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(Emporia, KS) — Cassie Hammond, RN of Newman Regional Health’s Women’s Life Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every…
(Emporia, KS) — Newman Regional Health has expanded its health and wellness services for men and women with the addition of the Horizon™ DXA bone densitometry system from Hologic. Osteoporosis is a growing healthcare crisis affecting millions of men and…
(Emporia, KS) — On February 18, 2021, Newman Regional Health recognized a combined 940+ years of service with a celebration honoring approximately 64 employees. Each year, Newman Regional Health recognizes staff members that have been with the organization for a…
(Emporia, KS) — Newman Regional Health announced today that COVID-19 vaccination appointments are transitioning to Newman Regional Health Medical Partners clinics, effective April 1, 2022. Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available, by appointment only, for Newman Regional…
(Emporia, KS) — Newman Regional Health continues to receive recognition for its commitment to improving infant and maternal health by earning another High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier from the program developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund…
(Emporia, KS) — Newman Regional Health (NRH) has partnered with Coffey Health System (CHS) to provide implementation, hosting, and management of healthcare information services, also known as electronic health records (EHR). The finalized agreement was announced by Newman Regional Health…
An epidural steroid injection (ESI) is the delivery of powerful anti-inflammatory medicine directly into the space outside of the sac of fluid around your spinal cord. This area is called the epidural space. ESI is not the same as epidural anesthesia given…
(Emporia, KS) — Since 1922, Newman Regional Health has been serving the communities of Lyon County and the surrounding areas. 2022 marks a year of celebration for 100 years of leadership, education, service, growth, and quality care. Over the last…
Historical Photos
Newman Memorial County Hospital was founded on March 6, 1922, and named in honor of a local businessman, George W. Newman, who donated $50,000 upon his death in February 1919 specifically intended for the creation of a local hospital. The…