Category: WCH Services

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. …

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 repair injuries, we provide orthopedic treatment options for fulltime and multi-state residents alike in Wickenburg, AZ, Congress, AZ, Wittmann, AZ, Aguila, AZ, Wenden, …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:           Terrie Davidson Community Relations Manager Wickenburg Community Hospital terrie.davidson@wickhosp.com 928-684-3219 WICKENBURG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PATIENT BILLING WICKENBURG, AZ (October 13, 2021) – Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) has updated the statement process for all patients to improve timeliness and effective patient billing. Unfortunately, during the implementation WCH became aware that several errors were made in the most recent …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:           Terrie Davidson Community Relations Manager, WCH Office: (928) 684-3219 terrie.davidson@wickhosp.com WCH Orthopedic Surgery Services now offering SmartRobotics™ for hip and knee surgeries. July 23, 2021 ‐  Wickenburg, AZ – Wickenburg Community Hospital is first hospital in the region to offer Mako SmartRobotics™. This advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee, partial knee and total …

Colon cancer strikes males and females equally.  Around the world it is more frequent in industrialized countries, and this suggests genetic and environmental influences.  In the United States it affects Blacks and whites equally, but native Americans have a much lower recurrence rate. Among environmental factors diet has been implicated.  It is felt that a high fiber diet which speeds …

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 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 …