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Information Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Español | Other Languages Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be …

WICKENBURG, AZ – July 17, 2020, Wickenburg Community Hospital & Clinics (WCH) welcomes Dr. Diane Bejerano, DO, Physician of Family Medicine, to the WCH Health Care System. Dr. Bejerano will be accepting new patients at the Community Hospital Clinic in Wickenburg beginning July 27th. Currently, Dr. Bejerano is contracted with Traditional Medicare, however ongoing credentialing with all other insurance providers …

WICKENBURG, AZ (July 03, 2020)- Wickenburg Community Hospital announces 2020 scholarship recipient of the William J. Firth III, M.D. Rural Medicine Scholarship. William J. Firth III, M.D. was a kind and compassionate physician who was committed to providing his patients with the best care possible.  He dedicated himself to the services of others.  To honor his long history of serving …

Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) has installed the FUJIFILM ASPIRE Cristalle mammography solution with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). WCH is the only provider in a 30 mile radius of Wickenburg, Arizona to offer patients 3D mammography technology. In celebration of the install, the hospital is hosting a four-week grand re-opening of the Women’s Mammography suite to showcase the new technology. During …

Arizona PPE Initiative Creates International Supply Chain to Provide Healthcare Workers, First Responders and Tribal Communities with Critical Protective Equipment  Private-Sector Initiative Provides More Than 11 Million Pieces of PPE  During Anticipated Rise in Cases at Time When Mask Use is Critical   PHOENIX (June 19, 2020) — A private-sector initiative has secured more than 11 million pieces of Personal Protective Equipment …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brenda Crissman Public Information Officer Wickenburg Community Hospital brenda.crissman@wickhosp.com 928-684-3219 WICKENBURG, AZ (May 26, 2020) – Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) is pleased to participate as an official test site for the University of Arizona – State of Arizona COVID-19 Antibody Testing Initiative. The University of Arizona (U of A) is currently analyzing blood samples for hundreds …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brenda Crissman Public Information Officer Wickenburg Community Hospital brenda.crissman@wickhosp.com 928-684-3219 WICKENBURG, AZ (May 12, 2020) – Wickenburg Community Hospital & Clinics (WCH) reports its first patient to test positive for COVID-19.  “Due to expanded testing criteria, we were able to identify the patient who exhibited mild symptomology.  The patient was not hospitalized and is currently recovering …

WICKENBURG, AZ (May 1, 2020) – Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) announces several community COVID-19 updates in response to recent state issued changes affecting Elective Surgeries, COVID-19 Testing and Antibody Testing. Elective Surgeries – In response to the Executive Order issued by Governor Ducey April 22, WCH is pleased to announce that we will be gradually resuming elective surgeries at Wickenburg …

Celebrating the Superheroes of National Healthcare Volunteer Week  National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers across the country. The Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals (AHVRP) – expanded upon National Volunteer Week with National Healthcare Volunteer Week, which runs from April 19-25. It is a time to honor and thank the volunteers at Wickenburg Community …

WICKENBURG, AZ (March 26, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) reports 508 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in Arizona, with eight deaths reported. Community spread is now considered widespread with all counties reporting cases. Zero confirmed cases in Wickenburg and Surrounding Areas. Out of an abundance of caution and to create a safe and secure environment …