NMC to Celebrate 20-Years with Community Event on 8/27
August 23 marks the day 20 years ago when Newton Medical Center (NMC) first began accepting patients at its current hospital location. To celebrate this anniversary, NMC is hosting a community event, on Saturday, August 27. The morning will kick-off at 9:30 a.m. with a recognition ceremony and balloon launch. Attendees will hear from hospital […]
Convenient Care Open House Scheduled for August 18
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is planning an open house for its new walk-in clinic, Convenient Care, on Thursday, August 18. Between 4 and 6 p.m. that day, the public is invited to tour the new clinic, meet the providers and enjoy refreshments. The first 20 people will receive a free first aid kit. In addition, […]
Newton Medical Center Implements Telemedicine Program
New technology brings expert physician care to patients’ bedsides through remote videoconferencing at Newton Medical Center (NMC). The doctor’s bedside manner is perfect. He looks you directly in the eye as he talks with you. He listens as you describe your symptoms. He takes your vital signs, checks your medical history, reviews your lab test […]
NMC Health Awarded HFAP Accreditation
Newton Medical Center (NMC) was awarded re-accreditation from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), an independent, accreditation organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NMC earned this distinction after the HFAP conducted an extensive and objective review of the quality and safety standards of the hospital. “Newton Medical Center clearly demonstrates […]
Newton Medical Center Launches Room Service for Patients
Newton Medical Center has created a new program designed to provide options and convenience to patients when it comes to their meals. Beginning tomorrow, the room service program allows patients to choose from a restaurant-style menu and customize their meals, depending on diet order restrictions set by their health care team. Because food will be […]
NMC Health to Offer Free Blood Pressure Screenings 5/17
On Tuesday, May 17, Newton Medical Center is participating in World Hypertension Day (WHD). From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. that day, the hospital is offering free blood pressure screenings. WHD is an annual initiative of the World Hypertension League, an affiliated section of the International Society of Hypertension. This public awareness initiative encourages citizens […]
NMC Health Named Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
Newton Medical Center has been named one of iVantage Health Analytics’ Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States. “We are honored to be recognized as one of the top performing rural and community hospitals in the country,” says Val Gleason, chief executive officer of Newton Medical Center. “This designation is a true […]
NMC 2015 Highlights
Steve Kelly, who is currently president of Newton Medical Center and also served as CEO of the hospital for 16 years […]
NMC Names Cindy Knoeppel as Chief Clinical Officer
Newton Medical Center has named Cindy Knoeppel, MSN, RN, CNOR, as chief clinical officer. Knoeppel fills the position previously held by Val Gleason, who recently became CEO of the hospital. “Cindy’s credentials and years of progressive managerial experience have prepared her to assume these new and expanded responsibilities. She is well-equipped as a clinical nurse […]
NMC Earns 2016 National Respiratory Care Award
Newton Medical Center has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals. About 700 hospitals, or approximately 15% of hospitals in the United States, have applied for and received this award. Newton Medical […]
