The bright red Team Schnak t-shirts worn by the staff at Newman Regional Health are a fitting reminder of the power of teamwork when it comes to patient care.And teamwork is just what it has taken from the moment Kent…

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Antibiotic Awareness

Messages about Antimicrobial Resistance Additional CDC Resources Antibiotics Quiz Stewardship Report Spanish Resources Information for patients on antibiotic use and resistance in Spanish (Recursos educativos para pacientes y profesionales de atención médica.)

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Preserving Healthcare in Lyon County

On November 21, 2023, at a meeting of the City of Emporia Zoning Commission, alterations to local regulations have been requested by the administration of Newman Regional Health. Read the entire proposed text amendment The citizens of Lyon County/Emporia are…

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Breast Cancer Superheroes

The W.S. & E.C. Jones Breast Care Center at Newman Regional Health enables patients to obtain preventive screening and diagnostic procedures locally in a comfortable environment from a multi-disciplinary team of caring professionals. The team includes board-certified oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons supporting…

Libby’s family moved to Kansas from Grand Rapids, Michigan when she was 5. During these early, formative years, she was deeply influenced by the human condition as she and her mother volunteered at a homeless shelter in Topeka. These experiences…

Although some screen time may be informative and educational to children, excessive exposure to tablets, computers, TV and smart phones may lead to overstimulation of a child’s sensorium leading to behavioral problems, worsening aggressiveness and volatility, along with poor sleeping…

Newman Regional Health has been Recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health for 2023. “I am grateful for the skill and dedication of all of our employees, volunteers and medical staff who…

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Hand Hygiene Tips

Follow These Hand Hygiene Tips to Help Keep Yourself and Others Safe By: Katarina Knoff Handwashing is the number one way to stop the spread of viruses, cold and flu. However, the unfortunate truth is that 95% of people fail…

Braden Bitter, MD

(Emporia, KS) — Newman Regional Health is pleased to announce the addition of Bradon Bitter, MD as the newest member of Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Surgical Specialists. He will be practicing surgery along with Dr. Tim Harris, and Dr….

Newman Regional Health announces their first robotic-assisted surgery was performed on June 8, 2022 by Newman Regional Health Medical Partners general surgeon, Dr. Tim Harris, together with proctoring physician, Dr. Jeremy Howes. The surgery was a cholecystectomy performed with the…