DocTalk: Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement
Hip and knee replacement surgery alleviates pain and returns function to those who suffer from arthritic joints. Today these are successful surgeries, but it has not always been this way. Early attempts at hip replacements had limited longevity and high complication rates and only allowed the patient limited function. Improved materials and techniques have allowed […]
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 […]
NMC Health to Celebrate Wound Healing Awareness Month
This June, Newton Medical Center (NMC) is proud to participate in the second annual celebration of Wound Healing Awareness Month. Just last year, June was named Wound Healing Awareness Month by the American Board of Wound Management Foundation. This celebration highlights the dedication of NMC and the wound care community has in recognizing the challenges […]
NMC to Upgrade Patient Electronic Medical Records System
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is pleased to announce the upgrade of its electronic medical records (EMR) system beginning June 1. The newly enhanced EMR is the hospital’s latest initiative to further its commitment of excellence in healthcare for those in and around Newton. The new features in the upgraded EMR will allow NMC to be […]
NMC Offering Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Hip Replacement
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is the second hospital in the state to offer Stryker’s Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip replacement procedures. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery is transforming the way joint replacement procedures are performed. Robotic-arm assisted surgery is a new approach to joint replacement that offers the potential for a higher level […]
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 […]
Associates in Women’s Health Exceeds 20 Years of Service
Over 20 years ago, Newton Medical Center became home to Associates in Women’s Health (AWH). For Dr. Kent Bradley, serving as an obstetrician or gynecologist in a small or rural community is a calling. “It’s not for everyone,” says Dr. Bradley. “Sometimes, it’s really hard work, and it’s not a job where you can tell […]
NMC Announces New Weekend Hours for Convenient Care Clinic
Beginning Saturday, April 1, Newton Medical Center’s Convenient Care clinic will have new weekend hours. Previously, the walk-in clinic was open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily (excluding major holidays). While the weekday hours will remain the same, weekend hours of operation will change to between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. “Historically, Saturday and […]
NMC Receives High 5 for Mom & Baby Renewal Recognition
Newton Medical Center (NMC) has met the requirements and received renewal of its High 5 for Mom & Baby status. The High 5 program – initiated, funded and provided at no charge to Kansas hospitals by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund – incorporates specific new maternity care procedures based on proven health benefits associated […]
NMC to Buy Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Sports Performance
Newton Medical Center announced today it has signed a letter of intent with The Summit to purchase Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Sports Performance. Effective March 1, 2017, the clinic will begin operations as an outpatient service of the hospital. The Summit, a physician-owned healthcare facility, has owned and operated the clinic since 2009. “With our primary […]
