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Mother’s Room at Stormont Vail Events Center Receives Community-Inspired Refresh
Topeka, Kan. (Aug. 6, 2026) – Visitors to the Stormont Vail Events Center will notice a fresh new look for the Mother’s Room, one of the building’s most frequently used family amenities. The installation was completed during World Breastfeeding Week, August 1–7, a fitting time to highlight a space dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers.…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Sally Gonzalez, Sunflower Award Winner
Sometimes, the most meaningful care comes from simple acts of kindness. That’s why Sally Gonzalez, Patient Care Technician 2 on the Medical Surgical team, is our latest Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff recipient. Sally earned the recognition after a family member nominated her for the comfort and support she provided a loved one…
Read MoreSupport Local Kids at Checkout: CMN Fundraiser Runs June 8 through July 5
From June 8 to July 5, 2026, our community partners at Walmart and Sam’s Club will invite customers to round up or donate at checkout to support Children’s Miracle Network at Stormont Vail Health. 100% of every donation helps fund lifesaving care, specialized equipment, and vital programs for pediatric patients in our community. Together, we…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health to Host 2026 Excellence in EMS Award Celebration
During National EMS Week (May 17–23, 2026) and National Trauma Survivors Day (May 20), Stormont Vail Health invites the community to attend the 2026 Excellence in EMS Award Celebration, from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 22 at 1615 S.W. 8th Ave. in Topeka. This community event honors the lifesaving work of emergency medical…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health to Host 2026 Women’s Wellness Summit
Stormont Vail Health is hosting the 2026 Women’s Wellness Summit: Thriving Through Every Age, on April 10, 2026, at Pozez Education Center at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka 66604. This event aims to empower women 18 and older with practical, evidence‑based tools to support their health and well‑being across every stage of…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Whitney Haynes: December 2025 Person of the Moment
When every second mattered, Whitney Haynes delivered. After a primary care visit, a patient collapsed in our Emporia Clinic lobby with an empty oxygen tank. Whitney, an LPN, immediately assessed the situation and found the patient unresponsive and in respiratory distress. Acting fast, she directed bystanders to call 911, helped lower the patient safely, and…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Alicia Criger: November 2025 Person of the Moment
Calm in Crisis. Care in Action. When an emergency notification about an active shooter was issued, Alicia Criger, Emporia Clinic Nurse Manager, took charge with speed and composure. Within minutes, she locked down staff and patients in their current locations to keep everyone safe. For two tense hours—marked by confusion and communication gaps—Alicia stayed calm,…
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