Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) is pleased to announce the additional of a highly qualified, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a fellowship and board certification in hand and microvascular surgery. Dr. Jason Rovak will begin providing quality hand and wrist treatment at WCH’s surgical clinic beginning February 22nd, 2022. Conditions and Treatment Overview We understand that nothing is more important …

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Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement 26January

Multivitamin & Mineral Supplement

Often, I am asked, “Should I take a multivitamin and mineral supplement?” My answer is always, “it depends”. If you eat a healthful diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, low fat dairy, and healthy fats, you probably don’t need a supplement. However, not everyone manages to eat healthfully and, in this case, using a multivitamin mineral …

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COVID-19 Emergency Services 19January

COVID-19 Emergency Services

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 …

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Primary Care

Community Hospital Clinics are located in Wickenburg, Wittmann, and Congress. We sincerely follow our mission to provide quality health and wellness services where the patient, family, and community come first.

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Emergency Care

Our 8 bed Emergency Room department is fully staffed with emergency physicians, nurses, and ER specialists. Your wait time is typically measured in minutes not hours as in the larger metropolitan hospitals.

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Surgical Services

Wickenburg Community Hospital provides a wide variety of surgical care and treatment. We serve a vibrant and active community who favors quality health care close to home.

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