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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Dr. Kendra Reith Joins Manhattan Campus Family Medicine Team We’re pleased to welcome Kendra Reith, M.D., as the newest member of our Family Medicine team at our Manhattan Campus. She emphasizes clear communication and shared decision‑making so patients understand their care plans and feel supported. We look…
Read MoreThanks for Making Picnic with the Pups Pawsome!
Picnic with the Pups brought joy, connection, and a whole lot of tail wags to the courtyard at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka! This annual event helps raise awareness of our Paw Squad pet therapy team while giving team members and patients a chance to meet the dogs who make a difference across our organization…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Congratulations to Mike Nixon on Retirement Congratulations to Mike Nixon, System Director of IT Security, who will retire April 30. Mike first joined Stormont Vail Health as the Information Security Administrator in 2017, and then became the System Director of IT Security in December 2018. He has…
Read MoreMarch 2026 Person of the Moment: Eboni Mitchell
We often talk about how small moments make a meaningful difference. For Eboni Mitchell, Environmental Services Tech at Stormont Vail Hospital, one of those moments came during a night shift when she learned a patient was worried about their beautifully braided hair becoming tangled while resting. Eboni remembered that concern and waited for the patient…
Read MoreFebruary 2026 Person of the Moment: Megan Affolter, RN
When a patient at the Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus required emergency surgery and rapidly declined, the care team moved quickly to arrange a transfer to Topeka. Severe weather eliminated air transport, and during ground transport preparation, the patient became unstable and required continuous manual ventilation. With limited EMS support available and a long…
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In this week’s issue: Building the Future of Care, One Scholarship at a Time The Stormont Vail Foundation awarded its inaugural Blair Family Scholarship to K‑State PA student Liza Rogers, supporting her clinical training with a $10,000 award. Along with financial support, Liza will gain hands‑on experience by completing at least two clinical rotations at…
Read MoreWe Achieve 11th High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier Recognition
Stormont Vail Health has earned our 11th High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier recognition, which represents countless moments of support, evidence‑based care, and commitment to practices that strengthen breastfeeding outcomes and help give mothers and babies the best possible start. Thank you to our Mother & Baby nurses, providers, and support teams for the…
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In this week’s issue: Celebrating 11 Years of High 5 Excellence for Moms & Babies Stormont Vail Health has earned our 11th High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier recognition, which represents countless moments of support, evidence‑based care, and commitment to practices that strengthen breastfeeding outcomes and help give mothers and babies the best possible start.…
Read MoreStormont Vail Hospital Pharmacy Renovation Nears Completion
After months of careful planning and phased construction, the newly renovated Pharmacy at Stormont Vail Hospital is nearly ready to open, marking a major milestone for acute care teams and patients. Located in the South Tower basement, the Pharmacy stayed fully operational throughout the 18-month renovation thanks to a phased approach and our dedicated team.…
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In this week’s issue: Celebrate Hailey Dion, Sunflower Award Winner 🌻 Hailey shows that meaningful interactions happen through everyday connections, genuine kindness, and helping people feel like they belong—not just dramatic moments. Her warmth and professionalism in each interaction shine, and we’re proud to recognize her with the Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff!…
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