NMC Health Nurse Practitioner Karen Lehman to be Honored

Nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner advocates, recipients of the prestigious American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 2018 State Award for Excellence, will be honored at an awards ceremony and reception held during the AANP 2018 National Conference June 26-July 1, in Denver, CO. Newton Medical Center’s (NMC) Karen Lehman, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, will be […]
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 […]
History of Cancer Influences NMC Manager to Give Back

For three years, John had been growing his hair because his wife loved long hair and she’d been the deciding vote on his looks over the years. As John said jokingly, “I would’ve shaved it all off, except she’d probably divorce me.” But when he and his wife finally decided to move on from his […]
NMC Joins National Heart Health Program

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today participation in the National Heart Health Program in an effort to reduce heart attacks and sudden cardiac death. This internationally recognized heart attack prevention and early detection program is centered on coronary calcium scoring. Coronary calcium scoring is a noninvasive, painless, five minute test to check for the presence […]
NMC Welcomes Tiana Gaines, APRN

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announces the addition of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Tiana Gaines. Gaines joins Newton Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, a Newton Medical Center clinic. “I have lived in or near this community for years, and am excited to provide care to the rural communities that I love,” said Gaines. “Joining Newton Orthopaedic […]
NMCCA Presents Hospital Donation at Volunteer Luncheon

Last Tuesday, April 24, Newton Medical Center (NMC) hosted a luncheon for the Newton Medical Center Community Association (NMCCA). An annual event, the luncheon serves as an opportunity to formally thank the NMCCA for their work at the hospital. “Our volunteers are an invaluable asset to Newton Medical Center,” said Val Gleason, NMC president and […]
Phone Call Leads NMC Pharmacist Around the World

It all started with a phone call. One day in 2012, Harry, a pharmacist at NMC, had a friend from church call him and ask for help. A group of volunteers from the organization Love Help Teach – Medical were planning a visit to Ukraine to provide medical care to individuals in need. But they […]
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 Launches Employee Recognition Program

Newton Medical Center (NMC) has launched a new program to recognize extraordinary employees. The program highlights employees who exemplify NMC’s values of respect, excellence, service and trust. “Every day we positively impact the lives of those who come to us for care, healing and wellness,” said Todd Tangeman, chief operating officer and chief human resources […]
NMC Health to Hold Emergency Preparedness Exercise

A state-of-the-art inflatable mobile hospital will be featured at an emergency preparedness exercise next week at Newton Medical Center. The exercise, on Wednesday, April 11, will serve as an opportunity for the hospital and local partners including Harvey County Emergency Management and Newton Fire/EMS to ensure coordinated readiness in the event of a natural or […]