Urogynecologists diagnose and treat pelvic floor disorders related to the vagina, uterus, bladder, urethra and rectum. Treatments may include physical therapy, dietary changes and/or surgery.   Common pelvic disorders include: Vaginal Vault Prolapse Cystocele Rectocele Enterocele Urinary Incontinence Fecal Incontinence … Continue reading →

Controlling your weight depends upon several factors — most notably, diet and exercise. While genetics play a role, choosing and sticking with a healthy diet and exercise regimen are crucial to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. The elements of … Continue reading →

Primary care providers (PCP) are health care practitioners who treat people with common non-emergency medical problems. They also provide preventative care, suggest healthy lifestyle choices and refer patients to medical specialists as needed. PCPs can be physicians, physician assistants, nurse … Continue reading →

Occupational medicine is the branch of clinical medicine most active in the field of occupational health. Its most prominent role is the provision of health advice to organizations and patients to ensure that the highest standards of health and safety … Continue reading →

Fertility specialists specialize in treating reproductive disorders. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine states infertility as “a disease, defined by the failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected intercourse.” Patients with a medical history and … Continue reading →

Neurologists help diagnose and treat diseases related to the nervous system, including headaches, fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke and nerve injuries due to accidents or carpal tunnel syndrome. Symptoms that necessitate a trip to the doctor are headaches, tremors, chronic … Continue reading →

Thoracic surgeons provide the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with acquired and congenital pathologic conditions within the chest. They surgically repair heart lesions and congenital and acquired conditions of the heart, including the pericardium, coronary arteries, valves and … Continue reading →

Wound Care at Newton Medical Center 800 Medical Center Drive • Newton, KS 67114 • 316.804.6161 The Newton Wound Care Center treats patients suffering from open wounds that do not heal, wounds from an old injury that have not healed, … Continue reading →

Injuries are a common occurrence in professional and intramural sports. Sports injuries can be broadly classified as either traumatic or overuse injuries. Traumatic injuries account for most injuries in such contact sports as soccer, rugby and football because of their … Continue reading →

Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Is excessive snoring becoming a big issue in your bedroom? Spend a night in the sleep lab at Newton Medical Center and your problem may be solved. Sleep Medicine Center of Kansas, a … Continue reading →

The field of psychiatry is far-reaching, with many forms of disorders and therapies. Psychiatric disorders can affect anyone, no matter the race, gender, age or socioeconomic status.1 Newton Medical Center psychiatrists treat a wide range of disorders, including addictions, Alzheimer’s, … Continue reading →

Plastic surgery is a burgeoning field of medicine that includes reconstructive and cosmetic applications. Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body caused by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease. Typically performed to improve functions, … Continue reading →

Rehabilitation services at Newton Medical Center include inpatient physical, occupational, speech therapy.  Newton Medical Center also provides outpatient speech therapy. Providers: Related Services: Related Posts:

Pathologists improve the diagnosis, treatment and basic understanding of human disease by clinical service, education and research that includes the advancement of basic science, translational and clinical research in pathology and related fields. They provide pathology diagnostic services and blood … Continue reading →

An integral part of primary care, internal medicine focuses on adult medicine and the prevention and treatment of adult diseases. Internists are sometimes referred to as the “doctor’s doctor” because they are often called upon to act as consultants to … Continue reading →

A physician who specializes in the practice of hospital medicine is a hospitalist. Following medical school, hospitalists typically undergo residency training in general internal medicine, general pediatrics or family practice but may also receive training in other medical disciplines. Some hospitalists … Continue reading →

Hematology is the branch of internal medicine, physiology, pathology, clinical laboratory work and pediatrics that is concerned with the study of blood, the blood-forming organs and blood diseases. Hematologists are at the forefront of advances being made in the treatment … Continue reading →

General surgery is a discipline that requires knowledge of and familiarity with a broad spectrum of diseases that may require surgical treatment. General surgeons require experience in the alimentary tract, abdomen and its contents, breast, skin and soft tissue, pediatric … Continue reading →

Doctors of podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as podiatric physicians or surgeons, are qualified by their education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. Within the field of podiatry, practitioners … Continue reading →

When minutes matter When you experience a possible life-threatening situation or even a minor home mishap, minutes matter. The Emergency Department at Newton Medical Center houses an array of sophisticated medical equipment and a specially trained staff providing around-the-clock emergency … Continue reading →

Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT) and related structures of the head … Continue reading →

Newton Medical Center’s Imaging Department strives to provide you with the radiology services you and your family need. We provide a full-range of diagnostic testing services and interventional procedures utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. From sonograms to X-rays to our advanced MRI, … Continue reading →

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with teeth and tissues in the mouth, give advice and administere care to help prevent future problems. They provide instruction on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides and other aspects of dental care. They … Continue reading →

We hope your child’s stay with us is comfortable. The following guidelines and information will help us provide you and your child with the best care possible. Visitors A parent or family member should stay with your child. You may … Continue reading →

Orthopaedics is the medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves and allows the body to move, work and be active. Newton Medical Center … Continue reading →

Urology is a surgical specialty that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. Although urology is classified as a surgical specialty, a knowledge of internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology and other specialties is … Continue reading →

Anesthesiology is the practice of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and total care of the surgical patient before, during and after surgery. Anesthesiologists are responsible for administering anesthesia to relieve pain and for managing vital life functions during … Continue reading →

Family medicine is the medical specialty that provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is a specialty in breadth that integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, both … Continue reading →

We want to help you prevent type 2 diabetes, manage your diabetes to prevent complications and live a healthier life. When you better understand what to do to improve your health — and how to make those changes — you … Continue reading →

Obstetrician-gynecologists, known as OB-GYNs, specialize in the general medical care of women, as well as care related to pregnancy and the reproductive tract. The OB-GYN is trained in areas dealing with preconceptional health, pregnancy, labor and childbirth, postpartum care, genetics, … Continue reading →

Cardiology has a long list of tools to help patients with heart concerns: echocardiograms, stress studies, Holter monitoring, heart catheterization, and cardiac rehab. These assessment and treatment procedures may have fancy names, but their purpose is simple. The tools applied … Continue reading →

The center is connected to NMC through a corridor near the physical therapy department. The facility utilizes numerous hospital services, such as laboratory, X-ray, dietary and surgery. A fiber optic link enables the center’s treatment planning system to use images … Continue reading →

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who is specialized in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are trained to provide the full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery. They may also … Continue reading →