NRH News, Staff Highlights

National Nurses Week – May 6-12, 2019

National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2019 National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Watch the videos below as Newman…

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PINEAPPLE RELISH

1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground Cumin3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds)2 Cups cubed fresh pineapple (about 1/2 pineapple)1/2 Cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear)1/3 Cup finely chopped…

Donny Bellomy, RRT

The entire team at Newman Regional Health congratulates Donny Bellomy on his recent appointment to the Durable Medical Equipment Director role. On Monday, April 22, Donny added this responsibility to his ongoing role as Director of Cardiopulmonary Services. According to…

KatyWilson

Katy recently became certified as a Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Activities Director. The advanced training took 45 hours to accomplish. This is a required position for Newman Regional Health to provide through our Occupational Therapy Department or through…

Sneezing girl

Regardless if you are native to Kansas, or a recent resident, you may find that spring brings forth the dreaded seasonal allergies. Some people call it hay fever, some just allergies, some people use other descriptive terms. We call it…

Sarah Fager

Sarah Fager is a graduate of Emporia State University Division of Nursing with a bachelor of science in nursing. Since her 1999 graduation, Sarah has been at Newman Regional Health. For nearly 20 years, she has been practicing nursing in…

yellow-ribbon-endometriosis

March is National Endometriosis awareness month, and is dedicated to creating awareness of a disease that has been called puzzling at best. Endometriosis is when tissue similar to that found in the uterus or womb is found in other locations…

Photo Left to right: Mary Tholen, Linda Polson, Bob Wright, Harold Blits, Carolyn Hossfeld, Deborah Storrer (Emporia, KS) — “It is a privilege and an honor to be able to support the changes taking place at Newman Regional Health. Our…

Health Blog

What is Diabetes?

Did you know that diabetes is the most Googled health concern in Kansas? With so many people researching the disease, we thought we’d put together some facts about diabetes for your convenience. Over 9% of the American population has diabetes….

boy drinking from water bottle
Health Blog

Stay Hydrated

Hydration: More Than Just Quenching Your Thirst What used to be coined the lazy, hazy days of summer has become running with the kids from one practice to another! Swim lessons, baseball games and even concerts in the park are…