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 […]
NMC Health and MDsave Partner to Help Patients Save Money
Newton Medical Center and MDsave are working together to help local residents without insurance or with high-deductible health plans save money and get more of the medical care they need. Through the MDsave marketplace, patients at Newton Medical Center will have access to a wide variety of medical procedures at discounted prices*. MDsave was recently […]
Newton Medical Center Recognized for Patient Safety Program
The Kansas Healthcare Collaborative recently recognized Newton Medical Center for its successful participation in the second round of the national Hospital Engagement Network, known as HEN 2.0. HEN 2.0 was a 12-month comprehensive patient safety initiative conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services through its Partnership for Patients program. At the state level, […]
NMC Partners with American Heart Association for CPR
Newton Medical Center announced today a collaboration with the American Heart Association and their CPR in Schools program. Through this program, Newton High School will receive a CPR in Schools Training Kit™, to train the next generation of lifesavers. “We know that approximately 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home, so knowing CPR […]
NMC to Host Dinner with the Doctors on September 27
On Tuesday, September 27, Newton Medical Center (NMC) will host a Dinner with the Doctors event to introduce its new telemedicine program. In partnership with Eagle Telemedicine and Sunflower Telemedicine, NMC launched a telemedicine program for inpatient care early last month. This new technology brings expert physician care to patients’ bedsides through remote videoconferencing. Two […]
Medical Center Prepares for Trauma Center Designation
Recently, all registered nurses in Newton Medical Center’s (NMC) Emergency Department (ED) earned trauma certification by completing the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). This is an important requirement of staff training in the hospital’s preparation to apply for Level IV Trauma Center designation. The TNCC, developed by the Emergency Nurses Association, is a course taken […]
NMC Health CEO Vallerie Gleason Named Hospital President
Newton Medical Center has named current chief executive officer Vallerie L. Gleason as president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 22, 2016. Gleason succeeds Steven G. Kelly, who has led the hospital for the past 16 years. She has served as CEO since March 2016, responsible for day-to-day hospital operations, including the recent launch of […]
NMC to Celebrate 20-Years with Community Event on 8/27
August 23 marks the day 20 years ago when Newton Medical Center (NMC) first began accepting patients at its current hospital location. To celebrate this anniversary, NMC is hosting a community event, on Saturday, August 27. The morning will kick-off at 9:30 a.m. with a recognition ceremony and balloon launch. Attendees will hear from hospital […]
Convenient Care Open House Scheduled for August 18
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is planning an open house for its new walk-in clinic, Convenient Care, on Thursday, August 18. Between 4 and 6 p.m. that day, the public is invited to tour the new clinic, meet the providers and enjoy refreshments. The first 20 people will receive a free first aid kit. In addition, […]
Newton Medical Center Implements Telemedicine Program
New technology brings expert physician care to patients’ bedsides through remote videoconferencing at Newton Medical Center (NMC). The doctor’s bedside manner is perfect. He looks you directly in the eye as he talks with you. He listens as you describe your symptoms. He takes your vital signs, checks your medical history, reviews your lab test […]
