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From Community Leader to Hospital Volunteer

April 18, 2025

Willis Heck has a gift for creating community, supporting others, and leading by example. A retired community leader and former member of the Newton City Commission, Willis now dedicates his days to volunteering at NMC Health, bringing with him a lifetime of leadership and a heart full of compassion. Heather started working at NMC Health in 2012. She began as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), then became a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in the clinic, and later earned her Registered Nurse (RN) license. The path to volunteering Willis’s journey into volunteering began with a gentle nudge from one of his

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NMC Health Adds Park City Providers amid Clinic Changes

January 12, 2023

NMC Health’s Immediate Care clinic at 1755 East 61st Street North in Park City is now a Family Medicine clinic with new hours and

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Top Baby Names of 2022 at our Family Birthing Center

January 11, 2023

Are you looking for ideas on naming your family’s newest addition? Maybe you want to see if you were as creative as you thought

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NMC Health Receives 2023 Women’s Choice Award® for Emergency Care

December 5, 2022

NEWTON, Kan., (December 5, 2022) – NMC Health has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®,

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10 Holiday Hacks for Best Diabetes Management

December 1, 2022

The month of December will likely bring more challenges as you try to balance both joy that the holidays bring as well as healthy

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5 Tips to Take Care of Yourself When You Are the Caregiver

November 8, 2022

Taking care of someone may seem easy, but it’s a tough job. Any caregiver who doesn’t look after themselves can face burnout. Here's how

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Diabetes Awareness & Planning for Healthy Holidays

November 4, 2022

November is National Diabetes month. Unfortunately, diabetes is becoming more common than ever. According to the CDC, diabetes now affects more than 37 million

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Keys to Healthy Dining Out

August 31, 2022

Eating out at restaurants is a way of life for many people, but it can be a challenge if you are trying to eat

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Healthy Sleep and Diabetes Management

According to the National Sleep Foundation’s guidelines, most adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep each night. If you have diabetes, not getting enough

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Keep Your Feet Healthy

If you have diabetes, taking care of your feet is an important part of your daily routine. High blood sugar can lead to nerve

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10 Questions with Dr. Jason Williams

Now accepting new patients, we thought you might want a chance to get to know Dr. Williams a little better. Learn about our newest

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Valley Center Welcomes New Family Medicine Physician

NMC Health Family Medicine Valley Center welcomes Dr. Jason Williams, DO.

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7 Signs your Forgetful Loved One May Have Alzheimer’s Disease

Your parent or loved one isn’t acting normal. They’re becoming distant and forgetful. Is it Alzheimer’s or just part of aging? Alzheimer’s disease can

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