NMC Health Recognized for Patient Safety Achievements
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is among 115 hospitals statewide being recognized for its exemplary achievements to improve patient safety. The Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC) recognized Kansas hospitals recently at the conclusion of the AHA/HRET Network—a major patient safety initiative spearheaded by the American Hospital Association/Health Research & Educational Trust (AHA/HRET) and coordinated in Kansas by […]
NMC Health Named 2020 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
NEWTON, Kan., (February 28, 2020) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) once again has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, this annual award honoring rural hospital performance is determined by the […]
Newton Medical Center Awarded HFAP Accreditation
Newton Medical Center (NMC) was awarded accreditation by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent, accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Accreditation confirms that NMC is providing high quality care as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. “Newton Medical Center clearly demonstrates a commitment to […]
NMC Cardiac Rehab Program Certified by Industry Leader
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of NMC’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people […]
NMC Earns Outstanding Patient Experience Award; 3rd Year
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today it has received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades® for the third consecutive year. This distinction places NMC among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. In 2019, NMC ranked among the top 5 […]
NMC Recognized as a 2019 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
Newton Medical Center has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, the annual Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals award is based upon the results of the Hospital […]
NMC’s Wound Center Earns HBOT Accreditation
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is pleased to announce its Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center has received accreditation from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). This makes NMC the first facility in Central Kansas and only the second in the state to receive this distinction. UHMS accreditation recognizes those facilities that meet or exceed the […]
Newton Medical Center Announces Nursing Scholarship Recipients
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today the recipients of this year’s Sandra Qamar Nursing Scholarship. The fund honors longtime NMC nurse leader, Sandra Qamar, and it provides scholarships to NMC registered nurses pursuing higher degrees in nursing or nursing-related fields. Selected applicants demonstrate an outstanding capacity for nursing practice and leadership, have a record of […]
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 […]
