News

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

NMC Welcomes First Baby of 2019

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

Newton Medical Center welcomed baby girl Melanie as the first baby born at the hospital in the new year. Baby Melanie, originally due on January 7, arrived at 7:35 a.m. on January 2. She weighed in at seven pounds, twelve ounces, and measured 20 inches long. The hospital presented Melanie’s family with a gift basket […]

NMC Announces New Vision Statement

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

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 […]

Wichita Primary Care Clinic Joins Newton Medical Center Family

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

Newton Medical Center (NMC) is excited to announce that the Wichita primary care clinic, North Amidon Family Physicians, will begin operating as an NMC primary care clinic on March 1, 2019. The move comes as current owners, Drs. Maureen Roos and David Wall, retire after 40 years of practicing medicine. “For the past few years, […]

NMC’s Kesa Easter Named Associate Chief Clinical Officer

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced that Kesa Easter, current director of home health and outpatient therapy services, will take on the role of associate chief clinical officer (ACCO), effective December 30. In this expanded role, Easter will provide executive leadership for the following outpatient departments: Newton Home Health, Newton Private Duty, Newton Therapy & Sports Performance […]

NMC’s Susan Lovelle, MD, Announces Retirement

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced that plastic surgeon Susan Lovelle, MD, will retire on January 4, 2019. Dr. Lovelle led the hospital’s plastic surgery clinic, Lovelle Plastic Surgery. “Dr. Lovelle has been a tremendous asset to this hospital and community during her time here,” said Alex Haines, NMC vice president of clinic operations. “It has […]

NMC Transitions Away From Code for Emergency Announcements

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

NMC has announced that beginning December 1, 2018, all overhead emergency announcements at the hospital will transition from ‘code’ to plain language. These changes are based on recommendations from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “It’s become clear over the past few years that it is just as important for our patients, families and visitors to […]

NMC Welcomes Family Physician John J. Hart, MD

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announces the addition of family physician John J. Hart, MD. Dr. Hart will join Mid Kansas Family Practice, the hospital’s primary care clinic in Hesston. “Dr. Hart will be a great addition to our team at Mid Kansas Family Practice,” said Alex Haines, vice president of clinic operations. “With his extensive […]

NMC Announces Appointment of Two New Board Members

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today the appointment of two new board members to its board of directors. Effective November 1, 2018, Christopher Conrade of Newton, vice president of Conrade Insurance and Angel Teck, DO, also of Newton, primary care physician at Health Ministries Clinic, joined the hospital’s 19-member governing board. “I am pleased to […]

Jennifer Hamm, RT(R), Takes on Business Development Role

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announces that Jennifer Hamm, director of imaging, will take on the additional role of director of business development. In this expanded role, Hamm will be responsible for developing and implementing new clinical outreach opportunities at NMC in collaboration with key service line and departmental leaders. In addition to providing leadership support in strategic […]

A Message from the CEO: Breast Cancer Awareness

learning about NMC Health Hospital Medical Center Entrance providing health tests

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 […]