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 […]

Newton Medical Center Partners with Mid-Kansas Family Practice

NEWTON, Kan., (October 21, 2015) – Newton Medical Center announced today a new partnership with Mid-Kansas Family Practice, effective January 1, 2016. Mid-Kansas Family Practice is led by Mark Hall, MD, along with Joseph Aiyenowo, MD, Marcy Brubacher, PA-C, Jay Wedel, PA-C, Susan Krehbiel, APRN, and Lindsey Regier, APRN. The clinic has been providing primary […]