NMC Supervisor Called to Mission Work
Jason, a supervisor in NMC’s food and nutrition services department, first felt the call to do mission work in 2010, but he couldn’t find the right program for him. He wanted to help those that weren’t the first thought in people’s minds when they heard the words ‘mission work’.
NMC Announces Appointment of Three New Board Members
Newton Medical Center announced today the appointment of three new members to its board of directors. Effective November 1, 2017, Tom Harris of Valley Center, attorney-at-law in private practice, Melvin Schadler of North Newton, executive vice president and chief operating officer for First Bank of Newton and Marilyn Wilder of Hesston, judge for the 9th […]
NMC Supervisor Creates Healing Environment at Care Home
Nancy is the laboratory information supervisor at NMC and has been volunteering in Goessel for twenty years. Specifically, Nancy volunteers at the Butterfly Garden at Bethesda Home. As a member of the Town and Country Club (the club that started the garden), Nancy coordinates the garden’s upkeep.
NMC Welcomes General Surgeon John McEachern, MD, FACS, CWS
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announces the addition of General Surgeon John McEachern, MD. Dr. McEachern joins Paul Bogner, MD, and John McConeghey, MD, as part of Newton Surgical Group, a Newton Medical Center clinic. Prior to joining Newton Medical Center, Dr. McEachern practiced at Via Christi Clinic in Newton. “As a resident of Newton, I’m […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
