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 […]
Newton Medical Center Partners with Mid-Kansas Family Practice
NEWTON, Kan., (October 21, 2015) – Newton Medical Center announced today a new partnership with Mid-Kansas Family Practice, effective January 1, 2016. Mid-Kansas Family Practice is led by Mark Hall, MD, along with Joseph Aiyenowo, MD, Marcy Brubacher, PA-C, Jay Wedel, PA-C, Susan Krehbiel, APRN, and Lindsey Regier, APRN. The clinic has been providing primary […]
NMC Health Donates Defibrillator to Clinic
Newton Medical Center Donates Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Health Ministries Clinic AED to be placed in Health Ministries Clinic in Halstead NEWTON, Kan., (October 13, 2015) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) has donated an automated external defibrillator (AED) to Health Ministries Clinic. This machine is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and […]
NMC Health Starts Dementia & Alzheimer’s Support Group
A support group for family members and caregivers NEWTON, Kan., (October 8, 2015) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) is introducing a dementia and Alzheimer’s support group, beginning Thursday, October 15. This group will provide an opportunity for family members and caregivers to form supportive connections with others and will be led by NMC’s team of […]
Newton Medical Center’s Harvest Moon Gala Set for Oct. 29
Hospital’s annual gala to raise money for nursing scholarships NEWTON, Kan., (October 8, 2015) – The Harvest Moon Gala returns to Newton Medical Center (NMC) on Thursday, October 29. The event, which includes a silent auction, wine and hors d’oeuvres, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second floor of the NMC […]
NMC Health Starts Visitor Restrictions During Flu Season
Newton Medical Center Implements Visitor Restrictions During Flu Season
Newton Doctor Nominated for ‘Healthcare Worker of the Year
Dr. Jennifer Koontz is Nominated for ‘Healthcare Worker of the Year
NMC First in U.S. to Receive ORTHO VISION™ Analyzer
NEWTON, Kan., (September 21, 2015) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today the purchase of the new ORTHO VISION™ Analyzer. When NMC receives the new equipment on September 24, the hospital will be the first in the nation with this interactive, fully automated analyzer for transfusion medicine. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, the manufacturer of the ORTHO […]
NMC to Open Urgent Care Clinic
NEWTON, Kan., (August 28, 2015) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today plans to open an urgent care clinic in north Newton near the corner of East 12th Street and Main Street. This clinic will provide Harvey County residents additional availability of walk-in care during evenings, weekends and holidays, and services will cost less than […]
NMC Doctor to Cut Hair for Fundraiser on September 17
NEWTON, Kan., (August 25, 2015) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) will host a fundraiser for the hospital that includes a hair donation to Locks of Love, a not-for-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children. Doyle Detweiler, MD, a hospitalist at NMC, has agreed to cut more than ten inches of his hair if […]
