Category: WCH Services

April 4th – April 10th, 2021 is National Patient Access Awareness Week! Established in 1982, Patient Access Week is a celebration of the people in Patient Access profession. The date marks the anniversary of the founding of the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM), the only national, profession-al organization dedicated to promoting excellence within the field. WCH & Clinics …

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that can occur in any one over the age of 50. It is a “wear and tear” type of arthritis that wears away the protective cartilages of the bones so that the surfaces become uneven and rough. The normal distances between the bones narrows and bone can rub against bone causing stiffness, …

Sometimes in our lives there comes a need for a little extra help recovering from an illness. Transitional Care Programs can offer that support. Wickenburg Community Hospital has a Transitional Care Program.  You may be asking yourself, “What is Transitional Care, and how can it help?” The term transitional refers to transitioning from one level of care to another. If …

What is advanced wound care? Most abrasions, cuts or minor wounds do not require advanced wound care products or a trip to the doctor’s office. There are 2 types of wound care products; traditional and advanced. When a more severe injury or wound occurs knowing the difference between traditional and advanced products can help you seek the proper treatment and …

What is Compounding? Drug compounding is often regarded as the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient. Compounding includes the combining of two or more drugs. Why Compounded Medications? Why do people need compounded medications? “The need arises because people often have allergies, cannot swallow dry tablets or …

As Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) strives to continually improve the system of healthcare readily available to the people of Wickenburg and its 3,300 square miles of surrounding communities, the announcement of two crucial leadership changes is more than exciting. Peter Stachowicz and Steve Juhase are tremendous assets to this Rural Healthcare System. Peter Stachowicz has been serving as the Chief …

Think BIG!  Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) now offers the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG program for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The program is based on the most effective, evidence-based strategies for learning and neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to change). LSVT BIG is an intensive treatment customized to help individuals with PD and other neurological conditions, address activities …

We caught up with Dr. Moore, the podiatrist here at WCH Surgical Clinic to get some quick tips on choosing footwear this holiday season. Q. In general, what are the basics to keep in mind when choosing a properly fitting athletic shoe?  A. There are a couple of different things to look for when choosing footwear. One of the first …

Originally Published in Quality Health & Wellness Magazine | Fall 2020  How Can I Protect My Immune System?  There are many factors that can challenge the immune system including stress, exposure to toxic compounds, allergies, bacteria, viruses, irregular sleeping patterns, and a poor diet. Our complex integrated immune system needs multiple specific micronutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, …

Choosing a Quality Rehabilitation Team… Six Tips to Help You Make an Informed Decision   Written By: Deborah Lakin, OT, MBA, Occupational Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation Wickenburg Community Hospital Rehabilitation Center   Rehabilitation is a vital part of the healing process following an illness, injury, or surgery. In addition, physical therapy can help prevent injury by treating many common ailments, …