Trip to Haiti Leaves NMC Nurse Forever Changed

This past July, Olivia, a registered nurse on NMC’s surgical unit, traveled with a team of 15 to the island of Haiti. Based at the Centre Children International Lifeline Orphanage in Dargout, Olivia and her team traveled to various churches to hold Vacation Bible School (VBS) and serve a dinner of rice and beans to the local children.

NMC Health Welcomes Adina Gregory, RN, Nursing Director

Newton Medical Center (NMC) has named Adina Gregory, RN, as director of nursing. Gregory will oversee the maternal/child, surgical, medical and critical care units. “Adina is passionate about patient care and building strong inter-professional teams,” said Emily Newhouse, associate chief nursing officer. “In her last position, Adina assisted in growing a four-bed surgical hospital with […]

NMC’s Kesa Easter Earns Patient Safety Credential

Newton Medical Center Patient & Family Engagement Coordinator Kesa Easter has been recognized by the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS). “Earning this credential attests to Kesa’s professional competency in patient safety science and application,” said Tejal K. Gandhi, MD, MPH, CPPS, president, CBPPS. “This […]

NMC Welcomes Pulmonologist John Flesher, MD, FCCP

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announces the addition of full-time pulmonology services. John Flesher, MD, is now seeing patients in the hospital’s Medical Office Plaza building. “The addition of Dr. Flesher, and his expertise, enables NMC to provide our community with a pulmonary program that is capable of treating our population without having to leave the […]

Urology Specialist Phillipe Nabbout, MD, Joins NMC Staff

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announces the addition of urology specialist Philippe Nabbout, MD, to the hospital’s medical staff. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Nabbout to Newton Medical Center,” said Charles Craig, MD, chief medical officer. “He is an engaging, well-trained urologist; with an expertise not only in urology, but also in robotic surgery, combined […]

NMC Welcomes David Dennis, MD, as IRU Medical Director

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today the addition of David Dennis, MD, to the hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit (IRU). Dr. Dennis will serve as the medical director for the unit. “We are very excited to have Dr. Dennis join our IRU,” said Kristi Vrtiska, associate chief nursing officer. “His wealth of knowledge and focus on […]

Karla Hostetler, APRN joins Mid Kansas Family Practice

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today the addition of Karla Hostetler, APRN. Hostetler will begin seeing patients on June 21 at the hospital’s Mid Kansas Family Practice in Hesston. “We’re pleased to welcome Karla to the clinic,” said Alex Haines, vice president of clinic operations at NMC. “Karla has a passion for helping patients maintain […]

NMC Health Names Heather Porter as Chief Clinical Officer

Newton Medical Center (NMC) has named Heather Porter, BSN, ACM-RN, as chief clinical officer, effective July 1, 2017. Porter will fill the position previously held by Cindy Knoeppel, who will retire this summer. “Heather continuously dedicates herself to expanding NMC’s reach in our community. She has been integral in the development and success of numerous […]

Welcome Emergency Medicine Physician Derek Moore, DO

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today the addition of Dr. Derek Moore to the hospital’s emergency department. “We are excited to have Dr. Moore and his in-depth experience in emergency medicine,” said Dr. Colin Windham, medical director of emergency services at NMC. “We will be looking to him to help NMC raise the bar in […]

NMC Health COO Todd Tangeman’s Role Expanded, Named CHRO

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today that Todd Tangeman, the hospital’s chief operating officer, has been named chief human resources officer. In this new dual role, Tangeman will launch strategic human resources initiatives that include workforce planning and development. In coordination with the human resources department, he will lead the organization’s effort to develop effective […]