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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (August 22)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail and Kansas State Expand Research Partnership Coping with Extreme Heat Stormont Vail and Kansas State Expand Research Partnership The ribbon cutting at Stormont Vail’s Manhattan Campus at the edge of Kansas State University last Friday was more than the opening of new location. It marked another…
Read MoreJoin our Community Blood Drive Sept. 6, 2023
Blood disorders like hemophilia and sickle cell disease affect over 120,000 Americans, and millions more carry genes that put them at risk of developing or passing along these conditions. These conditions can mean costly hospitalizations and doctor’s appointments, work and school disruptions, and lower quality of life. Donating blood makes it possible for people with…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (August 17)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Reflecting on Education and the Start of School “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight Reflecting on Education and the Start of School As a new school year begins – impacting many Stormont Vail Health team members who may be in the role of student, parent or guardian –…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Aug. 16, 2023)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Michael Lexow, M.D., Named Vice President, Primary Care Nikhil Mehta, M.D., Joins the Stormont Vail Health Cardiology Team Grand Opening: Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus Walk with a Doc – Dr. Hailey Avila and Michael Ramirez, MS, ATC, LAT Michael Lexow, M.D., Named Vice President, Primary Care Michael…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Ahmed Khalafalla, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Neurohospitalist Team Stormont Vail Welcomes Hospital Nocturnist Hossam Abed, M.D. Grand Opening: Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight Express Care Sports Physical Clinics Ahmed Khalafalla, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Neurohospitalist Team Stormont Vail Health proudly announces that…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Celebrates Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold Plus Award
As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure program, Stormont Vail Health strives to improve heart failure patients’ health and wellbeing by improving outcomes, recovery, and reducing readmissions. This program helps our teams apply their proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis. As a three-time recipient of the Get…
Read MoreJuly Person of the Moment
Stormont Vail is proud to have Ray Garcillano, Building Blocks Department Assistant II, named as the July Person of the Moment! In every way possible, Mr. Garcillano enacts the Stormont Vail tenets, especially “Together we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” “On the first week, my 8-year-old son told me…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Aug 3, 2023)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Megan Northup, M.D., Joins OB/GYN Team in Emporia Amro Elshereye, M.D., New Infectious Disease Physician Stormont Vail Duo on KTWU “I’ve Got Issues” Program “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV: Dr. Randall Schumacher on School Physicals Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week Megan Northup, M.D., Joins OB/GYN Team in Emporia Stormont…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Aug 1, 2023)
Dear Team, (Community Partners), Here are today’s updates: John “Rob” Miller, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Health Emergency Department July Person of the Moment: Ray Garcillano Shawnee Heights Fire District Honors Ann Garcia-Brinker for Courageous Act Ace Hardware Bucket Days – Aug. 4-6 John “Rob” Miller, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Health Emergency Department Stormont Vail Health…
Read MoreWhat is Alcohol Use Disorder?
People often enjoy occasional alcoholic beverages, especially to celebrate special occasions or relax after a challenging day. However, for many others, drinking might be a daily occurrence. But does drinking every day indicate a problem? After all, the scientific consensus for years stated that two or fewer drinks per day for men and no more…
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