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William Newton Board Of Trustees Extends Administrative Leave For Hospital CEO

Friday, July 29 by Lyman James

William Newton Hospital CEO Ben Quinton will remain on paid administrative leave, its board of trustees decided Thursday.According to a press release from the Winfield-based hospital Friday, the leave has been extended for a period of up to 14 days.Quinton was first put on paid administrative leave on June 30.At the monthly meeting on...

Trail Run Raises $8K For William Newton Hospital

Thursday, July 7 by Lyman James

Wheat State Wine Co. presented William Newton Healthcare Foundation with a check for $8,000 following the 10th annual Wine-O Trail Run in May, according to a news release from the Winfield hospital.Wheat State Wine Co. hosts the run each year and donates a portion of the proceeds to William Newton Hospital.“We are privileged to...

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...

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...