FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Terrie Davidson
Public Information Officer, Community Relations Manager
Wickenburg Community Hospital and Clinics
928-684-3219
WICKENBURG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & CLINICS DELIVERS VITAL RELIEF AND CARE FOLLOWING JONES FIRE.
WICKENBURG, AZ – 06/01/2026 – Wickenburg Community Hospital and Clinics (WCH) has announced the successful distribution of more than $10,775 in direct financial assistance and vital resources to community members affected by the recent Jones Fire. By partnering with local organizations and the American Red Cross to establish a Disaster Assistance Center, the hospital ensured that displaced individuals and families received immediate, compassionate support following the 84-acre wildfire that began on May 11.
When the Jones Fire threatened the Wickenburg area, the hospital immediately activated its emergency response plan to prioritize the safety and well-being of its patients, staff, and visitors. Despite internet and phone service disruptions across the region, the dedicated medical team utilized secondary communication systems to maintain continuous, reliable care. The facility remained fully operational and did not require evacuation at any point, standing as a secure and dependable healthcare provider for the community during a highly volatile situation.
Following the containment of the fire, the hospital transitioned its efforts toward community recovery by serving as the primary point of contact for a newly formed local relief committee. Working alongside the Town of Wickenburg, local spiritual leaders, dedicated regional businesses, and concerned citizens, the hospital actively helped connect impacted residents with essential survival resources and comprehensive support.
“We saw generosity pouring in from every direction,” Davidson noted. “Not only did businesses step up, but individuals and families took it upon themselves to help however they could. I recognize there are so many people who have contributed to the relief efforts that it is impossible to list them all, but WCH is extremely grateful and proud to serve alongside such an amazing community!”
Through this coordinated relief network, the hospital facilitated direct aid to those experiencing the greatest need. To date, the comprehensive distribution of over $13,775 in financial and in-kind support included temporary housing assistance that has safely sheltered ten individuals, as well as $9,600 in retail gift cards to help families purchase groceries, clothing, and household essentials. The ongoing recovery effort has successfully matched eight (8) displaced residents with replacement recreational vehicles for long-term lodging, provided beds, and supplied a vehicle to restore a community member’s transportation for employment. Efforts continue for the remaining individuals unhoused by the fire.
Wickenburg Community Hospital and Clinics remains deeply committed to the health, safety, and recovery of the region. As a massive influx of food and clothing donations continues to arrive from generous community members, the hospital will keep matching these critical resources with the individuals and families who need them most.
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About Wickenburg Community Hospital and Clinics
Wickenburg Community Hospital is a nonprofit organization, established in 1926 and remains committed to quality health and wellness services where the patient, family and community come first. Federally designated as a Critical Access Hospital and state designated as a Level IV Trauma Center, WCH strives to meet the needs of residents and surrounding rural communities within approximately 3,300 square miles.
Our campus includes Specialized Emergency Medicine, Advanced Life Saving Technology, Critical Cardiac Care, Barrow Neurological Institute Telestroke Partnership, Community Primary Care Clinics, Surgical and Diagnostic Services, Licensed 19 Bed Acute Care Unit, QWickCare Urgent Care, TeleCardiology Services, Nuclear Medicine, Laboratory, Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI), Cardiopulmonary, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Center, Infusion Center, Interventional Pain Management Program, Cancer Care Partnership with City of Hope and more. Visit wickhosp.com to learn more.
