NMC Announces Appointment of Four New Board Members
Newton Medical Center announced today the appointment of four new members to its board of directors. Effective November 1, 2016, Carolyn McGinn (Sedgwick), Matthew Schmidt (Newton), Racquel Thiesen (Newton) and Colin Windham, M.D. (Valley Center) joined the hospital’s 19-member governing board. “I am pleased to welcome Sen. McGinn, Matthew, Raquel and Dr. Windham to the […]
NMC’s Shane Meier Completes Building Operator Certification
Newton Medical Center’s Facilities & Safety Director Shane Meier has completed Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (MEEA) Building Operator Certification® (BOC). Meier was awarded the certification at a December 13th event. “Shane’s initiative to augment his knowledge for added proficiency in managing our facilities is characteristic of Shane. He takes ownership of his role to ensure […]
NMC Health Gets National Recognition for Patient Outcomes
Newton Medical Center announced today it has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in outcomes, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural acute care hospitals in the nation. “Quality, patient-centered care is a cornerstone of our mission, as is our commitment […]
NMC Sells Medical Plaza of Park City Building
As of yesterday, the Medical Plaza of Park City is under new ownership. The building, located near 61st and Hydraulic, was purchased by AMB Group, LLC, a group of Wichita-based physicians. Earlier this year, Newton Medical Center was approached by AMB Group, LLC, with plans to open an urgent care facility in part of the […]
NMC Health and MDsave Partner to Help Patients Save Money
Newton Medical Center and MDsave are working together to help local residents without insurance or with high-deductible health plans save money and get more of the medical care they need. Through the MDsave marketplace, patients at Newton Medical Center will have access to a wide variety of medical procedures at discounted prices*. MDsave was recently […]
Newton Medical Center Recognized for Patient Safety Program
The Kansas Healthcare Collaborative recently recognized Newton Medical Center for its successful participation in the second round of the national Hospital Engagement Network, known as HEN 2.0. HEN 2.0 was a 12-month comprehensive patient safety initiative conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services through its Partnership for Patients program. At the state level, […]
NMC Partners with American Heart Association for CPR
Newton Medical Center announced today a collaboration with the American Heart Association and their CPR in Schools program. Through this program, Newton High School will receive a CPR in Schools Training Kit™, to train the next generation of lifesavers. “We know that approximately 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home, so knowing CPR […]
NMC to Host Dinner with the Doctors on September 27
On Tuesday, September 27, Newton Medical Center (NMC) will host a Dinner with the Doctors event to introduce its new telemedicine program. In partnership with Eagle Telemedicine and Sunflower Telemedicine, NMC launched a telemedicine program for inpatient care early last month. This new technology brings expert physician care to patients’ bedsides through remote videoconferencing. Two […]
Medical Center Prepares for Trauma Center Designation
Recently, all registered nurses in Newton Medical Center’s (NMC) Emergency Department (ED) earned trauma certification by completing the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). This is an important requirement of staff training in the hospital’s preparation to apply for Level IV Trauma Center designation. The TNCC, developed by the Emergency Nurses Association, is a course taken […]
NMC Health CEO Vallerie Gleason Named Hospital President
Newton Medical Center has named current chief executive officer Vallerie L. Gleason as president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 22, 2016. Gleason succeeds Steven G. Kelly, who has led the hospital for the past 16 years. She has served as CEO since March 2016, responsible for day-to-day hospital operations, including the recent launch of […]
