NMC Health Earns Highest Possible Rating For Quality Care

NMC Health is proud to announce it has earned a 5-star rating from the federal government’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This is the highest score a hospital can receive for safety, quality, and patient experience.
The Healing Strings of Cheryl’s Harp

This Mental Health Awareness Month, read how one volunteer is bringing comfort, connection, and peace through music to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients at NMC Health.
Volunteer Chaplain Finds Meaning in the Quiet Moments

Kevin’s first weeks as a volunteer chaplain have already made a lasting impact. From meaningful bedside conversations to simply being present in moments of crisis, he’s learned that compassion doesn’t always need words – just a willing heart.
More Than A Hello: How Volunteer Patrick Brightens NMC Health

From processing mail to brightening someone’s day with a simple hello, Patrick proves that no act of kindness is ever too small.
A Volunteer Spotlight: The Quiet Force Behind the Scenes

What began with a skein of yarn and a mother’s deep love has turned into a decades-long mission of care and compassion at NMC Health.
Changing Lives and Careers: A Future Doctor’s Story Begins at NMC Health

For the past three months, David has been a regular, friendly face at NMC Health, where he’s made a habit of helping others and gaining insight into the field he hopes to one day join as a physician.
From Community Leader to Hospital Volunteer

Willis Heck has a gift for creating community, supporting others, and leading by example. A retired community leader and former member of the Newton City Commission, Willis now dedicates his days to volunteering at NMC Health, bringing with him a lifetime of leadership and a heart full of compassion. The path to volunteering Willis’s journey […]
Heart of Kindness: Meet Volunteer Cheryl W.

Cheryl W. is a retired teacher with a heart full of kindness and a passion for lending a helping hand. After a rewarding career in education, Cheryl felt a pull to continue making a positive difference in people’s lives. Inspired by friends from her church who volunteered at NMC Health, Cheryl decided to join them […]