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October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
Each October, Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month highlights the value of sonographers and diagnostic medical sonography to healthcare. This month-long observance aims to inform people about these procedures so they can readily connect with the best practitioners and services. Our sonographers work tirelessly to provide each patient the clearest picture of health and have a proven…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Melissa Evans, BSN, RN, C-EFM, DAISY Award Winner
Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent, compassionate care. For Melissa Evans, BSN, RN, C-EFM at the Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus Hospital Birthplace, going beyond expectations ensures new mothers and babies get the best possible start. For this reason, we celebrate Melissa for receiving the 2023 DAISY Award.
Read MoreWe Together Celebrate Blood Donors
The current national blood shortage affects millions of people, including many within our community. One donation might seem like a drop in the bucket, but even one contribution can save as many as THREE lives. For this reason, We Together celebrate blood donors for their selfless, life-saving contributions. Our upcoming Community Blood Drive is an…
Read MoreWe Celebrate James Sellers, BSN, RN, DAISY Award Winner
Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent, compassionate care. For James Sellers, BSN, RN, a charge nurse in the Cotton O’Neil Neurosurgery and Spine Center, exceeding expectations is part of the job. For this reason, we celebrate James for receiving the 2023 DAISY Award.
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (October 12)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Hospitalist Eric Hazbun, M.D. Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Eric Hazbun, M.D., a hospitalist specializing in internal medicine, to the Hospitalist team at the Flint Hills Campus hospital in Junction City. Dr. Hazbun will provide a spectrum of inpatient care. “I try and…
Read MoreThe Value of Advanced Practice Providers
At Stormont Vail Health, we believe that providing exceptional healthcare services involves a collaborative effort among different healthcare professionals. Our team includes not only skilled medical doctors but also highly trained and qualified APPs and APRNs who contribute significantly to your well-being. Understanding the Difference Medical Doctors (M.D. or D.O.) Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) The…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (October 10)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Volunteer Recognized with Ad Astra Honor Congratulations to Stormont Vail volunteer Maya Perez, who received the United Way of Kaw Valley’s 2023 Ad Astra Service to the Community Youth Honor (age 21 and younger). Maya began volunteering at Stormont Vail in May 2019, helping in various…
Read MoreActive Assailant Training in Healthcare Settings
An average of 15 casualties occurs every 60 seconds during an active shooter incident. In 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation designated 50 shootings as active assailant incidents, of which one happened in a healthcare setting. Unfortunately, this concerning trend shows no signs of slowing down. Active assailant events continue to be increasingly prevalent in…
Read MoreFall Prevention Week – Sept. 18 – 22, 2023
Fall-related injuries make up the majority of cases at the Stormont Vail Health Trauma Center. During Fall Prevention Week, the Trauma team reminds everyone about the importance of fall education. We collaborate with many organizations to support education about falling – including these workshops and resources for every age: Matter of Balance Falls are the…
Read MoreLeading the Charge to Reduce Violence in Our Community
At Stormont Vail Health, we believe in the power of unity, compassion, and dedication to fostering positive change in our community. Violence has long been a concern, and our unwavering commitment is to make Topeka a safer and healthier place to live. On Aug. 23, 2023, we hosted the Community Violence Prevention Summit, a milestone…
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