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. […]
NMC Welcomes Patricia Corning as Diabetes Educator
Patricia Corning, BSN, RN, CDE, has joined Newton Medical Center as outpatient diabetes clinical educator. “I am thrilled to welcome Pattie to the Newton Medical Center family,” said Heather Porter, associate chief clinical officer. “Pattie brings enthusiasm and a wealth of experience to guide the needs of our patients with diabetes.” A graduate of Wichita […]
NMC Health Awarded Laboratory Accreditation
Newton Medical Center announced today it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Laboratory Services Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Newton Medical Center underwent a rigorous […]
NMC Names Dr. Loeffler Hospitalist Medical Director
Newton Medical Center has named Roberta Loeffler, MD, FACP, FSM, as medical director of the hospitalist program. In her new role, Dr. Loeffler will oversee the work of the hospitalist program, including quality improvement activities, development of patient protocols and order sets, survey readiness, and general staffing and recruitment efforts. “Dr. Loeffler has been a […]
NMC Launches Sunday Brunch and Educational Program
Beginning January 15, Newton Medical Center will offer Sunday brunch … with a twist. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. over the next four weeks, the Sunflower Café will offer a healthy special and the opportunity to hear from our registered dietitians. The free program portion, from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m., will feature various health-related […]
NMC Welcomes First Baby of 2017
Newton Medical Center (NMC) welcomed baby girl Evelyn Joy as the first baby born at the hospital in the new year. Originally due on December 31, baby Evelyn arrived fashionably late on Tuesday, January 3 at 4:10 p.m. She weighed in at seven pounds, six ounces, and she measured 19 inches long. The hospital presented […]
