Category: Education Series

Category: Education Series

Turmeric-Facts & Fiction 6February

Turmeric-Facts & Fiction

Turmeric is a flowering plant from the Ginger family. It is a native to India and Southeast Asia and has long been used as a flavoring agent as well as a dye. Most people recognize Turmeric for its deep orange/yellow color and its use in many Asian dishes, especially curries. The active ingredient in tur­meric is Curcumin. Additionally, it has …

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Health vs Weight for Body-Positive Thinking 11October

Health vs Weight for Body-Positive Thinking

If meal time discussions center on weight management, it’s time to drop negative talk in favor of something more positive. Focusing on weight often backfires, leading both young children and teens to feelings of guilt, insecurities about their bodies, sneaking food and disordered eating. Instead, it’s more effective to talk about the taste and healthfulness of foods. A healthy diet …

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Compounded Medicines in ENT Specialties 19July

Compounded Medicines in ENT Specialties

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialists frequently leverage the benefits of compounded medicines for their patients. They utilize an array of formulations including antifungals, steroids, antibiotics, antihistamines, expectorants, as well as oral and topical decongestants. Compounding is rooted in its collaborative approach between prescribers and compounding pharmacists. When patients present symptoms that are not adequately addressed by commercial medications, patient …

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June is National Hernia Awareness Month 30May

June is National Hernia Awareness Month

Ten percent of us will develop a hernia during our lifetime. They can be incredibly painful, and that pain can become worse with any activity putting a strain on the abdomen. June is designated National Hernia Awareness Month to raise public awareness about what causes hernias and how to treat them. A hernia occurs when an internal organ or fatty …

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2023 Summer Safely – Water, Sun & Heat Safety Tips 22May

2023 Summer Safely – Water, Sun & Heat Safety Tips

WCH – Emergency Department Summer is here and with temperatures rising WCH wants to help keep you and the ones you love enjoying your summer safely. Here are some great tips and summer facts to help guide you through the heat! Drowning!! It can happen in an instant and to anyone. Never Swim Alone Swim in Supervised Areas Learn CPR …

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Fuel for the Future 22March

Fuel for the Future

No matter your age or activity level, making healthy food and drink choices provide your body with energy now and fuel for the future. Plus, the benefits of eating healthy can add up over time. Ways we can Fuel for the Future: Eat with the environment in mind. Buying foods in season and shopping locally, when possible, not only benefits …

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February is American Heart Health Month 8February

February is American Heart Health Month

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute states that, “The first step toward heart health is understanding your risk of heart disease. Your risk depends on many factors, some of which are changeable and others that are not. Risk factors are conditions or habits that make a person more likely to develop a disease. These risk factors may be different …

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Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays 14December

Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays

Debra Loder, RDN Tis the season for family, friends, festivity, and food—lots of food. Temptations are everywhere and it goes on for weeks. Beginning with bags and bowls of candy and other treats on Halloween, then the traditional Thanksgiving Feast, followed by weeks of office parties and family gatherings leading up to Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Years’. So, how …

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Fun & Spooky Halloween Treats 19October

Fun & Spooky Halloween Treats

Jack-O-Lateran Apple Salad Cups Ingredients: Four Large Oranges 2 Medium Gala Apples 1 Stalk Celery ¼ Cup Dried Cranberries ¼ Cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest ½ Cup Low-Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt Directions: 1. Wash and dry oranges. 2. Cut a ½” slice off of the top of the orange and reserve. 3. Using a spoon, remove …

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Fad Diets-Trick or Treat 11October

Fad Diets-Trick or Treat

It seems that Americans are constantly looking for a “quick fix”. On television we see countless commercials for cosmetic gimmicks aimed to take away wrinkles and smooth out fine lines in our faces. Plastic surgeons advertise outpatient treatments to shrink belly fat. And, then there are the fad diets! Do a “Google” search and you will find a ceaseless number …

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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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