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We Celebrate National Women’s Physicians Day
Every year on February 3, National Women’s Physicians Day celebrates women’s achievements and contributions to medicine while reminding us of the importance of diversity and equity in healthcare. National Women Physicians Day also honors the country’s first female doctor – Elizabeth Blackwell, who overcame discrimination, ridicule, and sexism to achieve her medical degree. Her determination…
Read MoreACHE Regent Award
Tracy O’Rourke Recognized for Exceptional Service & Leadership We proudly announce that Tracy O’Rourke, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been named the American College of Healthcare Executives’ 2023 Kansas Regent Award Recipient for demonstrating exceptional service and leadership to the Kansas chapter and the profession. We recognized Tracy’s achievement on Tuesday,…
Read MoreBest of 2023
Thank you to the community that supports us & recognizes our efforts to bring you excellence. The Best of Topeka is a community choice awards program, sponsored by The Topeka-Capital-Journal, that allows the public to nominate and vote on the best businesses and services the area has to offer. In 2023, we were honored to…
Read MoreWe Recognize Wallace Brannen, December Person of the Moment
Patients with special healthcare needs, such as physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments, often need extra support. Unfortunately, finding these much-needed resources to meet these needs can be overwhelming for both patients and their caregivers. That’s where education program specialists like Wallace Brannen come in. These professionals offer education and assistance to help patients and their…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Jan 18)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Blood Donations Needed; Info on “To Your Health” Tonight Blood donations are extremely important at this time as the Community Blood Center this week issued an official “Blood Emergency” to alert the community that donors are needed. The Blood Center said donations have been down in the past…
Read MoreExtraordinary Care Award Winner – Carol Degenhardt
Congratulations to Carol Degenhardt, Social Work Manager in Case Management, for being awarded the Stormont Vail Health Extraordinary Care Award winner. This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments. It honors a team or individual who has made a significant impact towards Stormont Vail Health’s mission and embodies the spirit of Stormont Vail values…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Jan 09)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Carol Degenhardt Receives Extraordinary Care Award Congratulations to Carol Degenhardt, Social Work Manager in Case Management, for being awarded the Stormont Vail Health Extraordinary Care Award winner. This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments. It honors a team or individual who has made a significant impact…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Jan 09)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Wound Care Teams Achieve Milestone Congratulations to the Stormont Vail Wound Care Centers in Topeka and Junction City for achieving a challenge from Healogics, who Stormont Vail partners with for the operation of the centers. From August to November, Healogics implemented a “Power of One: One patient. One healing…
Read MoreSafe Kids Kansas Annual Awards 2023
Francine Gollub Achieves Service Recognition Award for Contributions to Childhood Injury Prevention For Francine Gollub, a child life specialist since 2016, promoting children’s wellbeing is more than a career – it’s a calling. Since joining Stormont Vail seven years ago, Francine has become a leader in child passenger safety efforts in Shawnee County. She collaborates…
Read MoreFlint Hills Campus Showcases the Stormont Vail Health Difference
When you are sick, hurt, and need immediate care, having an Emergency Department close to home makes a difference. As one of a hospital’s most active and critical departments, quality emergency care is a priority – one that Stormont Vail Health emphasized improvement and enhancement on when becoming the Flint Hills Campus Emergency Department. While…
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