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William Newton Hospital CEO Placed On Administrative Leave

Thursday, June 30 by Lyman James

Chief Executive Officer Ben Quinton of William Newton Hospital, a critical-access hospital in Winfield, was placed on paid administrative leave for a period of up to 30 days on Thursday, following a closed session of the Board of Trustees to discuss non-elected personnel according to a news release from the hospital.The board voted unanimously... Read More.

Ark City Motorcyclist Transported To Hospital After Deer Strike

Monday, June 13 by Lyman James

An Ark City man was taken to William Newton Hospital in Winfield following a collision on his motorcycle with a deer early Monday morning.According to the Cowley County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the 19000 block of U.S. 77 at approximately 5:50 a.m. south of Winfield for an injury accident.Richard Jones, 65, was... Read More.

First phase of expansion for Fairfax hospital complete

Thursday, May 12 by Lyman James

The Pawhuska Journal Capital reports that the Fairfax Community Hospital in Fairfax announced April 27 at an open house the first phase of its $5-million expansion is complete, transforming the facility from a 15-bed to a 25-bed critical access hospital. The new wing includes six new private rooms with enhanced technology and accommodations.The new... Read More.

Stillwater’s hospital activates their surge plan

Tuesday, September 29 by Lyman James

After a spike in cases in the Stillwater and Payne County areas, Stillwater Medical Center has released a surge plan.The surge plan was activated on Monday. Officials reported 15 patients in the hospital with COVID-19, which is an increase of seven over the past week. Officials say three people are in ICU.According to The... Read More.

Ponca City man released from hospital after surviving COVID-19

Wednesday, April 15 by Lyman James

After being medically induced for over a month, Geoffrey Cowan, 69, of Ponca City who tested positive for COVID-19 has been released from the hospital.According to KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, Geoffrey was in the hospital for 28 days and started showing symptoms 41 days ago. He even was in a coma at one point... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Steps-Up to Help Local Hospital

Wednesday, March 25 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District recently stepped-up in the time of crisis. The Ponca City Hospital was having a shortage of hand sanitizer, so they contacted the PCPS District to see if they could help. PCPS came to the rescue! Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “The hospital reached out to us because they were running... Read More.

William Newton Hospital Implements Visitor Restrictions

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

William Newton Hospital has implemented additional precautions in response to the potential outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The hospital elevated its internal alert status on Friday, March 13 due to the growing number of case findings in Kansas and Oklahoma. “While we are taking extra precautions, it’s still business as usual,” said William Newton Hospital CEO... Read More.

Sales Tax Proposed For Blackwell Regional Hospital

Thursday, February 28 by Lyman James

A sales tax is being proposed for the Blackwell Regional Hospital. The proposed tax is NOT a new tax.The vote would be to extend the existing sales tax to expand and renovate the hospital at the current location in Blackwell at 13th & Ferguson. Should the tax not pass, the future of Blackwell Regional... Read More.