NMC Partners with Award Program to Recognize Nurses
Nurses at Newton Medical Center are being honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. […]
NMC Welcomes Patricia Corning as Diabetes Educator
Patricia Corning, BSN, RN, CDE, has joined Newton Medical Center as outpatient diabetes clinical educator. “I am thrilled to welcome Pattie to the Newton Medical Center family,” said Heather Porter, associate chief clinical officer. “Pattie brings enthusiasm and a wealth of experience to guide the needs of our patients with diabetes.” A graduate of Wichita […]
NMC Health Awarded Laboratory Accreditation
Newton Medical Center announced today it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Laboratory Services Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Newton Medical Center underwent a rigorous […]
NMC Names Dr. Loeffler Hospitalist Medical Director
Newton Medical Center has named Roberta Loeffler, MD, FACP, FSM, as medical director of the hospitalist program. In her new role, Dr. Loeffler will oversee the work of the hospitalist program, including quality improvement activities, development of patient protocols and order sets, survey readiness, and general staffing and recruitment efforts. “Dr. Loeffler has been a […]
NMC Launches Sunday Brunch and Educational Program
Beginning January 15, Newton Medical Center will offer Sunday brunch … with a twist. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. over the next four weeks, the Sunflower Café will offer a healthy special and the opportunity to hear from our registered dietitians. The free program portion, from 12:30 to 12:45 p.m., will feature various health-related […]
NMC Welcomes First Baby of 2017
Newton Medical Center (NMC) welcomed baby girl Evelyn Joy as the first baby born at the hospital in the new year. Originally due on December 31, baby Evelyn arrived fashionably late on Tuesday, January 3 at 4:10 p.m. She weighed in at seven pounds, six ounces, and she measured 19 inches long. The hospital presented […]
NMC Announces Appointment of Four New Board Members
Newton Medical Center announced today the appointment of four new members to its board of directors. Effective November 1, 2016, Carolyn McGinn (Sedgwick), Matthew Schmidt (Newton), Racquel Thiesen (Newton) and Colin Windham, M.D. (Valley Center) joined the hospital’s 19-member governing board. “I am pleased to welcome Sen. McGinn, Matthew, Raquel and Dr. Windham to the […]
NMC’s Shane Meier Completes Building Operator Certification
Newton Medical Center’s Facilities & Safety Director Shane Meier has completed Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (MEEA) Building Operator Certification® (BOC). Meier was awarded the certification at a December 13th event. “Shane’s initiative to augment his knowledge for added proficiency in managing our facilities is characteristic of Shane. He takes ownership of his role to ensure […]
NMC Health Gets National Recognition for Patient Outcomes
Newton Medical Center announced today it has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in outcomes, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural acute care hospitals in the nation. “Quality, patient-centered care is a cornerstone of our mission, as is our commitment […]
NMC Sells Medical Plaza of Park City Building
As of yesterday, the Medical Plaza of Park City is under new ownership. The building, located near 61st and Hydraulic, was purchased by AMB Group, LLC, a group of Wichita-based physicians. Earlier this year, Newton Medical Center was approached by AMB Group, LLC, with plans to open an urgent care facility in part of the […]
