Keeping mental health front of mind during a pandemic

How are you doing during these unprecedented times? Be honest. How are you handling the stressors involved with the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s no lie coronavirus has changed the course of all of our lives and has left no life untouched. Maybe you’re an essential worker putting in overtime. Maybe you’re working from home or have […]

NMC Announces Reductions in Response to COVID-19

Newton Medical Center (NMC) notified employees at its hospital and clinic locations in Newton, Hesston, Park City, Valley Center and Wichita of staffing adjustments in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. In compliance with recommendations from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Kansas Department of […]

How to stay fit while staying at home

This unprecedented period of social distancing is new for everyone, and some are worried about backsliding or changing their workout routine. With gyms closed to abide by federal, state and local guidelines, it can put a damper on your daily exercise. Don’t let it! Here are a few ways you can stay active while social […]

How to have fun inside during this period of social distancing

If it hasn’t hit yet, it’s inevitable: cabin fever will eventually set in as we are staying home and abiding by social distancing recommendations. And if you have kids, that feeling might come sooner rather than later. The good news is, you don’t have to feel like a prisoner in your own home. There are […]

Here are the facts about COVID-19

Many people ask if this is like seasonal flu, which is an influenza virus. Many wonder if we are overreacting to COVID-19 in our communities. I thought I’d go through some of the comparisons of the two illnesses and why scientists believe this is different.

How to kick the habit: Skipping breakfast

How important is it to eat breakfast? Medical research and popular opinions abound. Some may skip breakfast out of long-standing habit, fear of gaining weight, religious rituals, bad advice, or other personal reasons. The latest hot topic of intermittent fasting may contribute to breakfast-skipping.

How to kick the habit: Stress – is it hurting my heart?

We hear so much about stress these days. The American Institute of Stress defines it as “physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.” I’ve noticed it’s generally discussed in a negative context. But I’d argue there is a distinct difference between everyday stress and distress.

NMC Welcomes Family Physician John J. Hart, MD

Newton Medical Center (NMC) announces the addition of family physician John J. Hart, MD. Dr. Hart will join Mid Kansas Family Practice, the hospital’s primary care clinic in Hesston. “Dr. Hart will be a great addition to our team at Mid Kansas Family Practice,” said Alex Haines, vice president of clinic operations. “With his extensive […]

NMC Brings National Fall Prevention Program to Newton

Newton Medical Center (NMC) has partnered with the Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE), Injury Prevention Program, to bring a national fall prevention program to Newton. The seven-week education workshop, Stepping On, is focused on helping older adults prevent falls. Stepping On will help participants identify why they fall and different ways to prevent […]

DocTalk: What You Need to Know About Swimmer’s Ear

This painful ear condition, also called acute otitis externa, is an infection involving the ear canal and external ear. A common cause of this can be trapped water in the ear canal. This creates an environment where the bacteria that normally inhabit the ear canal multiply and cause infection. It can also be caused by […]