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WCH 3rd Annual 5K and Kids Fun Run

RAIN or SHINE THE RACE GOES ON!!!

Join us on Saturday April 14, 2018 for the 3rd Annual WCH 5K and Kids Fun Run.

A scenic race through Washington County Conservation Area and Lake on a black top surface. All proceeds benefit the Washington County Relay for Life.

Race begins at 8 am. Registration fee is $20

T-shirts are guaranteed to those who register by March 30th, however every attempt will be made to have t-shirts available to all 5K participants.

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Employee Service Awards

Washington County Hospital Recognizes Our Long Term Employees

WCH is proud to celebrate and recognize 25 employees with a combined total of 395 years of service to the Hospital and Medical Group. Thank you to the dedication and service of all the following staff, many citizens of Washington County and the surrounding area have been helped.

Serving the hospital for over 40 years was Sue Maschhoff and Marty Skorczewski. Eric Cook and Val Huelsmann have been serving the hospital for 30 years and Joyce Elsesser and Clara Schwartz for 25 years. Working for 20 years are Casey Bochantin, Howard Davis, Dawn Lietz, and Nancy Newby. Madalyn Hoepker and Frances Kwiatkowski have worked serving the hospital for 15 years. With 10 years of service to the hospital are Samantha Harre, Tabitha Lane, Michelle Lovin, Deborah Moore, Nicole Pennington, and Frankie Piotrowski. Honored for 5 years of service include Dave Davenport, Darla Gottman, Lisa Halfacre, Stacie Hodge, Pam Lowry, Cathy Miller, and Jamie Murfin. employee

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23rd ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT OUT DINNER

The Opioid/Heroin Crisis- Protecting Your Family 

Monday, January 22, 2018

RSVP/Pay by January 17th to Washington County Health Department  618-327-3644

Roland Barkau Golf Course in Okawville, Illinois

Doors open 5:30pm   Dinner at 6:00pm

Cost $18.00

Featured Speakers:

Honorable Judge Daniel Emge

Daniel Bronke, States Attorney

Danny Bradac, Sheriff

Mark Styninger, Coroner

Keith Doehring, RPH

Dr. Ginger Fewell, MD

Kendra Kennedy, Human Service Center

Menu: Fried Chicken, Smoked Pork Chop, Baked Potato, Green Beans, California Blend Toss Salad, and Pie

Hosted by: Washington County Health Department and Washington County Hospital

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Influenza season is here

If you are experiencing symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, please take extra precautions and stay home if possible to prevent spreading.

If you visit the hospital, please wear a mask when visiting or attending an appointment if you are experiencing these symptoms. (masks are available at the entrances)

Always remember to cover you cough or sneeze

Wash hands frequently.

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2017 Auxiliary Annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale

The Washington County Hospital Women’s Auxiliary hosted their Annual Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale last Tuesday.  This year was a huge success!  They raised over $1,900 between the bake sale, quilt raffle tickets, and other items sold.  The winners of the Quilt Raffle were also drawn on Tuesday.  Aldona Hale won the beautiful quilt, Darla Goltman won $100 cash, and Michelle Kuhl won a $50 gift card to the Lattice Garden Gift Shop.  For more information about the WCH Women’s Auxiliary please contact current President, Melodie Wilkey at 618-314-0155.