Posts by Andre Negrete

Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Congratulations, Calli! 🌼🩺DAISY Award Winner When a baby entered the world at just 26 weeks, Calli, a registered nurse (RN) with the Stormont Vail Health NICU team, became a lifeline for the family for more than 60 days—and made an impact that will last a lifetime.…

Extraordinary nursing is more than clinical skill; it’s the human moments that bring dignity and hope. We’re proud to celebrate Marissa Arredondo, Acute Care RN at the Stormont Vail Health Spine Center, for receiving the DAISY Award. Her patient’s nomination tells the story: after a traumatic accident, Marissa combined expert care with simple acts of…

What an incredible night! Our Warm and Thankful Community Celebration lit up Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka and kicked off the holiday season in the best way—together. This year, we were honored to support the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Kansas, helping families stay close during life’s toughest moments. A special thank-you to the Cooper…

Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Congratulations, Caitlyn! DAISY Award Winner We’re proud to celebrate Caitlyn Viergever, an RN at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, for receiving a DAISY Award! When a patient had a rare reaction to a routine medication, Caitlyn didn’t hesitate to jump into action. Her quick thinking…

Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. 🛷🎄✨ Stormont Vail Health is Bringing Santa to Topeka Saturday! Join us for the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade, where Stormont Vail is proud to feature the official Santa float! Enjoy lights, laughter, and holiday cheer. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Stormont Vail team…

Patti Shafer is proof that it’s never too late to reclaim your health—and your life. For years, Patti led an active lifestyle, but health conditions affecting her hormones made weight management increasingly difficult. Diets, pills, and exercise routines didn’t help. When her husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and kidney cancer, stress and worry…

In this week’s issue: Spotlight on Donnie Wells: October 2025 Person of the Moment Let’s give a big shoutout to Donnie Wells, Behavioral Health patient care technician (PCT)! His gift for connecting with people and meeting them exactly where they are moves lives forward in meaningful ways. Congratulations, Donnie! This recognition is well-earned, and we’re…

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 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…