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 […]
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, […]
