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Meet 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…
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. This verification will last through April 14, 2025. Stormont Vail first achieved Level…
Read MoreCancer & Infusion Centers: More Than Just Great Care
Have you driven by the Infusion Center and wondered what goes on behind those doors? Or maybe you’ve noticed the construction happening near the Cancer Center and haven’t heard what expansion is taking place. Either way – let’s get you filled in on what the Stormont Vail Health Infusion Center and Cancer Center offer to…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Apr 4, 2023)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Manhattan Campus Signage Goes Up Our signage at the new Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus was installed the past week, giving the community a big message that we are making progress toward completion of our medical facility. It is located on the edge of the Kansas State University…
Read MoreNational Therapy Animal Day
Stormont Vail has a very giving and active Paw Squad which provides pet therapy to our team members, patients and visitors. Since beginning on July 5, 2022, the Stormont Vail Health Paw Squad has made over 1,340 visits and dedicated over 2,340 hours of service to our patients and team members. That deserves a celebration!…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Receives High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier Recognition
Stormont Vail Health has continued its commitment to improving infant and maternal health by earning recognition through High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier, a program developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas. High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier provides resources and a framework…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Mar 30, 2023)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: March Person of the Moment: Nancy Billings, Environmental Services Stormont Vail Health Receives High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier Recognition “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight March Person of the Moment: Nancy Billings, Environmental Services Congratulations to our March 2023 Person of the Moment – Nancy Billings,…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Mar 28, 2023)
Dear Community Partners Here are today’s updates: Stories of Caring, Beyond COVID-19 Doctor’s Day is Thursday “Just Another Magnet Monday” Podcast – Episode 4: Professional Practice Model Stormont Vail Health Blog: The Couple Who Covers Over 2,500 FT of Care Current Status at Stormont Vail Health Stories of Caring, Beyond COVID-19 Three years ago this…
Read MoreThe Couple Who Covers Over 2,500FT of Care
You may have seen the helicopter or helipad, but now it’s time to know the behind-the-scenes of the Stormont Vail Health / Life Star of Kansas partnership. Life Star, a program which was first started in 1987, continues to provide air medical transport for patients to and from Stormont Vail’s organization (along with other facilities)…
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