William Newton Hospital Auxiliary

06/23/2026

The Auxiliary has donated a phone charging station to the hospital. Our Auxiliary President, Judy Jewers, recognized a need for this service, and our Auxiliary Board didn't hesitate to approve the purchase.

This is just another way our volunteers help provide the best possible experience and hospitality for our patients and their families. The charging station is located in the hospital lobby and includes eight phone chargers. Patients and their families can use the charging station as needed.

06/17/2026

BASS N' DASH Cooler Raffle winner goes to John M. Congratulations! Thanks to everyone who bought tickets to support both Huxley’s Halo of Hope and the William Newton Hospital Auxiliary!

06/16/2026

We're having a throwback "Tuesday" moment! 10 years ago our volunteers donated over 11,500 hours and when we celebrated our 2025 hours this year, they totaled over 13,000! Our volunteers are the best and give so much to our hospital.

If you're interested in donating a few hours of your time each week with an amazing group of men and women, contact Brittney Shaffer, Director or Volunteer Services at William Newton Hospital. She would love to meet you and talk about some fun opportunities.

06/10/2026

🎣 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐍' 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡 - 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬' 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲
The 3rd annual Bass N' Dash event at Winfield City Lake on May 30 reeled in over $3,000 to benefit the WNH Auxiliary and Huxley’s Halo of Hope, with 24 anglers,15 kids, and 32 runners enjoying a beautiful day on the lake.

🏆 Taking first place in the fishing tournament, weighing in at 12 lbs. 4 oz., and earning a $500 payout, were Koal Meiers and Timber Neal. Craig Thompson and Bryce Lane took home second place and a $300 payout. The Biggest Catch pot of $132 went to Justin Hogan and Jacob Behrhorst, weighing in at 6lbs!
🏃🏼‍♀️ In the first annual 5K Trail Run, Talon Suttles earned first place overall, Hattie Smith won first place female, Trevor Smith won first place male, and Michael Nuss won first place 10 & under.
🐟 The Kids' Fishing Derby winner was Charlotte Macklin with 3lbs 6oz. Beckett McNown placed second and Erica McNown placed third.

Thank you to all of our participants, our dedicated volunteers, and generous sponsors South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL), Jonathan Leeper - American Family Insurance Agent, The Cooler, CB Ranch LLC, Gold Nutrition Winfield, & Third Nail Media for supporting quality healthcare in our community.
⛈️ Luck was on our side: We had an incredible, rain-free day on the trails and water - the storm system that dumped heavy rain in Winfield grazed just south of the lake!

Looking for the fishing tournament or trail run photos? Check out the full Bass N' Dash album on our photos tab!

06/10/2026

🎣 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐍' 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡 - 𝟓𝐊 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐧
The 3rd annual Bass N' Dash event at Winfield City Lake on May 30 reeled in over $3,000 to benefit the WNH Auxiliary and Huxley’s Halo of Hope, with 24 anglers,15 kids, and 32 runners enjoying a beautiful day on the lake.

🏆 Taking first place in the fishing tournament, weighing in at 12 lbs. 4 oz., and earning a $500 payout, were Koal Meiers and Timber Neal. Craig Thompson and Bryce Lane took home second place and a $300 payout. The Biggest Catch pot of $132 went to Justin Hogan and Jacob Behrhorst, weighing in at 6lbs!
🏃🏼‍♀️ In the first annual 5K Trail Run, Talon Suttles earned first place overall, Hattie Smith won first place female, Trevor Smith won first place male, and Michael Nuss won first place 10 & under.
🐟 The Kids' Fishing Derby winner was Charlotte Macklin with 3lbs 6oz. Beckett McNown placed second and Erica McNown placed third.

Thank you to all of our participants, our dedicated volunteers, and generous sponsors South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL), Jonathan Leeper - American Family Insurance Agent, The Cooler, CB Ranch LLC, Gold Nutrition Winfield, & Third Nail Media for supporting quality healthcare in our community.
⛈️ Luck was on our side: We had an incredible, rain-free day on the trails and water - the storm system that dumped heavy rain in Winfield grazed just south of the lake!

Looking for the fishing tournament or kids' derby photos? Check out the full Bass N' Dash album on our photos tab!

06/10/2026

🎣 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐍' 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡 - 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
The 3rd annual Bass N' Dash event at Winfield City Lake on May 30 reeled in over $3,000 to benefit the WNH Auxiliary and Huxley’s Halo of Hope, with 24 anglers,15 kids, and 32 runners enjoying a beautiful day on the lake.

🏆 Taking first place in the fishing tournament, weighing in at 12 lbs. 4 oz., and earning a $500 payout, were Koal Meiers and Timber Neal. Craig Thompson and Bryce Lane took home second place and a $300 payout. The Biggest Catch pot of $132 went to Justin Hogan and Jacob Behrhorst, weighing in at 6lbs!
🏃🏼‍♀️ In the first annual 5K Trail Run, Talon Suttles earned first place overall, Hattie Smith won first place female, Trevor Smith won first place male, and Michael Nuss won first place 10 & under.
🐟 The Kids' Fishing Derby winner was Charlotte Macklin with 3lbs 6oz. Beckett McNown placed second and Erica McNown placed third.

Thank you to all of our participants, our dedicated volunteers, and generous sponsors South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL), Jonathan Leeper - American Family Insurance Agent, The Cooler, CB Ranch LLC, Gold Nutrition Winfield, & Third Nail Media for supporting quality healthcare in our community.
⛈️ Luck was on our side: we had an incredible, rain-free day on the trails and water - the storm system that dumped heavy rain in Winfield grazed just south of the lake!

Looking for the trail run or kids' derby photos? Check out the full Bass N' Dash album on our photos tab!

05/28/2026

🎣 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐍' 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬! 🏃‍♂️
We are casting a massive net of gratitude to the incredible sponsors backing this year's Bass N' Dash - Bass Tournament, Kids' Fishing Derby, & 5K Trail Run, hosted by the William Newton Hospital Auxiliary & Huxley’s Halo of Hope in partnership with City of Winfield, KS.

Thank you to South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL), Jonathan Leeper - American Family Insurance Agent, The Cooler, CB Ranch LLC, Gold Nutrition Winfield, & Third Nail Media for helping us reel in an unforgettable event directly benefiting healthcare in our community!

05/11/2026

👟🎣 Join the Auxiliary and City of Winfield, KS for the reimagined Bass N’ Dash at Winfield City Lake on Saturday, May 30. Whether you’re hitting the water for the $500 top fishing prize or hunting for "hidden treasures" (cash tokens!) on our brand-new 5K trail run, there is something for the whole family.

This year is extra special as we welcome a new partner, Huxley’s Halo of Hope. Proceeds will be shared to provide comfort and keepsakes to local families navigating the loss of a baby. As chairperson Brittney Shaffer says, it’s all about "neighbors helping neighbors".

Check out the full news release for all the details on prizes, the kids' derby, and registration.

⚠️ Hurry! Register by this Wednesday, May 13, to guarantee your commemorative event shirt! There is no day-of registration.

Read more and register here:

Join us for the Bass N' Dash fishing tournament, kids’ fishing derby, and 5k trail run/walk on Saturday, May 30, at Winfield City Lake.

05/08/2026

🎣🏃‍♀️𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 ?
Join us for the Bass N' Dash at Winfield City Lake on Saturday, May 30! Our reimagined event features a new 5K Trail Run alongside the traditional bass fishing tournament and kids' fishing derby. It's all about community, grit, and supporting local families.
👉 Register now: wnhcares.org/bassndash

This year, the Auxiliary is proud to split all proceeds with Huxley’s Halo of Hope. Your participation helps provide light, comfort, and tangible keepsakes for neighbors navigating the profound loss of a baby.

Whether you are eyeing the $500 top prize in the fishing tournament or hunting for hidden cash treasures worth up to $30 along the 5K trail, there is plenty of excitement to go around. To ensure you have the gear to match the fun, please register by this Wednesday, May 13, to guarantee your commemorative event shirt!

Final registration for all events ends strictly at noon on Thursday, May 28, and no day-of registration will be accepted. Special thanks to City of Winfield, KS, for your partnership!

Image shows participants fishing or running, alongside the event logo.

04/22/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! We have the most amazing volunteers here at William Newton Hospital. Chances are if you've been to WNH you have interacted with a few of them.

Our volunteers drive our Care Cab, grill and run the register in our Snack Bar, assist patients with wheelchairs, deliver our internal mail, help patients in our lobby, pavilion, surgery waiting and more!

Not only do we have in-house volunteers but we have many that help with fundraisers. Some of our biggest fundraisers include: BASS N' DASH, Golf Scramble, and our Holiday Market.

Each year our volunteer department raises enough to give back around $50,000.

If you see a volunteer this week, stop and thank them. We appreciate them so much!