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Two at Wright Memorial Hospital receive certification in Parkinson’s treatment technique

A physical therapist and a physical therapy assistant from Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton received certification in the LSVT BIG treatment technique. Chris Shuler and Misty Houghton are among three dozen physical and occupational therapists as well as physical and occupational therapy assistants to achieve the certification. LSVT BIG is designed to address the unique […]

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Free sports physicals to be offered at Wright Memorial Hospital

Wright Memorial Hospital and the Grundy County Health Department are once again working together to offer sports physical exams for all area students planning to participate in athletic/cheerleading activities during the 2017-2018 school year. Free sports physical exams will be offered on May 3 and May 10 from 3 – 5:30 p.m., at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton. […]

Blood Drive

Blood drive on Monday misses goal by just 5 units

The Community Blood Center visited Trenton Monday, collecting 60 units of blood for use by local and area hospital patients. That was five fewer than the goal set by the blood center for Monday’s visit. 68 persons registered. 13 were deferred and five provided a double donation The blood center returns to Trenton for a blood […]

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Wright Memorial Hospital honors Don Sipes for years of influence and oversight

Don Sipes, FACHE, Vice President, Regional Services, Saint Luke’s Health System, was recently honored during a Wright Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting. Sipes, who recently stepped down from his position on the Wright Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, has served on the board since 1995, the year Wright Memorial joined Saint Luke’s Health System.  “Don […]

Wright Memorial Hospital honors employees

Wright Memorial Hospital honored employees at a celebration January 28. CEO Gary Jordan presented registered nurse Tammy Kinnison the award for the 2016 Employee of the Year. Kinnison received the honor for providing exemplary service, going beyond the call of duty to support other employees, and assisting patients and their families. Her recognition includes her […]

Fit-Tastic Program

Wright Memorial Hospital launches Fit-Tastic! interactive program at Rissler

Wright Memorial Hospital recently launched an interactive health program for fourth-grade students at Rissler Elementary School.  Sydney Arnold, family nurse practitioner, and Christina Ferguson, registered dietitian, will be leading most of the sessions with the assistance of Hy-Vee and the Grundy County Health Department.  The program facilitators will be visiting with fourth graders over several […]

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Maternity care at Wright Memorial Hospital transitioning to regional model of care beginning Dec. 10

Two Saint Luke’s hospitals will partner to offer maternity care for pregnant patients in the region. Beginning Dec. 10 Wright Memorial Hospital will team with Hedrick Medical Center to offer labor and delivery services for pregnant patients as part of a regional model of care for maternity services. Pregnant patients who receive maternity care at […]

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Wright Run race results

The Wright Memorial Hospital foundation sponsored the Wright Run on Saturday morning at Trenton. Foundation Director Kurt Mylenbusch reports 125 participants. He noted the event raised approximately 65 hundred dollars for the hospital foundation. Results have been obtained from the online website “It’s Your Race.” Participants wore a timing chip inside a big to electronically […]