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Stormont Vail Health commits to improving heart failure care
Heart failure (HF) ranks among the costliest health conditions to treat and takes a tremendous toll on patients’ quality of life and longevity, according to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all. Approximately 6 million Americans live with the condition — a…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Apr 25, 2023)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Aileen McCarthy, M.D., Receives ACP Mastership Award Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week Just Another Magnet Monday Podcast – Episode 8: Relationships Between Each Other Picnic with the Pups! Aileen McCarthy, M.D., Receives ACP Mastership Award Dr. Aileen McCarthy, a Stormont Vail Health physician and member of the board,…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Recognized for 100 Years of Membership with the American Hospital Association
The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced that it has honored Stormont Vail Health in appreciation for the hospital’s 100 years of participation and leadership in the AHA. The AHA is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, healthcare networks, and their patients and communities. Nearly 5,000 hospitals, health systems, and other…
Read MoreHappy Neurodiagnostic Week
Neurodiagnostic Technologists perform many tests that diagnose problems with the brain and nervous systems as well as with sleep disorders. We appreciate all of our team members who work in neurodiagnostics!
Read MoreSexual Assault & Child Abuse Awareness Month
April is an important month in which we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month. Any of us can help by finding resources to educate ourselves, supporting survivors, and helping to hopefully change the statistics by bringing awareness to others. Don’t forget to show support for all sexual assault survivors by wearing…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Thanking Volunteers – and Encouraging Volunteerism “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight: Dr. Brandy Ficek Black Maternal Health Week is this Week National Healthcare Decisions Day is Friday Thanking Volunteers – and Encouraging Volunteerism With April being Volunteer Month – and next week National Volunteer Week, this is…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Apr 11, 2023)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: From Topeka to Washington, D.C. Welcome Baby Jubilee – A Special Delivery “Just Another Magnet Monday” Podcast – Episode 6: Evidence-Based Practice From Topeka to Washington, D.C. Stormont Vail Health and Baker University School of Nursing were well represented on Capitol Hill recently when Baker Dean Libby…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Apr 6, 2023)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Shamik Shah Receives Department of Defense Patriot Award Infusion Center and Cancer Center Featured in Blog Congratulations to MollyPatt Eyestone April Is Occupational Therapy Month! “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight Dr. Shamik Shah Receives Department of Defense Patriot Award Dr. Shamik Shah, neurohospitalist, had a surprise presentation…
Read MoreMeet Braden Shackelford!
Administrative Director, Primary Care & Medical Specialties Braden Shackelford made his way to Stormont Vail Health on February 6, 2023 from Tulsa, Oklahoma where he worked as the Director of Operations for Primary and Specialty Care for a National Health System. In that capacity, he was in lead of 15 service lines, including Obstetrics and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Trauma Center Receives Level II Recertification
Stormont Vail Health has again been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. This achievement recognizes the Trauma Center’s dedication to providing optimal care for critically injured patients and is the gold standard for trauma care. Treatment at a verified trauma center means patients receive quality, evidenced-based care with…
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