The Care Line
Established in 1992, the Care Line is designed to help meet the emergency medical needs of patients who have exhausted all other resources. The assistance provided through the Care Line can be in the form of prescription medicine, clothing, meals, transportation, temporary lodging and durable medical equipment.
The Care Line helps Stormont-Vail patients with health care needs which:
- Fall beyond the realm of insurance, personal, community and public resources
- Are recommended by members of their health care teams
- Meet the eligibility guidelines
The Care Line is funded through charitable gifts from a public campaign and an employee giving campaign.
HealthWise 55
Stormont-Vail's HealthWise 55 program targets programs and activities to those 55 years of age and older. Health education and wellness promotion are the main focus of this program. Educational services, Senior Suppers, Lunch Bunch, workshops, and clinics for blood pressure, medication, and nutrition are all sponsored by HealthWise 55. Medicare and insurance consultation, an informative quarterly newsletter and an information line are also available. HealthWise 55 also offers two educational television programs: "HealthWise After 55" airs health topics of interest to older adults as well as a 20 minute exercise program. "For Family Caregivers" focuses on challenges faced by those giving care to family members. The Stormont-Vail Foundation is pleased to support HealthWise 55 through its sponsorship of these programs and also appreciates the support of the following organizations: Caregivers Home Health, Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, Brewster Place, and Jayhawk Pharmacy and Patient Supply. Those searching for information on aging or caregiver issues should call (785) 354-6787.
Nursing Scholarships
The Stormont-Vail Foundation assists students pursuing a career in nursing through the Baker University School of Nursing at Stormont-Vail. For the 2010-11 school year, approximately $125,000 in scholarship assistance will be provided to qualifying students. Severe nursing shortages are predicted as the “baby boomer” population ages, and funding by the Foundation helps ensure well-trained nursing professionals are available in northeast Kansas.
