NMC Health Recognized for Patient Safety Achievements
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is among 115 hospitals statewide being recognized for its exemplary achievements to improve patient safety. The Kansas Healthcare Collaborative (KHC) recognized Kansas hospitals recently at the conclusion of the AHA/HRET Network—a major patient safety initiative spearheaded by the American Hospital Association/Health Research & Educational Trust (AHA/HRET) and coordinated in Kansas by […]
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 […]
NMC Health Named 2020 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
NEWTON, Kan., (February 28, 2020) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) once again has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Regarded as one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence, this annual award honoring rural hospital performance is determined by the […]
Cramer Joins NMC Walk-in Health Clinic
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announces the addition of Elizabeth Cramer, family nurse practitioner, to the health system’s new Walk-in Health Clinic in Park City. “We’re excited to welcome Elizabeth to our Walk-in Health Clinic,” said Alex Haines, vice president of clinic operations. “Elizabeth’s passion for helping patients and wealth of experience will give Park City […]
Volunteering – More Important Than Ever
“What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.” I found this Kurt Vonnegut quote while doing some research the other day. Intrigued, I copied it down for future reference. We met […]
NMC Welcomes Stephanie Rogers as Laboratory Director
Newton Medical Center (NMC) welcomes Stephanie Rogers, MEd, MLS (ASCP), as its new laboratory director. With laboratory services at NMC’s hospital and clinics, Rogers’ duties include managing NMC’s pathology and neurology laboratories, and administrative oversight of the respiratory care department. “I’m thrilled to welcome Stephanie to NMC,” explains Heather Porter, NMC chief clinical officer. “With […]
NMC Announces 2020 Board of Directors; Welcomes New Member
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today its 2020 Board of Directors. John Morton, Ed.D., will chair the Board of Directors, accepting the position from outgoing Board Chair, Ron Lang. Dr. Morton will serve in this role through October 31, 2020. The officers for the 2020 NMC Board of Directors are: John Morton, Ed.D., Chair Willis […]
Walk-in Health Clinic to Open in Park City
Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced plans to open a Walk-in Health Clinic in Park City near the corner of East 61st St N and North Hydraulic Ave. The clinic will provide Park City and surrounding communities additional availability of walk-in care during evenings, weekends and holidays. Located at 1755 E 61st St N, the new […]
NMC Health Launches Orthopedic Spine, Welcomes Surgeon
Newton Medical Center (NMC) is excited to announce that orthopedic spine services will now be available on the NMC campus. “Over the past two years, we’ve seen a growth in area patients needing orthopedic spine services,” said Heather Porter, chief clinical officer at NMC. “By introducing this new service at NMC, we hope to improve […]
Newton Medical Center Awarded HFAP Accreditation
Newton Medical Center (NMC) was awarded accreditation by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent, accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Accreditation confirms that NMC is providing high quality care as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. “Newton Medical Center clearly demonstrates a commitment to […]