orthopedic

Lisa Mensah’s ever-present smile either comes natural or she was just exceptionally pleased with what she saw last week at Wickenburg Community Hospital. The natural smile might be true, but it couldn’t disguise her satisfaction with the construction project. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary (of Rural Development) was in Phoenix last week to speak at a …

Three local artists are working tirelessly to create an enormous centerpiece for Wickenburg Community Hospital’s new surgical and diagnostic center – a 214 square-foot, 16 panel stained glass window depicting the local landscape. Suzanne Cabala was commissioned to design the panels, and quickly incorporated the help of expert stained glass artist Sharon Pearson and Lloyd Carr. “I knew I couldn’t …

Construction of the new surgical and diagnostic center at Wickenburg Community Hospital is proceeding on schedule for an August opening. The first of two surgeons is already in place and seeing patients, and a second surgeon will arrive May 16. Meanwhile, WCH is recruiting the first group of what will eventually become about 30 additional staff members to support the …

I’ve had two knee replacements and a knee revision so when I reinjured my shoulder saddling my horse I knew it was time for surgery.  My primary care doctor referred me to an orthopedic surgeon in the Valley.  I had my reservations after the initial meeting.  The surgeon was more interested in telling me what he was going to do …