NMC Recognized for Higher Quality in Maternity Care
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) has recognized Newton Medical Center (NMC) with a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures […]
NMC Health Recognizes Rod Wedel for Service to Hospital
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is proud to recognize Rod Wedel, biomed technician, for 37 years of employment at NMC and 24 years of participation in the Kansas Healthcare Engineers Association (KHEA). During his 24 years as a member of KHEA, Wedel has served many roles within the organization. Members of KHEA elected Wedel to the […]
NMC Expands Home Health Services, Re-Brands Private Duty
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announces the addition of pediatric home health services, now available through its home health agency, Newton Home Health. The new pediatric services will provide medical assistance to children after an illness, injury or surgery, but who don’t require continuous care by a nurse. Home health nurses help bridge the gap between […]
The Future of Surgery Beckoned… NMC Health Answered
In 2010, minimally invasive robotic procedures were revolutionizing surgery, offering patients faster healing, shorter hospital stays and better overall experiences. Newton Medical Center medical staff member Kent Bradley, MD, an OB/GYN, viewed the technology as transformative in his specialty, particularly gynecologic surgeries. Minimally invasive, or robotic surgery allows physicians to make just a few small […]
NMC Launches Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announces today the addition of pulmonary rehabilitation, its newest service offering. Pulmonologist John Flesher, MD, will serve as the medical director. “Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are one of the best ways patients with respiratory disorders can improve their symptoms, exercise capacity and health-related quality of life,” says Dr. Flesher. “It’s exciting that […]
Ground Zero Remains Toughest Assignment for NMC Social Worker
A social worker in NMC’s Generations unit, Terresia (middle) has volunteered for various agencies most of her adult life – she sees it as putting her faith into action. For the past 20 years, she has served as a Disaster Mental Health volunteer with the American Red Cross. Through this position, Terresia has traveled many […]
NMC Welcomes First Baby of 2018 on New Year’s Day
Newton Medical Center (NMC) welcomed baby boy Jhett Michael as the first baby born at the hospital in the new year. Baby Jhett, originally due on January 14, arrived at 7:11 a.m. on New Year’s Day. He weighed in at eight pounds, fourteen ounces, and he measured 19 inches long. The hospital presented Jhett’s family […]
Successful Surgery Puts NMC Patient Back in the Swing
For avid golfer John Wilson, PhD, a rotator cuff injury meant more than just shoulder pain — it was a potential lifestyle changer. The retired Wichita State University professor and longtime Kansas educator has, for many years, played competitive golf, hitting the links six times a week. Consequently, when he faced shoulder surgery last spring, […]
NMC Employees Named to Healthcare Board Positions
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is proud to announce that Janie Mosqueda, RN, infection control coordinator, and John Spielman, environmental services manager, have been invited to serve as board members for their respective professional organizations. Beginning in January, Mosqueda will join the Wichita-chapter board of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) for […]
NMC Supervisor Called to Mission Work
Jason, a supervisor in NMC’s food and nutrition services department, first felt the call to do mission work in 2010, but he couldn’t find the right program for him. He wanted to help those that weren’t the first thought in people’s minds when they heard the words ‘mission work’.
