By Joseph Cacchione, MD, FACC, Executive Vice President, Clinical & Network Services, Ascension What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a virus that causes mild cold-like symptoms in the majority of patients, but could lead to more serious illness including pneumonia in elderly individuals and those who have chronic medical conditions. Thus, elderly individuals and patients with
Don’t miss the 16th Diamonds & Denim Dinner and Auction on Saturday, April 25, at The Columbian Theatre in Wamego, Kansas. The fundraising event showcases delicious food and drinks, live and silent auctions, and lots of fun with proceeds benefiting the 3D mammography equipment upgrade at Wamego Health Center. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.
Wamego Health Center is looking for input from our community! Please take the time to fill out the survey! Hard copies are located at Wamego Health Center, Wamego City Offices, and Community Care Ministries. Fill out the survey online: Pottawatomie County Community Health Needs Assessment Print copies: 2019 Pottawatomie CNA Hard Copy English 2019 Pottawatomie
Summer’s warm weather can mean more opportunity for outdoor exercise, but it can also result in injuries from pushing too hard or getting too hot. “To enjoy your summertime fitness, remember to stretch the areas of your body you will use and hydrate 24 hours before, during and after your activities, especially if it’s longer
Our Volunteer Services team is looking for a additional volunteers, specifically Information Desk and Patient Activity volunteers! For these positions, we require a 16-week commitment. Information Desk Volunteer requirements Patient Activity Volunteer requirements For more information about other Volunteer Opportunities, visit the Volunteering page.
By Tina Rockhold Development director, Wamego Hospital Foundation On behalf of the board, we are excited to launch the fundraising campaign to upgrade to 3D mammography at Wamego Health Center! As noted last night, the benefits are numerous. Here is a quick recap: 3D is the gold standard in breast imaging, allowing earlier detection of
Together we impact more lives. Wamego Hospital Foundation is a partnering with the Wamego Community Foundation on the inaugural Wamego Match Day, Friday, June 7, 2019. On that day, the Wamego Community Foundation will match donations made by our citizens to the Wamego Hospital Foundation fund at .50 cents per $1. That means your donation
Steve Land, left, Wamego Health Center administrator, present donations collected from associates to Rick Hernandez from Community Health Ministries on March 27. Items donated include cleaning products and personal items.
