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May 1, 2020 broadcast and summary

   We are beginning to see the natural progression with a higher number of COVID-19 admissions. To date, we are at our highest volume with 5 positive inpatients in the COVID unit and 2 Persons Under Investigation. It is…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 29, 2020 (Emporia, KS) — Due to the increasing concerns related to COVID-19 and visitor limitations at Newman Regional Health, the Women’s Life Center is offering a virtual breastfeeding class to temporarily replace in person support groups…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2020 (Emporia, KS) — On Tuesday, Newman Regional Health announced a new protocol mandating that all clinical and non-clinical staff, including medical workers, administrators, and support staff, wear a mask while in the Hospital, Medical…

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Tuesday, April 28 Community Update

   Bob Wright, CEO Staying stable with admission/inpatient rate It appears as though our Lyon County positive cases are trending up, but it’s a combination of increasing our test capabilities and doing them in an environment where we know…

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April 24, 2020 Community Update

   Bob Wright, CEO Respiratory Clinic and Drive Thru specimen collection has seen a significant increase in patient number this week. The number of inpatients is staying consistent between 2 to 4 since April 6. Overall increase in administered…

EMERGENCY ROOM, CLINICAL DECISION UNIT, HOSPITAL INPATIENT, HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT, AND PHYSICIAN OFFICES To help ensure a healthy and safe environment for patients, staff and our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, visitors will only be allowed in these areas under special…

While many of our community members are finding personal ways to cope with the uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic has created, your care team at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners wants to thank you for your patience and understanding during…

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Tuesday, April 21 Community Briefing

Bob Wright, CEOCounty EOC update • Public Health has started a drive-thru testing specifically for identified employees of a known Lyon County cluster site • Public Health drive-thru testing administered 8 total specimen collections on April 20th • Public Health…

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Friday, April 17 Community Briefing

Dr. Ryan LaSota, Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Family Medicine physician and Tara Orear, Senior Ambulatory System Analyst  Virtual Visits – 6 visits since Monday’s inception (Read More) Steps the clinic is taking to ensure patient safety: Patients calling…

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Friday, March 27 Community Briefing

   It is our goal/intent to communicate transparently, effectively, and honestly.Acknowledgement of all those involved in keeping our community healthy and safe (i.e. Public Health, EMS, law enforcement, school district, etc.) Visitation Restrictions are in place to: a) protect…