William Newton Healthcare Foundation

04/10/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐩: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
The fourth installment of the Radcliff Lecture Series on Rural Health was held in Winfield on April 2, inviting area leaders, community members, and hospital stakeholders to join the conversation on innovation and adversity in the rural healthcare landscape. Dr. Nancy Dickey, physician, educator, and leader from Texas A&M, spoke on the importance of community support as a value-add to hospitals, and how this can impact the future of rural healthcare.

Dr. Dickey's engaging lecture set the stage for meaningful conversation, leading into a lively panel discussion offering valuable insights on access to care, recruitment, advocacy, and community involvement.

During the lecture, Jill Docking, on behalf of the William Newton Hospital and WNHF staff and boards, presented the first naming opportunity of Phase II of the Second Century Campaign: the Emergency Department Expansion. We are excited to share that the new access road to the ambulance bay will be named Radcliff Drive in honor of Paula Radcliff, recognizing her years of service to WNH both as a healthcare provider and campaign leader.

Panelist included Gigi Fergus, MBA, BSN, RN, William Newton Hospital; Michelle Vann, ThD, DCC, MS, American Heart Association - Kansas; Katie Wilson, General Electric; Jennifer Findley, Kansas Hospital Association; Becky Reid, K-State Extension - Cowley County; and Allyson Henley, MPH, City-Cowley County Health Department

Thank you to our panelists and community members for shaping the future of care at William Newton Hospital! 🏥

04/03/2026

Representatives from William Newton Hospital, William Newton Healthcare Foundation, and Alloy Architecture gathered recently at the hospital entrance to mark a significant milestone in the Second Century Campaign. The hospital has officially entered into an agreement with the firm for the design of the new emergency department, signaling a major step forward for an initiative funded entirely by the philanthropic support secured through the Foundation’s capital campaign.

As of late January, the community has successfully raised $7.3 million toward the $8 million total goal required for the emergency department expansion and renovation. This project is essential to modernize a facility that was last significantly renovated in the late 90s. The planned enhancements aim to address critical needs such as safety, privacy, efficiency, and accessibility to better serve the growing number of patients in the region.

"We've got our hard hats ready!" said Ben Walter, Managing Principal at Alloy Architecture, noting the team's readiness to move forward with the vital improvements.

William Newton Healthcare Foundation, established in 2007, continues to champion the philanthropic support needed to advance the hospital's mission and enhance the quality of life for local residents.

"The fundraising for the emergency department started in 2019, so we are excited for donors to see this progress," said William Newton Healthcare Foundation Executive Director Annika Morris. "We are so close to our goal.”

To learn more or to support the campaign, please visit WNHFoundation.org or contact Morris at 620-222-6276.

04/01/2026

We delivered donuts to our rural healthcare clinics this morning. These teams show up everyday for their small town communities, so this is just our way to say thank you!

We can't fix the weather but we can at least improve the snack situation! 🌧️🍩

03/23/2026

We're proud to share some exciting news! 🌳💚

William Newton Hospital, in partnership with William Newton Healthcare Foundation and Treealition of Winfield, has been recognized as a Tree Campus through the Arbor Day Foundation! This honor reflects our shared commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and creating a greener, healthier community for everyone.

Thank you to all our volunteers, partners, and supporters who made this possible!

From left: Julie Thompson, Annika Morris, Alex Gottlob, Tim Nihart, and Susan Andrews.

03/12/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲!📖✨
Every great book has an incredible supporting cast. At the 2026 Community Baby Shower, our vendors are the "chapters" of support that help our local families thrive! We are so proud to highlight the organizations that have already signed on to join us on March 28:
📚 Arkansas City Public Library
🏥 City-Cowley County Health Department
🩺 Community Health Center in Cowley County
🎓 Cowley College
🤝 Kansas Department for Children and Families
👶 Family Life Services
🧠 Four County Mental Health Center, Inc. (Project Before/Parent Education)
💙 Healthy Blue
🌱 K-State Extension - Cowley County
🏢 Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
👣 REACH tiny-k Infant Toddler Services
🏃‍♂️ RISE Cowley
🛡️ Safe Kids Cowley County
🏥 UnitedHealthcare
🤝 United Way of the Plains
🏫 USD 470 - Arkansas City Public Schools ACPK
🏥 William Newton Hospital
🧡 Winfield Moms Demand Action - KS
🏠 Winfield Parents As Teachers
📚 Winfield Public Library • Winfield, KS

📢 IS YOUR ORGANIZATION MISSING FROM THIS LIST? There is still time to join the story! We have a few spots left for local agencies and businesses to connect with growing families.

⏳ Deadline to register: Friday, March 13
🔗 Vendor Sign-up: https://forms.gle/1nxKQcTB6FiVMpFj6

¡𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐳𝐜𝐚 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐮 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚! 📖✨

Cada gran libro tiene un elenco de apoyo increíble. En el Baby Shower Comunitario 2026, nuestros proveedores son los "capítulos" de apoyo que ayudan a nuestras familias locales a prosperar. Estamos muy orgullosos de destacar a las organizaciones que ya se han unido a nosotros para el 28 de marzo:

📚 Biblioteca Pública de Arkansas City (Arkansas City Public Library)
🏥 Departamento de Salud de City-Cowley County
🩺 Centro de Salud Comunitario en el Condado de Cowley
🎓 Cowley College
🤝 Departamento para Niños y Familias (DCF)
💜 Recursos de DV/SA de los condados de Cowley y Sumner
👶 Family Life Services
🧠 Centro de Salud Mental Four County (Proyecto Before / Educación para Padres)
💙 Healthy Blue
🌱 Extensión de K-State - Condado de Cowley
🏢 Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Kansas (KDHE)
👣 Servicios para Infantes y Niños Pequeños REACH
🏃‍♂️ RISE Cowley
🛡️ Safe Kids del Condado de Cowley
🏥 United Healthcare
🤝 United Way of the Plains
🏫 USD 470 ACPK
🏥 Hospital William Newton
🧡 Winfield MOMS Demand Action
🏠 Padres como Maestros de Winfield (Winfield Parents As Teachers)
📚 Biblioteca Pública de Winfield

📢 ¿FALTA SU ORGANIZACIÓN EN ESTA LISTA? ¡Aún hay tiempo para unirse a la historia! Nos quedan algunos lugares para que las agencias y negocios locales se conecten con las familias en crecimiento.

⏳ Fecha límite para registrarse: viernes 13 de marzo
🔗 Registro de proveedores: https://forms.gle/1nxKQcTB6FiVMpFj6

Legacy Regional Community Foundation , Arkansas City Public Library , Child Start , Cowley College , Parents as Teachers - Cowley County , Greenbush Education Service Center , Kansas Children's Service League , REACH tiny-k Infant Toddler Services , Safe Kids Cowley County , USD 470 - Arkansas City Public Schools , William Newton Hospital , Parents As Teachers , Winfield Public Library • Winfield, KS

03/06/2026

🎬 WATCH NOW: At William Newton Healthcare Foundation, we believe that philanthropy enhances the delivery of rural care.

As one of only two Critical Access Hospitals in Kansas that operates without tax support, William Newton Hospital relies on the incredible vision of our supporters. We are profoundly grateful for a transformative $768,000 anonymous gift that funded our new state-of-the-art CT scanner and kept us running with a mobile unit during the transition.

Hear from WNH leaders about how this 128-slice technology—and the generosity behind it—is changing the landscape of healthcare in our region. A special thank you to our partners at the Legacy Regional Community Foundation for their vital role in facilitating this gift.

Together, we are upholding a century-long legacy of community-funded care! 🏥💙

A Cowley County hospital has unveiled a new $675,000 CT scanner, thanks to an anonymous donation.

03/05/2026

📺Tune in to KSN TV today at 4 PM!

Members of our hospital team will be on KSN with Mike Mahoney News to talk about the generous donation that helped make both our mobile CT unit and new CT machine possible - a remarkable gift from an anonymous donor with support from Legacy Regional Community Foundation!

Hear why philanthropy is so important for rural health care and how hospital staff are working to help legislators better understand the needs and challenges facing rural hospitals.

03/05/2026

To Our Rural Health Clinic Staff,

Today’s donuts are just a small token of a very big thank you. On behalf of the William Newton Healthcare Foundation, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for the dedication, compassion, and hard work you bring to our rural health clinics every single day. Caring for a rural community requires resilience, commitment, and a deep sense of purpose—and you demonstrate all of that and more in the way you serve your patients and support one another.
While donuts can’t fully capture how grateful we are, we hope they bring a small moment of enjoyment to your day. Please know that your work is seen, valued, and deeply appreciated.
Thank you for all you do to keep our community healthy.
With sincere gratitude,�William Newton Healthcare Foundation

03/04/2026

A big thank you to Dr. Dennett for generously supplying the 2East nurses with new chairs this week! Your support and thoughtfulness make such a difference in their daily work - they truly appreciate it!

03/03/2026

Be sure to follow along as this Winfield native and his wife take on an incredible bike ride from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine in support of William Newton Healthcare Foundation and William Newton Hospital.

Their inspiring journey is all about dedication, community, and making a difference. Show your support by following their progress, cheering them on, and sharing their story.

And if you're able, please consider donating to help further their mission and support William Newton Healthcare Foundation. Every mile ridden and every dollar given helps make a lasting impact.

03/03/2026

An anonymous donor gave $675,000 for a new CT scanner and $93,000 for a mobile CT unit.