March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. Fortunately, colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early. Due to an increase in number of colon cancer related deaths of people under age 55, the American Cancer…

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March is National Nutrition Month!

March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is Fuel for the Future. Eating with sustainability in mind is a tasty way to nourish ourselves during every phase of life and protect the environment. To learn more about this theme and to explore opportunities to put it into practice, visit www.eatright.org. Let’s also take…

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Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week

“Together we own patient safety and the patient experience. We provide safe, high-quality care with a kind and generous spirit.”​ Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 12 – 18. At Stormont Vail Health, we are dedicated to helping all who turn to us. We help the sick heal, the worried find peace, and the healthy…

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Patient Safety Awareness Week

Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 12 – 18 and Stormont Vail Health is making changes to ensure our patients stay safe while in our care. We are revising patient safety rounds to showcase leadership involvement with front-line team members in regards to patient safety. Furthermore, the Risk Team will visit clinics and areas of…

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