Newsworthy

• Building Blocks Community Enrollment Update
• Emergency or Express Care? Know where to go for care
• Roll up a sleeve, make a difference
• Let’s Walk & Talk About Alzheimer’s
• Meet June’s Person of the Moment
• Congratulations to our latest DAISY Award winner
• ER or Express Care? How to Find the Best Place for Care.
• Impact of Volunteerism Highlighted on KMAN Radio
• Help us find our next great team members

Building Blocks Community Enrollment Update

We’re excited to share that beginning Aug. 3, 2026, both Building Blocks locations will begin accepting community enrollments as part of our efforts to support the long-term success of our childcare centers. As we welcome additional families, Stormont Vail team members will continue to receive enrollment priority, with employee full-time and part-time enrollments placed ahead of community enrollments. Stormont Vail Health also remains committed to supporting eligible employees through its childcare subsidy benefit.

This change helps strengthen the future of Building Blocks while keeping our focus on serving Stormont Vail families first. If you have any questions, please contact the Building Blocks leadership.

Learn more about Building Blocks:

Building Blocks First Years Learning Center

Building Blocks Early Learning Center

Know Where to Find the Right Care

Knowing where to go for care can make all the difference. We’re here to help the community understand when to choose Express Care and when emergency care is needed.

Express Care or Walk-In Services

• Ear infections
• Colds and flu
• Minor burns, cuts, and scrapes
• Simple fractures
• Mild allergic reactions

Emergency Department

• Chest pain
• Trouble breathing
• Severe bleeding
• Head injuries
• Sudden confusion
• Severe allergic reactions

Questions about where to seek care?

Visit our Emergency Care resource page.Emergency vs. Express Care

Got an Hour? You Could Save a Life

One donation can make a lifesaving difference and save up to three lives.

• 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 29, 2026
• Martha K. Hoover Conference Room

Medical Arts I, Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus

Schedule Donation Use group code EW81

Questions? Contact Catrina Sanders at 785-579-4446 or [email protected].

Let’s Walk & Talk About Alzheimer’s

Join Tiffany Naccarato, APRN, for a conversation about Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of early recognition. Whether you’re caring for a loved one, concerned about memory changes, or interested in learning more, this walk offers an opportunity to hear from a provider who brings both professional expertise and a personal commitment to Alzheimer’s awareness.

See Event Details

Why We’re Celebrating Heather McGann

When a colleague needed help, Heather didn’t just check in—she showed up in person.

That small act speaks volumes about her compassion for others.

Read Heather’s Story

A Well-Deserved Recognition for Morgann McMurry

When a family at The Birthplace faced the heartbreaking reality of leaving the hospital without their baby, nurse Morgann McMurry helped them create memories they could cherish forever. Morgann’s nomination highlights the extraordinary compassion nurses bring to families during life’s most difficult moments.

Read the Full Story

ER or Express Care? How to Find the Best Place for Care.

In last week’s WIBW “To Your Health” segment, Dr. Miranda Fowler, Stormont Vail Express Care physician, shared how to choose the right level of care based on your symptoms, helping you get the treatment you need while avoiding unnecessary wait times. Learn what conditions can be treated in urgent care, when an ER visit is essential, and how virtual care options can provide convenient support from home.

To Your Health airs at 10 p.m. Thursdays on WIBW-TV (Channel 13). Rebroadcasts air on Friday mornings at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. on 13 News This Morning and on wibw.com.

Watch the Segment

Impact of Volunteerism Highlighted on KMAN Radio

Volunteers play an important role in helping Stormont Vail Health deliver exceptional care and strengthen the communities we serve. Kaci Copas-Richardson, Volunteer Experience Manager, and Shannon McMahon, Volunteer Relations Coordinator, recently joined Within Reason with Mike Matson on KMAN Radio. The conversation highlighted the meaningful difference volunteers make every day throughout our organization.

Listen online here

Featured Opportunities

• Talent Acquisition Specialist – FT – Day
• Baker School of Nursing Doctorate Level Professor – PT – Day
• Ambulatory Registered Nurse – Wound Care Center – FT – Day

Stormont Vail Health is always looking for the best talent to join our team. See all current openings at www.stormontvail.org/careers