Category: Informative

When feeling tired all the time it is important to consider the reasons why and address the core of the situation. Several factors can be the reason a person feels tired all the time. It is important to be upfront and honest with your medical provider and discuss how you feel and what your symptoms are presenting as to make …

ATV driving is an exciting way to explore Arizona’s scenic backcountry and enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. By following OHV laws and safety tips provided by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. We can all continue to enjoy the country we love.  Be respectful! Stay on designated roads and trails, be mindful of your dust, respective private property, …

Wound care is a specialty in which compounding pharmacists can play an important role. Wickenburg Community Hospital pharmacists can customize medications to help during all stages of wound healing that can improve circulation to the wound and speed healing while reducing pain and fighting inflammation and infection. The benefit of compounding is that the treatment can be modified as the …

Wickenburg Community Hospital’s Surgical Clinic (WCHSC) offers quality orthopedic medicine from diagnostic services to post-operative recovery, right her in Wickenburg, Arizona. Our unwavering dedication to helping patients experience an improved quality of life is what motivates us to stay up to date on the latest orthopedic techniques and innovative treatment methods. From non-surgical treatments to minimally invasive procedures designed to …

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, when to come in, & common misconceptions What are the symptoms? Not all hand pain is carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome has a very specific set of symptoms, such as numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, long finger, and sometimes the ring finger. Numbness in the small finger is generally not carpal tunnel but …

by Deborah Lakin, OT, MBA, Director of Rehabilitation Indicator #1. One On One Treatment • Your treatment sessions are facilitated one on one with a licensed Physical or Occupational therapist. No techs taking over your treatment. Indicator #2. Valuable Time Each Session • Treatment that is focused on you the entire 45 to 60 minutes, no waiting for exercise equipment. …

By: Robert Ripley, MD,FACS These are 2 conditions that occur in the large intestine. They have in common diverticula, which is a weak spot between the muscle fibers of the colon wall causing a bulge or pocket. Although this can occur in the small intestines as well, it is much more common in the left side of the colon, called …

Many pets experience medical conditions which require unique medication management. Wickenburg Community Hospital Pharmacy is able to utilize compounding to create a simpler medication regimen customized to your pets’ needs, minimizing the quantity of individual pills a pet owner has to administer on a regular basis. Our team will work hard to help you receive your medication with free delivery …

Getting the most out of your primary care provider appointment is important. Asking the right questions can help you do just that. We recently caught up with Matt Jones, DNP, FNP-C the provider at Wickenburg Community Clinics in Wittmann on what he thought were some of the most important questions to ask. 1. What wellness tests should I have? Having …

Unfortunately, aging is an unavoidable part of life, but the visible effects of aging can be reduced with the right skincare. As people age, their skin begins to lose moisture, get thinner, and produce less collagen and elastin which leads to fine lines and wrinkles. Also, exposure to UV light can cause areas of increased pigmentation in the skin called …