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 […]
NMC Health Awarded HFAP Accreditation
Newton Medical Center (NMC) was awarded re-accreditation from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), an independent, accreditation organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NMC earned this distinction after the HFAP conducted an extensive and objective review of the quality and safety standards of the hospital. “Newton Medical Center clearly demonstrates […]
Newton Medical Center Launches Room Service for Patients
Newton Medical Center has created a new program designed to provide options and convenience to patients when it comes to their meals. Beginning tomorrow, the room service program allows patients to choose from a restaurant-style menu and customize their meals, depending on diet order restrictions set by their health care team. Because food will be […]
NMC Health to Offer Free Blood Pressure Screenings 5/17
On Tuesday, May 17, Newton Medical Center is participating in World Hypertension Day (WHD). From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. that day, the hospital is offering free blood pressure screenings. WHD is an annual initiative of the World Hypertension League, an affiliated section of the International Society of Hypertension. This public awareness initiative encourages citizens […]
