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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coronavirus, Public Health Education, and Infection Prevention Wickenburg Community Hospital and Clinics’ continuing education of staff and patients on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is led by Karen Smith, RN, Manager of Infection Prevention. Among the first educational nuances provided by Smith is to ensure all information sources are credible. Individuals should not rely on every article …

Wickenburg Community Hospital: 4th Quarter Jean Day for Charity… #Community Involvement- Each month WCH Employees help raise funds for local charities with the Jeans Day for Charity Program. This quarter we raised $1,682.50 for K-9 Connection!

Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce held their 89th Annual Awards Dinner at Rancho de los Caballeros on Saturday, Jan 11th, 2020. This event featured a great silent auction, a wonderful spread of food as well as great opportunity for socializing. However, Wickenburg Community Hospital was mostly excited about the awards being presented that evening. Two Wickenburg Community Hospital providers received recognition …

September 7, 2019 The FDA has issued a recall of yellowfin tuna steaks sold at Kroger retail stores in multiple states after some consumers experienced symptoms of scombroid poisoning after eating the fish. All yellowfin tuna steaks from Kroger in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE, OH, SC, TN, VA and WV with sell by dates from August …

 Arizona is one of 30 states with confirmed cases of measles reported from Jan 1 to Aug 15, 2019- and  measles preparedness continues to be top of mind. This year has had the greatest number of confirmed measles cases reported in the U.S. since 1992 and since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. Measles can cause serious complications. As of …

WICKENBURG, AZ – July 29, 2019, Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH) is pleased to announce that it has added the Hitachi SCENARIA 128 CT imaging system to its list of diagnostic offerings. This newest enhancement to computed tomography (CT),  includes the latest in radiation dose reduction technology with a system designed to reassure patients. In addition,  the Scenaria provides a complete range …

WICKENBURG, AZ (July 9, 2019) In the early morning hours of June 28, the Hospital network was attacked in what is called a ransomware attack.  Essentially, data on the network was encrypted in such a way that it was not recoverable by the hospital.  Per industry recommendations, Hospital Chief Information Officer Blue Beckham, notified local law enforcement and the FBI.  …

Wickenburg Community Hospital- Mayo Telestroke Program Stroke is the third leading cause of death among Americans and the No. 1 cause of disability in adults. Of all strokes, 85 percent are ischemic in nature, meaning that it is caused by an obstruction within a vessel supplying blood to the brain. Research shows endovascular therapy or intervention to remove a blockage …

In Association with ADM Milling Co, King Arthur Flour, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quantity of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 Lb.) Because of Possible Health Risk Company Announcement Date: June 13, 2019 | FDA Publish Date: June 13, 2019 Company Announcement In cooperation with ADM Milling Company, King Arthur Flour, Inc. of Norwich, VT is voluntarily recalling 14,218 cases of 5 …