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In September 2015, the hospital introduced Speech Therapy to their Rehab Services Department. This service is available to both inpatients and outpatients and includes pediatric speech therapy capabilities.

Since October 2011, Newport Medical Center has continued its tradition of investing in the latest in technology and equipment.

In 2012 the hospital added a new digital mammog- trained to care for individuals that need assistance with the routine of daily living, rehabilitative services, and/or clinical monitoring and treatment. They focus on each individual need of every resident. raphy unit. In 2013 the hospital invested in new equipment and technology including new patient monitoring equipment, new laboratory analyzers, and new ultrasound and cardiac ultrasound equipment.

In 2020, NMC became one of the first hospitals in Tennessee with access to 4K-resolution imaging for their surgical unit, allowing surgeons to operate with increased confidence and precision.

Also in 2020, NMC added 3D Mammography to their service offerings, in addition to recruiting several physicians and

A registered dietitian plans menus with daily supervision provided on site. Meals are prepared at NMC. In addition to three meals-per-day, snacks are

SEE CARE ON PAGE 78 medical specialties to the community, including pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, gynecology, cardiology and general surgery.

Newport Medical Center also remains invested in its community holding several services and participating heavily with the different health awareness months, including Breast Cancer Awareness in October.

Newport Medical Center is located at 435 Second Street.

For more information about our services provided by NMC call (423) 6252200.