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. The original 81-bed hospital was built largely as the result of a fifty thousand dollar bequest left by Mr. George Newman, a local businessman. Additional funds were raised with a two-year tax levy, and the hospital opened on March 6th, 1922. The hospital was named in honor of both Mr. Newman and the county.
Planning for better facilities included the addition of the East wing, built in 1951, the West wing in 1963 and the South wing in 1980. A 5.9 million dollar renovation of the first floor was completed in the spring of 1996, increasing convenience and accessibility for outpatients by relocating nearly all outpatient services to the same area of the hospital. The Newman Medical Plaza, a 70,000 square foot physician’s office building, was built west of the hospital in 1996 to better attract and retain needed physicians to our community, and to provide a convenient location for patients to receive care.
Since 1922, Newman Regional Health has been a vital part of healthcare for a seven county area. Working with other healthcare providers, the hospital will continue to be a leader in improving the health of our community into the next century.
Q.What types of specialty
services does your organization provide?..
Newman Regional Health's newest service is the Cardiovascular Laboratory. The hospital also has the Helical Computerized Tomography, or CT, and Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Recovery Road is an outpatient program designed for adults experiencing problems related to alcohol and/or substance abuse. Newman Regional Health sponsors several free community programs throughout the year on a variety of interesting topics. Our medical staff and highly trained employees present the topics, sharing their knowledge and expertise within the field of discussion. Following each program is a question and answer period. There is a Diabetes Education Program. The Renal Care Group of the Midwest, headquartered in Wichita, provides hemodialysis on the fourth floor of Newman Regional Health. The Emergency Department offers a complete range of services for all types of emergencies.
Q.Describe any future
expansion plans, added services or new developments for your facility?
Newman Regional Health completed a 13 million dollar addition for an MRI, and modernized all of the Radiology areas. A PET scanner to the Radiology Department is also in the works.
Q. What
makes working in your organization different from working for other employers?
A team oriented facility and a close family atmosphere is present at Newman.
Q.Can you explain the
career opportunities available for new graduates in your organization?
New graduates are accepted and encouraged to apply at Newman Regional Health. Our structured orientation program helps new graduates acclimate to the hospital and clinical areas. New graduates may be placed after orientation in almost any area of the hospital, with the exception of the Emergency Room. Extensive specialty training is available for employees, and our orientation period varies with a minimum orientation period of one week.
Q. What
can a candidate expect during their interview process?
Prospective candidates will generally meet with the Department Director or hospital administrator for their initial interview. Our facility conducts an extensive background check on prospective hires, and previous employment experience is verified as well as the candidate's educational background. Interviewees will receive information about working at Newman Regional Health including the salary structure and benefit package.
Q.What are some common
mistakes candidates make when applying for jobs with your facility?
Candidates sometimes submit incomplete applications. It is important for candidates to complete the application form in full, and to list previous experiences accurately on the application.
Q. Describe
the employee compensation and benefit packages available at your organization.
Q.Most facilities stress
only the positive aspects of working for their organization. What are some
of the challenges faced by new employees and even experienced personnel?
Working in a healthcare environment these days can sometimes be challenging. The workload, may at times, be inconsistent, and employees may be asked to assist in other areas as needed or to perform additional tasks.
Q. What
is the best way for a candidate to apply for a job with your facility?
If provided,
please follow the link/s below to access employment opportunities
at Newman Regional Health. If employment opportunity information is not available
at this time, you are advised to contact the facility's Human Resource
Department for more information.
To
help you get a better picture of the community surrounding Newman Regional Health, you may also
want to check out any Related Links (Part IV), below, for further community, business and hospital information.
Community
Highlights
Emporia Arts Center
Bruder Theatre, Emporia State University
One Room School Museum
Dalton Gang Antique Mall
TRYSA Soccer Complex
Additional
Thoughts About The Community
Lyon County is in the fourth tier of counties from Missouri, being in the line of the Great Neosho Valley and nearly at the headwaters of that river. The Osage River has its rise in Osage, Wabaunsee and Lyon counties, and its branches watering the northeastern sections of the latter district.
The Cottonwood River, a branch of the Neosho, flows east through its southern central portion. Elm Creek and One Hundred and Forty-second Creek, tributaries of the Osage, and the north and south branches of the Verdigris River, furnish an abundant water supply to the northeastern and southwestern portions of the county. There is also a good supply of springs, water being obtained for drinking purposes at a depth of from twenty to forty feet.
Lyon County is situated in the exact center of the State, north and south, and is almost parallel with the center of population, east and west, being a short distance to the east thereof. It has become, to a great extent, what its early settlers meant it to be, a railroad center and an emporium of trade for Central Kansas.
