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WNH Board Extends Paid Administrative Leave Of CEO For Second Time

Wednesday, August 24 by Lyman James

William Newton Hospital CEO Ben Quinton continues to be on paid administrative leave.The WNH Board of Trustees extended Quinton's leave to Aug. 31 after an executive session Friday morning. It's the second extension of leave since the situation was first announced by the hospital June 30.No details on why Quinton was placed on paid... Read More.

WNH: New OB/GYN Comes To Winfield

Thursday, July 28 by Lyman James

William Newton Hospital has announced Rebekah Ross, MD, started practicing at Sunflower OB/GYN in early June at the Physicians Pavilion in Winfield.WNH said in its news release Thursday Ross is the only female board-certified OB/GYN in Cowley County."We are delighted to have Dr. Rebekah Ross join Sunflower OB/GYN,” says K. Daniel Miller, DO. “When... Read More.

WNH To Distribute Free COVID Self-Test Kits; Infections Up Since May

Friday, July 8 by Lyman James

A community drive-through distribution of COVID-19 self-test kits will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, at the Physicians Pavilion on the William Newton Hospital campus.According to a news release from WNH, the Community Health Center in Cowley County has partnered with William... Read More.

WNH Lab One Step Closer To Full Strength

Thursday, July 7 by Lyman James

On June 2, William Newton Hospital’s clinical laboratory resumed administering blood products, enabling the hospital to also resume all types of surgeries, labor and delivery, and c-sections.According to a news release from WNH, the Winfield hospital has received positive feedback from its licensing body on the lab’s current state, following a survey conducted in... Read More.

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.

WNH Announces ‘Cornhole For A Cause’ Play For Paramedics Tournament In Winfield Saturday

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

The inaugural Play for Paramedics Cornhole Tournament benefitting a new paramedic scholarship at Cowley College will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Broadway Sports Complex in Winfield before the Midwest Moos collegiate baseball game, according to a press release Monday from William Newton Hospital.EagleMed Winfield has joined forces with... Read More.

WNH Opens New Health Clinic In Udall

Wednesday, June 8 by Lyman James

William Newton Hospital opened a new rural health clinic in Udall Monday.The clinic is part of the new Udall City Library/Wellness Center, which features the clinic, a community fitness center, and a public library.According to a Facebook post by WNH, the community celebrated the official opening of these three businesses with a ribbon-cutting, building... Read More.