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Newton Medical Center Community Association donates funds for equipment

The Newton Medical Center Community Association recently donated more than $24,000 worth of patient-care equipment and patient education literature.

The following items from the medical center’s "wish list will be purchased:

• A microscope for the lab ($7,500)
• Sit-to-Stand lift device for nursing departments ($4,000)
• Bladder scanner for nursing departments ($11,500)
• Cancer prevention education materials ($1,000)
• A motorized wheelchair/scooter for use between the Medical Office Plaza and the medical center ($1,500 to $2,000)

The Newton Medical Center Community Association consistently contributes financial support for hospital equipment and programs through gift shop sales, fund raisers and personal donations.

The organization also offers $1,000 scholarships to NMC employees.

For more information about NMCCA opportunities, contact Pat Wimmer, president, at 316-283-3487.

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Newton Medical Center’s Child Care Center will focus on offering child care services on a full-time basis beginning August 4. A simplified, increased rate structure will also become effective on that date.

 
 
On Apr. 1 at midnight Newton Medical Center transitioned to its new iCARE computer system, a state-of-the-art electronic medical record system to improve patient care and safety.