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Are You at Risk? Early Detection Saves Lives. 8October

Early Detection Saves Lives

Originally Published in Quality Health & Wellness Magazine | Fall 2020 Article Written by: Zandra S. Nocera, MD Breast Center Radiologist Wickenburg Community Hospital   Our Approach I am the breast radiologist at Wickenburg Community Hospital (WCH). Our goal is to provide personalized and compassionate breast imaging to each patient. In the usual setting, a patient with no breast problem will …

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Infection Prevention 7October

Infection Prevention

Originally Published in Quality Health & Wellness Magazine | Fall 2020 Article Written by Karen Smith, RN, NMCC, LSSGB Manager, Infection Prevention & Employee Health Wickenburg Community Hospital What are Infection Preventionists? Infection Preventionists (IPs) are professionals who make sure healthcare workers and patients are doing all the things they should to prevent infections. IPs look for patterns of infection …

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AND THE WINNER IS...Image of git bag winner Virginia Northington 7October

Mammography Drawing Winner!

August 2020 WCH recently celebrated the addition of 3D Mammography to its list of available Breast Center services with a campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of early detection.  As part of the celebration, every patient who received a Mammogram from July 1-17 was entered into a drawing to receive a surprise gift bag. And the winner is… …

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Through my educational experience with this amazing team, I was encouraged and inspired to want to care for the people of Wickenburg and its surrounding communities. As a resident of Wtittmann, I find it extremely rewarding to have the privilege to care for those in our community. 6October

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL CLINICS WELCOME NEW HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

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FOR MOR INIFORMATION- Please Call the Care Coordination Line: 928-684-4378. 16September

Perkins family thankful for WCH

The Wickenburg Sun published the below letter written by Jerry & Robyn Perkins on Wickenburg in the September 16, 2020 issue. We are grateful to serve such an amazing community! The Wickenburg Community Hospital appreciates your kind words! This letter is to share how much my family and I appreciate the nursing staff, kitchen staff, admin staff and all others …

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Pulmonary Fibrosis 14September

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Written by:  Sean Friel, RRT, Cardiopulmonary Manager Wickenburg Community Hospital Publication Date: 9-14-20 The Disease There are approximately 200 types of Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF). The most common is Idiopathic PF (IPF). The actual cause is unknown hence the title idiopathic and fibrosis referring to the scarring that occurs to the lung tissues. Other causes would include exposure to environmental hazards …

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Thank You Project C.U.R.E.! 20August

Thank You Project C.U.R.E.!

8-20-20 Working at a rural hospital, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is scarce, to say the least, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19. As the Medical Social Worker for Wickenburg Community Hospital, I wanted to contribute in some way to help combat this devastating pandemic.   I decided I was going to reach out to Project C.U.R.E., the world’s largest distributor of …

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OBESITY AND SEVERITY OF COVID-19 | WRITTEN BY LISA ERLINGER Phd,CRNA 19August

Obesity & Severity of COVID-19

Originally Published in Quality Health & Wellness Magazine | Fall 2020  Written by: Lisa Erlinger, PhD, CRNA  Director of Anesthesia Services Wickenburg Community Hospital   Is There a Link Between Obesity and Severity of COVID-19?  Increasing evidence indicates that obesity is an independent risk factor for severe illness and death from COVID-19. (9) Often a precursor to obesity, overweight is …

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Well Child Exam vs. Sports Physical- What’s the Difference? 13August

Well Child Exam vs. Sports Physical- What’s the Difference?

Many parents believe that a Sports Physical is the equivalent of a Well Child Exam, however this is not the case. A sports Physical is designed to clear an athlete for participation in sports, while the Well Child Exam is a much more in-depth health examination. Although a Sport’s Physical is required to participate in many school sports, it is …

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Medicare Annual Wellness Visits are time well spent... 13August

Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

Originally Published in Quality Health & Wellness Magazine | Fall 2020 Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit- FAQ’s & Information Amie Boucher, FNP-C, and Brittany Miranda, FNP-BC are the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Family Nurse Practitioners at Wickenburg Community Hospital Clinic. Amie and Brittany are passionate about disease prevention, wellness, and spending ample time with each patient to assist in identifying …

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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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