Posts by Andre Negrete
We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Supports United Way The Stormont Vail Health team supported the United Way organizations in our region with a generous donation of $152,658.29. A giant check with that amount was presented to representatives of the United Way of Kaw Valley, which will distribute the funds to…
Read MoreWe Celebrate CoraLeigh Stover: 2024 December Person of the Moment
Recently, a patient at our Heart Center in Topeka developed chest pains after a stress test. They reported symptoms to CoraLeigh, a pre-registration representative, who jumped into action. She called the resource nurse, who advised her to call American Medical Response (AMR). While waiting for AMR, the patient underwent an electrocardiogram (EKG), which showed that…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: We Together Give HOPE: Dave’s Story Dave Rosebrough, an LPN with Stormont Vail Behavioral Health, knows first-hand how Stormont Vail Health’s HOPE Fund can make a difference during tough times. The HOPE (Helping Our Peers in Emergencies) Fund offers financial assistance to Stormont Vail team members facing unexpected…
Read MoreWe Recognize Julie Parnell, Justine Wilt, and Annie Wiggin, October Persons of the Moment
Our team members strive to create memorable experiences for all patients during their stays. Recently, Julie Parnell, Justine Wilt, and Annie Wiggin went the extra mile to reunite two married patients assigned to different units. They worked together to move both beds into one room so the couple could spend time together. The couple was…
Read MoreCongratulations to Clayton Wood, November Person of the Moment
Dr. Clayton Wood went above and beyond to assist one of the small, rural hospitals in our region; to get a patient the best available care, when SVH didn’t have the resources to bring the patient here. Often times, we get calls on the transfer line where outside facilities have limited capabilities and resources and…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Happy New Year! Here are today’s updates: Sharing the Gift of Music – from Carnegie Hall to the Cancer Center From her piano playing in New York’s Carnegie Hall to providing musical selections at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center in Topeka, 12-year-old Chloe Ma impressed all who heard her amazing performances. The…
Read MoreStormont Vail Foundation Announces Enhancements to NICUThanks to Local Donors
The Stormont Vail Foundation is proud to announce upgrades to the Stormont Vail Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Mother & Baby Department, reinforcing its commitment to providing exceptional care for newborns. The announcement was made today during a special event in celebration of team members and local donors, including Advisors Excel, who made…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Vicky McGrath Selected as Magnet Abstract Reviewer Congratulations to Vicky McGrath, DNP, MBA, RN, OCN, Assistant Professor at the Baker School of Nursing, for being selected as a 2025 Magnet abstract reviewer for the ANCC National Magnet Conference® and the ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference®. This is an honor for Vicky…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Welcomes Samara Lewis, M.D., to General Surgery Team Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Samara Lewis, a general surgeon, to the Stormont Vail Surgical Care team. Dr. Lewis will provide elective surgery at the Cotton O’Neil Mulvane Clinic and coverage for surgeries needed through the Emergency…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Nikki Strathman, DAISY Award Winner
Nikki, an RN on 7 South, recently received the DAISY Award for her exceptional efforts to create a safe and supportive environment for her patients. A patient shared their experience with Nikki, highlighting their immediate connection with her. They mentioned that Nikki’s helpful attitude and friendly, nonjudgmental approach significantly impacted their care. Nikki’s ability to…
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