Category: Informative

Category: Informative

Rate of Cancer Deaths Drop 31January

Rate of Cancer Deaths Drop

Good news has been recently published by the American Cancer Society, cancer related deaths are down 25% in the last 25 years. According to an article on the Arizona Hospitals and Healthcare Association blog, A 25 percent drop over the past 25 years. Cancer death rates in the U.S. are declining and that has saved the lives of more than …

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Investigation of Seoul Virus Outbreak 25January

Investigation of Seoul Virus Outbreak

Investigation of Seoul Virus Outbreak Associated with Home-based, Rat-breeding Facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network January 24, 2017, 14:00 ET (2:00 PM ET) CDCHAN-0040 Summary CDC and health officials from Wisconsin and Illinois are conducting an investigation of Seoul virus infections among pet rats and persons exposed to rats at rat-breeding facilities in Wisconsin …

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New Research on Autism 23January

New Research on Autism

There have been many speculations about the origin of autism and why it has been on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1 in 68 children are affected by the developmental disability. However, a new study has been making strides and seeing improvement. New research, published in the journal Microbiome, examines autism treatment options …

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Palmer Candy Company Announces Voluntary Limited Recall of Select Candy Products 13January

Palmer Candy Company Announces Voluntary Limited Recall of Select Candy Products

This information has recently been updated and is now available. Hostess Brands, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited-Edition Holiday White Peppermint Hostess® Twinkies® because of Possible Health Risk 01/09/2017 11:58 PM EST Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess”) is voluntarily recalling its Holiday White Peppermint Hostess® Twinkies® because of a recall by Blommer Chocolate Company of the confectionary coating used on the …

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Do You Know The Stages of Alzheimers 11January

Do You Know The Stages of Alzheimers

Alzheimer’s Disease affects nearly 5 million Americans. Do you know what to look for? Here is a great article that includes the various stages of the disease: What are the Stages of Alzhiemers Disease?  For further questions on Alzhiemers Disease or if you have concerns, contact the Wickenburg Hospital Clinic.

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What is Your Body saying About You? 5January

What is Your Body saying About You?

Your skin can tell you how healthy your body is. If you know the signs, you can begin to read your body and know if you have an illness. Health.com features some signals that could tell you something is wrong. Swollen feet can indicate anything from a sprain to water retention. According health.com: If you’re one of the 5 million Americans …

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What are the costliest diseases 1January

What are the costliest diseases

Healthcare costs can add up. Do you know the top diseases that are the costliest? According to Forbes Magazine: Researchers looked at the conditions and diseases over an 18-year period through 2013 that are driving U.S. health spending, which accounts for 17% of the U.S. economy. “The top 10 or 20 things aren’t always things that people are thinking of,” Joseph …

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Join the Challenge: Dry January 21December

Join the Challenge: Dry January

January 2017 will see a campaign encouraging people to have a “dry” January, meaning no alcohol for an entire month. Millions will be joining the commitment in order to slow down on drinking, lose weight and have a little extra cash in their wallets. Even making such a seemingly small step is showing big results. According Medical News Today: You …

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Arizona Health Rank is in the Top 10 19December

Arizona Health Rank is in the Top 10

Arizona ranks within the top 10 in an important national survey. According to the 2016 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index [Our state] ranks our state 8th in physical health and 9th in overall well-being. To read more follow this link to the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association. Way to go Arizona! Help Arizona to be the healthiest state by receiving regular check-ups with …

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The Wickenburg Community Hospital Rolls out the Red Carpet 7December

The Wickenburg Community Hospital Rolls out the Red Carpet

Wickenburg Community Hospital celebrates volunteerism during the Volunteer Annual Fall Appreciation Celebration. “Our theme this year was Behind the Scenes Heroes,” says volunteer manager Gogi Gay.  All volunteers were welcomed on the red carpet, given celebratory Oscars, took pictures at a fun photo booth, and of course followed by “paparazzi” playfully represented by Melanie Buzone, daughter of Gay. Members from …

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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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