We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Mar 26)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Welcomes Rebecca Weller, M.D., to Flint Hills Emergency Department Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes emergency physician Dr. Rebecca Weller to the Flint Hills Campus Emergency Department, Junction City. As a board-certified specialist with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Weller provides emergency care for patients…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Mar 14)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Walk with a Doc Saturday: Join Dr. Kimberly Brey and Dr. Heather Morrison Join Dr. Kimberly Brey and Dr. Heather Morrison, OB/GYN physicians with Stormont Vail Lincoln Center, on Saturday, March 16, for this month’s Walk with a Doc. Drs. Brey and Morrison look forward to empowering attendees…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Jan 23)

Here are today’s updates: Tracy O’Rourke Recognized for Exceptional Service and Leadership We proudly announce that Tracy O’Rourke, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been named the American College of Healthcare Executives’ 2023 Kansas Regent Award Recipient for demonstrating exceptional service and leadership to the Kansas chapter and the profession. Tracy’s achievement…

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Extraordinary Care Award Winner – Carol Degenhardt

Congratulations to Carol Degenhardt, Social Work Manager in Case Management, for being awarded the Stormont Vail Health Extraordinary Care Award winner. This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments. It honors a team or individual who has made a significant impact towards Stormont Vail Health’s mission and embodies the spirit of Stormont Vail values…

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We Celebrate Erinn Grist, BSN, RN, DAISY Award Recipient

Nurses go above and beyond daily to care for patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. For Erinn Grist, BSN, RN, in the Stormont Vail Stormont Vail 7 North Cardiology/Medical Floor, creating meaningful patient relationships is the standard, not the exception. For this reason, we celebrate Erinn for receiving the DAISY Award. The DAISY…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Jan 02)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: American College of Cardiology Recognizes Stormont Vail as Top Hospital Stormont Vail Health has been recognized for our dedication to our cardiovascular patients by the American College of Cardiology in the “Best Hospitals” issue of U.S. News & World Report. Stormont Vail ranked second in Kansas and achieved…

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Active Assailant Training in Healthcare Settings

An average of 15 casualties occurs every 60 seconds during an active shooter incident. In 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation designated 50 shootings as active assailant incidents, of which one happened in a healthcare setting. Unfortunately, this concerning trend shows no signs of slowing down. Active assailant events continue to be increasingly prevalent in…

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August 2023 Person of the Moment

Stormont Vail is proud to honor Savannah Diegel, RN, as the August Person of the Moment! Even in emergency situations outside of the hospital, Savannah is steady, calm, and ready to give great care. “Together we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” “Upon approach to the vehicle, Savannah realized there…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (June 20, 2023)

Ariel shot of Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Grateful for Good Neighbors Every Little Bit Matters Grateful for Good Neighbors One of the closest neighbors to Stormont Vail Health’s Topeka hospital campus is south across S.W. 10th street. It is there, at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, that a wealth of information and resources…

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Thaina Dos Santos-Jensen to Join the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses

Recently, Thaina Dos Santos-Jensen, BSN, RN was selected as a participant in two committees with the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, a national leader in nursing education, research, clinical practice expertise, and standards. “I’m looking forward to bringing the concepts I’ve learned back to my practice and sharing it with both leadership and our Surgical…

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