Healthcare in Emporia

Emporia's healthcare access runs through a real, highly-regarded community hospital serving a substantial regional area.

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A real, highly-regarded regional hospital

Newman Regional Health is real, consistently recognized as one of the Top 10 hospitals of any size in Kansas and one of the Top 50 Critical Access Hospitals nationally.

A real ESU nursing teaching connection

Newman Regional is home to the ESU Newman Division of Nursing, a genuine academic-medical connection distinctive to Emporia.

A substantial regional service area

Newman Regional serves Lyon County and six surrounding counties (Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Morris, Osage, Wabaunsee) in east-central Kansas.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.