Newton Medical Center Implements Telemedicine Program
New technology brings expert physician care to patients’ bedsides through remote videoconferencing at Newton Medical Center (NMC). The doctor’s bedside manner is perfect. He looks you directly in the eye as he talks with you. He listens as you describe your symptoms. He takes your vital signs, checks your medical history, reviews your lab test […]
NMC to Participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day
Newton Medical Center (NMC), along with other national, state and community organizations, is leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day. As a participating organization, NMC is providing information and tools for the public to […]
NMC Health Named Blue Distinction® Center+ for Knee & Hip
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has selected Newton Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
