NRH News

(Emporia, KS) — The nursing team at Newman Regional Health is now being given a new opportunity to be honored and recognized for their quality patient care with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®.  The award is part of the…

“Having this technology within the hospital is more convenient for our patients and allows our referring physicians and radiologists the opportunity to provide a quicker diagnosis,” said Bob Wright, CEO at Newman Regional Health. “We thank the Jones Trust Advisory…

Contact: Matthew.Lara@KS.gov Kansas Newborn Screening Program Launches Second Annual Facility Recognition Awards TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Hospital Association and the Kansas Midwives Alliance is pleased to announce the second annual recognition…

(Emporia, KS) — Newman Regional Health Medical Partners was recently re-accredited as a Rural Health Clinic (RHC) by The Compliance Team (TCT), a Medicare-approved accreditation organization.  After completion of this survey, Newman Regional Health Medical Partners received Exemplary Provider™ status,…

August 23, 2021 (Emporia, KS) — Newman Regional Health announces today the official relocation of Newman Therapy Services, an outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy facility. Effective Monday, August 23rd, all Newman Therapy Services patients will be seen at the…

August 24, 2021 (Emporia, KS) — One in four older adults has a fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, according to Newman Regional Health, falls are not a normal part of aging…

Wave of Light

(October 5, 2021) Parents and families who have been impacted by pregnancy and infant loss including miscarriage, stillbirth, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are encouraged to participate in this annual day of remembrance. On October 15th at 7:00pm, staff…

Currently, Newman Regional Health is administering COVID-19 vaccines as follows:• Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 4:30pm• Thursdays from 8:00am to 12:00pm To schedule a COVID-19 vaccination with Newman Regional Health, please call the vaccine scheduling hotline at (620) 343-6801 or visit…

(Emporia, KS) — Newman Regional Health Auxiliary has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to five area students pursuing an education in a health-related field.  Each student will receive $1,000 per semester for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 academic semesters. Newman…

Hospitals earn designation through the Blue Distinction® Specialty Care program (Emporia, KS) — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has designated 18 of its contracting hospitals as Blue Distinction® Centers for Maternity Care as part of the national Blue…