NMC Commits to Addressing Opioid Epidemic
In the wake of continued concerns surrounding opioid use and abuse and pain management, Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today its commitment to addressing the growing epidemic. Following a multi-month effort to evaluatecurrent processes and procedures, NMC issued a joint position statement of itsBoard, Medical Staff and Administration that focuses on three key factors:reducing opioid […]
NMC Announces New Vision Statement
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today that the organization will have a new vision statement – to improve health. Over the past few years, NMC has focused not only on initiatives within the organization, but on impacting health and well-being in the community. This is seen through NMC’s partnership with the Newton YMCA, the Convenient […]
A Message from the CEO: Breast Cancer Awareness
The very thought of getting breast cancer sends cold chills through most women. But did you know that breast cancer affects both women and men? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so it will be good to discuss just what we’re supposed to be aware of. I’d guess there are very few adults who haven’t […]
NMC Opens Office for Newton PD
Newton Police Department and Newton Medical Center have formed a partnership to enhance safety on the hospital campus. The hospital has established a satellite office for Newton Police near the Emergency Entrance. With extra activity in that area during overnight hours, hospital officials have been looking for ways to enhance the safety of patients and staff with […]
Hospital Staff Build Relationships with Law Enforcement
Earlier this year, two Newton Medical Center (NMC) staff members participated in the Newton Police Department’s (NPD) Citizen Police Academy. Nancy Davis, systems analyst, and Shane Meier, director of facilities, gained a working knowledge of Newton’s police department. Both Davis and Meier enrolled in the program because of their history and interest with law enforcement. Davis […]
NMC to Hold Free Advance Care Planning Event on April 20
Newton Medical Center (NMC), along with other national, state and community organizations, recognizes April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). NHDD is a national initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. In recognition of NHDD, NMC will hold […]
NMC Employee Shares Love for Animals with Local Community
Marianne, a quality specialist at NMC, has been volunteering with Caring Hands Humane Society in Newton since 2016. Together with her husband, she works with stray cats through the Community Cat Alteration Management (CAMP) program. Through this program, Marianne helps utilize trap-neuter-return, a humane process that helps control the population of stray cats. “It hurts […]
NMC, Newton Meals on Wheels Second Annual Fundraiser a Success
Valentine’s Day marked the second annual Share the Love fundraiser for Newton Meals on Wheels. Hosted by Newton Medical Center (NMC), staff and volunteers prepared over 680 boxed lunches, raising over $6,800; this will fund over 1,300 meals for the program. “We are so humbled by and appreciative of the support shown by Newton Medical […]
NMC Announces New, Shortened Weekend Hours for Sunflower Café
Beginning Saturday, September 2, Newton Medical Center’s Sunflower Café will have new, shortened weekend hours. While weekday hours will remain the same, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekend hours will change to 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “Upon reviewing last year’s visitor rate in the café and finding that it was especially low on the […]
NMC Health to Hold Donation Drive for Medical Equipment
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is holding a donation drive for durable medical equipment (DME) on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. The donation drive will jump start NMC’s new DME Closet, which will provide gently used medical equipment to NMC patients. The closet, a first of its kind for the hospital, will offer […]
