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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…
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…
(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…
(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…