Specialization Of Newton Medical Center, Covington
Anaesthesiology
Cardiology
Dentistry
Dermatology
ENT
Family Practice
Gastro-enterology
Gynaecology
Hematologist
Microbiology
Neurologist
Obestetrician/Gynecologist
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Otolaryngologist
Paediatrics
Pathology Lab
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Psychiatrist
Urology
About Newton Medical Center, Covington
** Mission and Vision **
The mission of Newton Medical Center is to benefit our community by providing the highest quality health care services to our patients in the safest, most hospitable and fiscally sound manner. Our vision is to be regionally renowned for having the best clinical care program in the eastern I-20 corridor.
I pledge to live the above, every conversation, every time, with everybody, to the very best of my ability,and to be open to feedback (positive and corrective) from any of my peers and colleagues…beginning today.
History Of Newton Medical Center, Covington
** History **
1952 - The Newton General Hospital Authority was created in February to meet the health care needs of Newton County.
1954 - Hospital opened on October 18, with a total of 36 beds.
1961 - An operating room was added, and an additional 13 beds, bringing the total to 49 beds.
1969 - Several ancillary departments were added, along with 35 more beds. Total bed capacity reaches 84.
1971 - The 6-bed Florence Turner Arnold Intensive Care Unit was designated, bringing the total to 88 beds.
1984 - The Intensive Care Unit was renamed the Robert and Florence Arnold Critical Care Unit.
1984 – A major expansion program was completed that brought the hospital to 90 licensed beds. The change resulted in a new entrance facing Highway 278 as well as a new space for several clinical areas and an addition of the third floor to the hospital.
1987 – A new Outpatient Department was completed.
1992 - Work was completed on a new Emergency Department, Laboratory Department, Physical Therapy Department and Respiratory Therapy Department.
1993 - The expansion and renovation of the BirthCare Center was completed.
1997 - The new 60,000 square feet Medical Office Building, named the Physicians’ Pavilion opened.
2000 - The Women’s Diagnostic Center was established.
2002 - The 103,000 square feet Knox Surgical Center opened. This spacious and ultra-modern surgical care facility offers general surgery procedures, an Endoscopy Lab, and pain management services.
2004 - Newton General Hospital changed its name to Newton Medical Center
2007 – Medical & surgical beds were added bringing the facility to its current 97-bed capacity.
2009 - New WoundCare Center with 2 hyperbaric chambers opens.
