Primary Care | Newman Regional Health | Emporia, KS
Primary Care • Emporia, KS • Since 1922
About
Newman Regional Health is a nonprofit community hospital in Emporia, Kansas (founded 1922; ESU Newman Division of Nursing). It operates as a teaching hospital offering primary care, pediatrics, urgent care, surgical and specialty services (cardiology, orthopedics, labor & delivery, lab, imaging), and hospice. The facility is licensed for 190 beds and is owned by Lyon County’s residents. It is a major local employer (about 114 staff) and serves as Emporia’s primary care hub with multiple offices and clinics in Emporia. Contact: questions@newmanrh.org or 620-343-6800.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
Emporia, KS
Phone
620-343-2376
czimbelman@newmanrh.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is primary care at Newman Regional Health?
Primary Care is the first point of contact for managing your health, including Internal Medicine for adults, Pediatrics for infants and children, and Family Medicine for all ages.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye / Google aggregate: 4.3 out of 5 stars (622 reviews across platforms (aggregate))
- Healthgrades / CMS (HCAHPS): 63% recommend hospital (Based on HCAHPS survey data)
- Vivian Health (professional/staff perspective): 5.0 out of 5 stars (7 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and compassionate staff identified in general reviews
- Specific provider praise for patient communication and pain relief
- Generally welcoming rural hospital environment
Common complaints
- Billing practices and collection issues
- Difficulties with payment plans and financial assistance policies
- Patient experience ratings lower than national average on some metrics
"Dr. Greenfield is very patient and made sure I completely understood the procedure. He joked and made me feel at ease."
— Healthgrades provider review"For the second time I have received a bill from collections. I have insurance with a $20 copay. I always make my payments."
— Birdeye patient review"For 12 years, Fuller has endured a legal battle with Emporia healthcare providers for bills she “just can’t pay.”"
— The Bulletin / Emporia Gazette reportSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Rural Health Day| Newman Regional Health | Emporia, KS — Nov 20, 2025
- Newman Regional Health enhances patient portal with new features for easier access to medical records — Jan 15, 2026
- Newman Regional Health Awarded $485,000 Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Expand Telehealth Access for Rural Communities | Newman Regional Health | Emporia, KS — Oct 7, 2025
- Newman Regional announces rural telehealth expansion initiative | Free | emporiagazette.com — Oct 6, 2025
- NRH welcomes new internal medicine physician | KVOE — Sep 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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