NMC Health Renews Commitment to National Patient Safety
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today its participation in the second round of the national Hospital Engagement Network, known as HEN 2.0. HEN 2.0 is a 12-month comprehensive patient safety initiative conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through its Partnership for Patients program. At the state level, NMC is a part of […]
NMC Announces New Name for Home Health Services
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today a new name for their home health services. The service previously known as Central Homecare is now Newton Home Health. “Central Homecare has a long history in the Newton community,” says Steve Kelly, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newton Medical Center. “Its new name, Newton Home Health, now reflects […]
Newton Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2016
Newton Medical Center (NMC) welcomed baby boy Ethan as the first baby born at the hospital in the new year. Baby Ethan was born on Friday, January 1 at 1:47 p.m. He weighed in at 10 pounds, 9 ounces, and he measured 21 inches long. The hospital presented Ethan’s family with a gift basket, including […]
Hayes Gets Board Certified in Medical Practice Management
NEWTON, Kan., (December 2, 2015) – Stefanie Hayes, MHA, CMPE, Vice President of Physician Services, has earned the professional designation of Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) by the American College of Medical Practice Executives, the certification entity of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). “We are proud of Stefanie for this achievement,” says Steve Kelly, […]
Study Shows Health Care Impact
NEWTON, Kan., (November 24, 2015) – A good local health care system may itself be part of the prescription for maintaining a healthy rural economy. That was the bottom line from a study of the economic contribution of Harvey County’s health care system produced by researchers at K-State Research and Extension. The study is part […]
NMC Health Earns National Recognition for Outcomes
NEWTON, Kan., (November 17, 2015) – Newton Medical Center has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in outcomes, reflecting top quartile performance among all acute care hospitals in the nation. “It is an honor to receive this recognition,” says Steve Kelly, […]
NMC Brings Live Music to Patients
Renowned violin duo, NOVA DECO, to perform at hospital NEWTON, Kan., (November 16, 2015) – Beginning this week, Newton Medical Center patients and visitors will have the opportunity to hear live music at the hospital. NOVA DECO, the violin duo comprised of Nancy Johnson and Dominique Corbeil, is scheduled to perform twice a month over […]
NMC Health to Host Event for New Transfusion Med Analyzer
Celebration to include public reception and ribbon cutting NEWTON, Kan., (October 29, 2015) – Newton Medical Center is hosting a celebration for the launch of their new transfusion medicine analyzer, the ORTHO VISION™. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 5 and will include a public reception from 10 to 11 a.m. and a ribbon […]
NMC to Celebrate National Diabetes Month
NEWTON, Kan., (October 27, 2015) – More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and it is estimated that one in every four people with diabetes does not even know they have the disease. If left undiagnosed or untreated, diabetes can lead to serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke. Newton Medical Center and the […]
NMC awarded four-star patient satisfaction rating by CMS
NEWTON, Kan., (October 26, 2015) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) has been awarded a four-star rating by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NMC is among only 37% of Medicare-certified acute-care hospitals nationwide to receive a four or five-star rating. “For decades our dedicated employees, medical staff and volunteers have regarded the nature of […]
