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Stormont Vail Community News Sept. 23, 2025
Dear Community Partners,
Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews.
In this week’s issue:
- Deangelo Ferguson, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Health Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- August 2025 Person of the Moment: Brooke McDonnell
- Meet Mako: Precision Spine Surgery at Stormont Vail Hospital
- Kansas Hospital Association Leadership Institute Graduates 31
- BIG Hearts Tournament Raises $285,830 for Breast Health Innovation
- “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV this Thursday
- JOBS SPOTLIGHT
Deangelo Ferguson, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Health Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Deangelo Ferguson to the Stormont Vail Health Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team! He found his passion for medicine early through volunteering in his hometown hospital in The Bahamas. This experience led to a career dedicated to compassion, precision, and patient care.
“Plastic surgery isn’t just about procedures—it’s about understanding people and helping them heal, both physically and emotionally,” said Dr. Ferguson.
Dr. Ferguson looks forward to supporting his patients at Cotton O’Neil Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Asbury Drive.
August 2025 Person of the Moment: Brooke McDonell
While enjoying a day out with her children at the movie theater, Brooke found herself in a moment that called for quick thinking and courageous action. She didn’t hesitate when help was needed—and thanks to her, a life was potentially saved. We are incredibly proud to recognize Brooke as this month’s Person of the Moment.
Meet Mako: Precision Spine Surgery at Stormont Vail Hospital
Meet Mako—our new robotic spine surgery system that’s raising the bar for precision, outcomes, and recovery.
Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) Leadership Institute Graduates 31
The KHA Leadership Institute graduated its 23rd class of 31 students on Sept. 5, 2025, at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Wichita, Kansas. Students were nominated by their hospital’s CEO to be part of this select group. Congratulations to Kourtney Brown, Nurse Manager at our Flint Hills Campus, and Braden Shackelford, Administrative Director Primary Care and Medical Specialty, Behavioral Health for being a part of this program and representing the future leaders of Kansas hospitals!
BIG Hearts Tournament Raises $285,830 for Breast Health Innovation
The Stormont Vail Foundation’s 25th Annual BIG Hearts Tournament raised $285,830 to support advanced imaging technology at our Breast Imaging Center. This investment will help expand services and improve care for the more than 20,000 patients who rely on us each year for mammograms and breast health screenings.
“To Your Health” on WIBW-TV this Thursday
Dr. Henry Goeppert discusses foot care and the services provided at the recently reopened Cotton O’Neil Foot & Ankle Clinic on Thursday’s “To Your Health” segment that airs at 10 p.m. on WIBW-TV, Channel 13. The segment typically repeats at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. Fridays on 13 News This Morning and is posted on wibw.com.
*Missed last week’s episode featuring Nurse Manager Brooke McDonnell discussing our upcoming flu shot clinics?
JOBS SPOTLIGHT
- Ambulatory RN – GI Offices • FT – Day
- Radiologic Technologist – Main Campus – X-Ray • PRN
- System Clinical Nurse Educator – Clinical Education • FT – Days (Open)
Stormont Vail Health is always looking for the BEST talent to join our team. See these jobs and other current openings at www.stormontvail.org/careers.
