History
Since 1922, Newman Regional Health has been a vital part of healthcare for a seven county area surrounding Emporia, Kansas.
The original 81-bed hospital was built largely as the result of a $50,000 bequest left by Mr. George Newman, a local businessman. The Emporia Gazette used the Winston Churchill quote, "We live not by what we have, but by what we give," on March 5, 1922 to describe George Newman’s generous contribution.
Additional funds were raised with a two-year tax levy, and the hospital opened on March 6, 1922. The hospital is named in honor of both Mr. Newman and the county.
Since the hospital opened, there has been a nursing school, currently the Emporia State University Newman Division of Nursing, located on the east side of the hospital campus.
Timeline
1921 - Hospital construction begins with completion in 1922
1951 - East wing added
1963 - West Wing added
1980 - South Wing
1996 - 5.9 million dollar renovation of the first floor
1996 - Newman Medical Plaza added
2002 - A connector building between the Newman Medical Plaza and the hospital
2002 - Same Day Surgery Unit & Registration Area added
2003 - Central Care Cancer Center is opened
2012 - Breast Care Center is added
2013 - W.S. & E.C. Jones Cardiovascular Lab is added
2018 - New Emergency Room and Clinical Decision Unit
2018 - New Express Care Clinic
2020 - Expansion of Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
2020 - Pharmacy expansion and renovation
2020 - Pharmacy Sterile Compounding Center is added
2021 - Outpatient Physical Therapy Center is added
2021 - Inpatient Medical Rehabilitation Simulated Living Suite is added
2025 - Haag Pharmacy becomes Newman Community RX
