NMC Health Welcomes Alex Haines as VP of Clinic Operation
Alex Haines has joined Newton Medical Center as vice president of clinic operations. Haines will oversee the operations of the hospital’s 12 primary care and specialty clinics. “Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table,” said Todd Kasitz, Newton Medical Center chief financial officer. “As we continue to expand our footprint and […]
NMC to Buy Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Sports Performance
Newton Medical Center announced today it has signed a letter of intent with The Summit to purchase Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Sports Performance. Effective March 1, 2017, the clinic will begin operations as an outpatient service of the hospital. The Summit, a physician-owned healthcare facility, has owned and operated the clinic since 2009. “With our primary […]
Newton Medical Center Launches Telestroke Program
Time is of the essence in treating victims of stroke or other neurological emergencies. That’s why Newton Medical Center is launching a new program using telemedicine videoconferencing technology to enhance its ability to connect patients with neurologists who can quickly diagnose and treat patients any time of the day or night. “The best outcomes occur […]
NMC Surgeon Turns to Colleague for Knee Replacement
Newton Medical Center Chief Medical Officer, Charles Craig, MD, has nearly four decades of orthopedic surgery experience. But last fall, he experienced health care from a completely different perspective — as the patient.
NMC Health Diabetes Education Earns National Recognition
Newton Medical Center has been awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate. This recognition affirms that, through their diabetes self-management education program, the hospital provides high-quality education, which is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment. The Association’s Education Recognition Certificate assures that educational programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management […]
NMC Partners with Award Program to Recognize Nurses
Nurses at Newton Medical Center are being honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. […]
