We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Bridget Upton, D.O., to Topeka Emergency Department Stormont Vail Health welcomes Bridget Upton, D.O., an emergency medicine physician, to the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department at 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka. Her ability to connect with others and provide attentive, individualized care in the…

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Stormont Vail Health CEO Announces May 2025 Retirement

Robert Kenagy, M.D., a native Kansan and President and CEO of Stormont Vail Health since April 2019, announced his plans to retire from his leadership role in May 2025. Prior to leading the regional healthcare system, Dr. Kenagy served as Stormont Vail’s Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for three years. The Stormont Vail…

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We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Sadie Miller, BSN, RN

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. At the Stormont Vail Health Birthplace in Topeka, the Mother and Baby team delivers care and support so babies, mothers, and their families can enjoy the best start possible. To achieve this goal, one of this team’s most crucial tasks is…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Chad Tuchek, M.D. to Neurosurgery Department Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Chad Tuchek, a neurosurgeon subspecializing in neurosurgical oncology, to the Stormont Vail Neurosurgery team. His expertise in advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotics, will help promote better outcomes for patients with brain,…

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We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Melissa Swanson, BSN, RN

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For Melissa Swanson, BSN, RN, at the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department in Topeka, going beyond expectations means taking time to support, comfort, and ease the anxiety of the patients and families she cares for. For this reason, we celebrate Melissa…

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We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Courtny Fateley

Nominated by three times in the last year. “I want Courtny to get this award because she was such a compassionate and caring nurse. Courtny took the time to get to know me and understand what I needed while I was in the Hospital. Courtny was kind, caring and gentle, she took the time to…

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We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Sandra Vassell

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. At the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, the Perioperative Services team assists doctors, advocates for patients, and provides a vital line of communication with care teams, their patients, and families. As an acute care RN in the Perioperative Services Unit, Sandra…

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We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Suzette Keck, RN, C-ELBW

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For Suzette Keck, RN, C-ELBW at the Stormont Vail Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Topeka, impacting our community’s health starts by supporting our littlest patients—and their parents. For this reason, we celebrate Suzette for her DAISY Award! The DAISY Award…

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We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Cornelia Campbell

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For Cornelia Campbell, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, at our Express Care clinic in Topeka, putting patients and families at ease happens daily. For this reason, we celebrate Cornelia for receiving the DAISY Award! The DAISY Award celebrates and recognizes nurses who go…

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We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Courtney Blum, BSN, RN

Each day, nurses at the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department in Topeka, like Courtney Blum, BSN, RN, demonstrate remarkable dedication by going above and beyond to ensure that patients and their families receive exceptional care. Not only does Courtney prioritize her patients’ well-being, but she also shares endless compassion with their loved ones. For this…

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