August 23 marks the day 20 years ago when Newton Medical Center (NMC) first began accepting patients at its current hospital location. To celebrate this anniversary, NMC is hosting a community event, on Saturday, August 27.
The morning will kick-off at 9:30 a.m. with a recognition ceremony and balloon launch. Attendees will hear from hospital leaders Val Gleason, NMC CEO, and Steve Kelly, NMC president, as well as Tom Adrian, long-time friend of the hospital and former NMC board member.
Afterwards, between 10 a.m. and noon, attendees are invited to stay for activities with the Newton YMCA.
Healthy breakfast snacks will be served throughout the morning. Festivities will take place on the campuses of Newton Medical Center (600 Medical Center Drive) and the Newton YMCA (701 E. Wheatridge Drive). The event is free and open to the public.
About Newton Medical Center:
Newton Medical Center is a 103-bed hospital in Newton, Kan., providing comprehensive medical care to those in Harvey and surrounding counties. Services and specialties include emergency medicine, surgical services, occupational medicine, home health and more. The hospital, which also includes 12 primary care and specialty clinics, is conveniently located at the intersection of I-135 and Highway 50. For more information, call (316) 283-2700 or visit newtonmed.com.
