William Newton Healthcare Foundation

11/15/2025

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒚!
🎥 𝐀 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭-𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬: Today, we celebrate the incredible impact your generosity has on William Newton Hospital and our entire community. Thank you for your commitment to giving! As you plan your 2025 giving strategy, we want to ensure you have the best information. Significant 2026 federal tax changes* will affect the deductibility of charitable donations for itemizers. To help you continue to give strategically, WNHF has created a brief video covering:
+ Why the first 0.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) may no longer be deductible
+ How the new 35% cap will affect high-bracket taxpayers
+ The benefits of making larger, strategic gifts this year
Watch the video to stay informed and ensure your generosity continues to have the biggest possible impact on our hospital and your tax planning. Plus, the timing couldn't be better with our current $500k match opportunity available through December 20, 2025!
*NOTE: This video is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and shall not be relied upon as, legal or tax advice. Do not rely upon this information as a substitute for obtaining specific legal or tax advice from your own personal counsel.

11/07/2025

William Newton Hospital & William Newton Healthcare Foundation popped over to Baden Square to have lunch and visit with Rotary Club of Winfield on Wednesday. WHNF’s Executive Director Annika Morris gave an update on the Phase 2 Emergency Department expansion and current $500k match giving opportunity, while WNH Interim CEO Gigi Fergus talked about the hospital’s mission to provide quality care close to home and meet the needs of our community. Thank you to Winfield Rotary Club for hosting!
To learn more about the match or year-end giving, contact the Foundation office at 620-222-2676.

11/03/2025

📰 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭! 📰
+ $58k raised
+ McSpadden named Union State Bank Healthcare Hero
+ $500 match announced
It was another successful annual gala at the "new to us" Baden Square:

Just over $58,000 was raised, benefiting William Newton Hospital. Additionally, an anonymous donor renewed a $500,000 dollar-for-dollar match for campaign gifts made through December 20.

10/13/2025

✨️ 𝑮𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒔 ✨️
William Newton Healthcare Foundation hosted its 18th annual fundraising gala on September 27 at Winfield's Baden Square, presented by Union State Bank. Just over $57k was raised benefiting William Newton Hospital, plus an anonymous donor renewed a $500k dollar-for-dollar match for campaign gifts made through December 20. All of these funds will benefit phase two of the Second Century Campaign for the upcoming emergency department expansion.

The WWII/1940s-themed gala, dubbed ‘Flight for the Future,’ included live music by the Student Loans and silent and live auctions. Many attendees dressed to the theme, and over 140 guests were treated to a 4-course meal catered by Grouse Valley Catering and Creekstone Farms. Longtime Foundation supporter and former WNH Trustee Steve McSpadden was named the 2025 Union State Bank Healthcare Hero. Guests also participated in the ‘Bubbles & Bling’ raffle, sponsored by Barrel & Bottle, Bing Brothers, and Schmidt Jewelers, hoping to take home a beautiful, handcrafted yellow gold diamond sunflower pendant on an 18’’ chain, valued at $1,975.

A special thank you to:
+ Our sponsors, package underwriters, gala planning committee and friends, and valued guests who helped to bring the 18th annual gala to life.
+ Brenda Butters, Becky Long, & Jessi Leeper for transforming Baden Square and helping us honor the legacy of those who served.
+ Baden Square and Grouse Valley Catering for being gracious & accommodating hosts.
+ Union State Bank for 14 consecutive years of their presenting sponsorship.
+ The Student Loans for providing our evening entertainment.
+ Joe Wood and the Winfield High School HOSA Students for their help with set up, tear down, and catering/logistical assistance during the event.
+ Auctioneer Rick Hopper and Karen for keeping track of all the auction activity.
+ Gypsy Bev Co., our bartenders, for keeping the spirits high.
+ Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Winfield for lending its vintage truck (shown in the keepsake photos).
+ John Cain & Bub Morris with the Winfield VFW for the presentation of colors.
+ Sarah Miller, Annika Morris, Jennifer Melcher, and bugle boy Dr. K. Daniel Miller for the special performance of 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy'

Note: event photos are in a separate post

10/13/2025

William Newton Healthcare Foundation hosted its 18th annual fundraising gala on September 27 at Winfield's Baden Square, presented by Union State Bank. Just over $57k was raised benefiting William Newton Hospital, plus an anonymous donor renewed a $500k dollar-for-dollar match for campaign gifts made through December 20. All of these funds will benefit phase two of the Second Century Campaign for the upcoming emergency department expansion.

The WWII/1940s-themed gala, dubbed ‘Flight for the Future,’ included live music by The Student Loans and silent and live auctions. Many attendees dressed to the theme, and over 140 guests were treated to a 4-course meal catered by Grouse Valley Catering and Creekstone Farms. Longtime Foundation supporter and former WNH Trustee Steve McSpadden was named the 2025 Union State Bank Healthcare Hero. Guests also participated in the ‘Bubbles & Bling’ raffle, sponsored by Barrel & Bottle, Bing Brothers Liquor, and Schmidt Jewelers, Inc., hoping to take home a beautiful, handcrafted yellow gold diamond sunflower pendant on an 18’’ chain, valued at $1,975.

A special thank you to:
+ Our sponsors, package underwriters, gala planning committee and friends, and valued guests who helped to bring the 18th annual gala to life.
+ Brenda Butters, Becky Long, & Jessi Leeper for transforming Baden Square and helping us honor the legacy of those who served.
+ Baden Square and Grouse Valley Catering for being gracious & accommodating hosts.
+ Union State Bank for 14 consecutive years of their presenting sponsorship.
+ The Student Loans for providing our evening entertainment.
+ Joe Wood and the Winfield High School HOSA Students for their help with set up, tear down, and catering/logistical assistance during the event.
+ Auctioneer Rick Hopper and Karen for keeping track of all the auction activity.
+ Gypsybevco, our bartenders, for keeping the spirits high.
+ Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Winfield for lending its vintage truck (shown in the keepsake photos).
+ John Cain & Bub Morris with the Winfield VFW for the presentation of colors.
+ Sarah Miller, Annika Morris, Jennifer Melcher, and bugle boy Dr. K. Daniel Miller for the special performance of 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy'

10/07/2025

William Newton Healthcare Foundation joined forces with the Community Health Center in Cowley County and the H. L. Snyder Medical Foundation to welcome three fantastic new providers to the local medical community. Hosted on Thursday, October 2, at the Winfield Country Club, nearly 40 guests joined us in celebrating Katie Darnell, ARPN, Justin Onwugbufor, PA, and Lauryn Rayfield, APRN. Katie specializes in gynecologic and women's health care at Sunflower Ob/Gyn at William Newton Hospital, while Justin and Lauryn provide primary care services at Community Health Center in Cowley County (located in Winfield and Ark City).

Guests heard from all three providers, along with HLSMF Board Member Jim Snyder, WNH Interim CEO Gigi Fergus, and CHCCC CFO Brady Dutton. The Community Health Center also recognized Dr. Treasure Wehner for her long-time service to the Winfield community as she prepares for a well-deserved retirement coming up this winter.

We're thrilled to have these valuable additions to our local healthcare team. Their skills and dedication will make a significant positive impact on patient care across the community!

09/15/2025

🎊 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟! 🎊
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝑹𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆 $150,000 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏

Employees of William Newton Hospital have successfully reached and surpassed their $150,000 fundraising goal for the hospital's ongoing Second Century Campaign. This significant milestone directly supports the expansion of the hospital's emergency department.

"I am very proud of the dedication the WNH employees show to our hospital,” said Kelle Thompson, William Newton Healthcare Foundation employee campaign committee chair. “Their display of generosity shows they support the mission of the hospital and want to be a part of its growth and meeting the needs of the community we serve.”

The Phase I Second Century Campaign project culminated in 2020 with the opening of the H. L. Snyder Medical Foundation Surgery Center. It was made possible through a combination of philanthropic support from William Newton Healthcare Foundation donors and long-term financing by William Newton Hospital.

Entirely funded by philanthropy, Phase II is a long-term plan to modernize and expand emergency care at William Newton Hospital to meet the growing demand in Cowley County and the surrounding region. In 2024, the hospital's emergency room and Fast Track experienced a record-breaking year with 10,790 patient visits. This represents a significant increase over the five-year average of 9,351 emergency room visits from 2019-2023. Projections for 2025 are even higher.

The state-of-the-art emergency department will enable the hospital to better serve the community's healthcare needs for years to come, with a larger, more efficient space. Enhanced patient privacy, patient monitoring, parking, and security will also be incorporated.

In recognition of the employees’ fundraising achievement for Phase II, they have earned a naming opportunity for the new breakroom in the expanded emergency department, a space designed to support the well-being of the hospital’s caregivers.

"While we are celebrating this milestone, we are still working toward our overall campaign goal of $8 million,” says William Newton Healthcare Foundation Executive Director Annika Morris. “Every donation, no matter the size, helps us build a stronger, more advanced emergency department for everyone."

To learn more or to contribute to the Second Century Campaign, please visit our website or call us at 620-222-6275.

William Newton Healthcare Foundation believes quality healthcare starts with a strong foundation. It is our mission to support WNH and our community.

08/27/2025

𝑾𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔?🤝 You're invited to a special Provider Meet & Greet on Thursday, October 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Winfield Country Club. It’s a great chance to get to know them and other recent additions to our medical community!
🌟 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹, 𝗗𝗡𝗣, 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗡: Specializing in women's health at Sunflower Ob/Gyn at William Newton Hospital.
🌟 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝘄𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘂𝗳𝗼𝗿, 𝗣𝗔: Providing primary care at the Community Health Center in Cowley County's Winfield location.
🌟 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘆𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱, 𝗗𝗡𝗣, 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗡: Also a primary care provider at the Community Health Center in Cowley County, soon transitioning to the new Arkansas City location.
We're especially excited to welcome Katie and Justin, a medical couple who have chosen to make Winfield their new home! Please RSVP by calling the William Newton Healthcare Foundation at 620-222-6275.
Full story:

William Newton Hospital and the Community Health Center look forward to celebrating each of these valuable additions to our healthcare community at our joint event on October 2. Please join us in welcoming new medical couple, Katelyn Darnell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, and Justin Onwugbufor, PA, along with....

08/25/2025

𝑻𝒆𝒏 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒐𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑾𝑵𝑯 𝑲𝒊𝒅𝒔🚸
A decade after founding Autumn's Gifts, Jessica O'Donnell (at right with son Cooper), is still helping bring entertainment to hospitals and organizations that care for children who are ill.
O’Donnell’s inspiration behind Autumn's Gifts is her late cousin, Autumn Terrill, who passed away from cancer in 2012. After witnessing her cousin spend time in the hospital, restricted from “normal kid” activities, O’Donnell made it her mission to help others.
Today, William Newton Hospital received a donation of a Fire 7 Kids Tablet, Nintendo Switch gaming system with controllers, and 5 games (Minecraft, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Fast & Furious Spy Racers Rise of Shifter, SONIC Super Stars, and Monster Jam Showdown).
We are so grateful for Jessica's kind heart! Please join us in saying "Thank You" for providing these fun toys for children in our care.
For more information about this initiative, find Autumn’s Gifts on Facebook.

08/22/2025

When a family experiences the unimaginable loss of a child, finding comfort and support can be incredibly difficult. That’s why we were honored to host an internal fundraising drive for William Newton Hospital staff to help kickstart Huxley’s Halo of Hope, a compassionate non-profit initiative founded by WNH employees Christian and Tehillah Smith.

After losing their baby, Huxley, they created a program to bring light, comfort, and remembrance to grieving parents. Huxley's Halo of Hope provides families with a weighted bear that symbolizes the exact weight of their baby, offering a tangible token of love and support. The bears are accompanied by a personalized gift basket to help families properly grieve with less stress.

We're incredibly proud to announce that raised an amazing $8,037.63 through monetary and paid-time-off donations! Please watch Christian and Tehillah's video to hear their powerful story. To learn more or to donate, visit Huxley's Halo of Hope on Facebook or contact Christian Smith at 620-222-4694.

08/21/2025

08/20/2025

Please consider taking part in the Legacy Great Give through the end of this month!

Three questions for William Newton Healthcare Foundation...

What is one thing you wish donors knew about your nonprofit/charitable project?

Every dollar given to the William Newton Healthcare Foundation (WNHF) stays right here at William Newton Hospital & our affiliated clinics. Our funding supports local patient care, advanced equipment, physician recruitment, and critical programs like healthcare scholarships and forensic nursing services. When donors give, their impact is immediate and tangible, benefitting friends, neighbors, and family in our community.

What is your favorite story sharing the impact of your nonprofit organization in our community?

In June 2022, an anonymous donor contributed $375,000 to improve parking, lighting, and signage at our hospital’s main entrance. Foundation staff and hospital leaders gathered to break ground on the project that made a safer, more welcoming experience for patients, visitors, and staff. It’s a powerful example of how local philanthropy leads to visible, lasting improvements in our healthcare environment.

What does sustainability for your organization mean to you?

Sustainability for WNHF means ensuring continued, community-focused care today and for generations to come. It means strengthening infrastructure and expanding capacity through our Second Century Campaign, investing in future talent through scholarships and physician recruitment, and building the resources to meet tomorrow’s healthcare needs with the same reliability we provide today.

Give now at www.legacyregionalfoundation.org