What you Need to Know about Wound Care
Everyone gets scrapes and bruises every now and then. But what should you do when its more than a simple bump and your wound just will not heal? If you have sustained an injury that won’t go away, you might benefit from advanced wound healing or hyperbaric treatment. As the only UHMS Certified Facility in […]
Traveling with Diabetes
Summer is just around the corner. If your plans involve travel or any type of outdoor activities, be sure and attend diabetes support group this month. We will be covering both topics to help you plan ahead for a fun and safe summer. Listed below are safe traveling tips to consider: Before You Leave See […]
8 Ways to Reach a Healthy Blood Pressure
To take care of your heart, it’s important to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, but many don’t realize it or aren’t keeping it at a healthy level. For most adults, healthy blood pressure is 120/80 millimeters of mercury or less. Blood pressure consistently above […]
Diabetes Technology
Diabetes technology has come a long way. Today there are several new innovations that can help you better manage your diabetes. Here is a look at a few: Continuous Glucose Monitors A continuous glucose monitor (also called a CGM) helps reduce the need for finger sticks & strips. It works through a sensor that is […]
Diabetes Ed: Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Written by Elizabeth W., Diabetes Educator Elizabeth is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at NMC Health. Paying close attention to heart health is very important for someone with diabetes. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in people with diabetes, resulting in 2/3 of deaths in people with type 2 […]
NMC Health Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital Fifth Year
NMC Health (formerly Newton Medical Center) in Newton, Kansas, today announced it has been recognized once again as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™.
NMC Health receives High 5 for Mom & Baby recognition
NMC Health’s Family Birthing Center has continued its commitment to infant and maternal health by earning recognition through High 5 for Mom & Baby, a program developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas.
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NMC Health Named A Top American Orthopedics Hospital
MC Health has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedics by the Women’s Choice Award©, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that NMC Health’s Medical Center and Orthopedics & Sports Specialists are in the top 2% of 4,728 U.S. hospitals offering orthopedics services.
NMC Health Named A Top American Emergency Hospital
MC Health has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award©, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that NMC Health’s Medical Center is in the top 9% of 4,728 U.S. hospitals offering emergency care services.
