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Stormont Vail Health shows strong dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion every day as they are instrumental characteristics in the safe, full, and quality healthcare everyone deserves. Celebrating Pride Month is something we love to do because we love supporting our team members, patients, and loved ones who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.…

Nearly everyone knows someone who has cancer or had it themselves. As many studies have found, including a 2022 report from the American Cancer Society, next to heart disease, cancer is the second most-common cause of death among Americans, with an estimated 1,670 deaths each day in 2022. In the U.S., 16.9 million people had…

It’s been one week since Gina Lutz, an Acute Care RN specializing in Perioperative services, joined 148 other cancer survivors in the 15th annual Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade. “It was such an honor to be with the other women who were fighting cancer,” said Gina. “We were able to talk with each other and relate…

Your summer should be full of fun, relaxation, and all your favorite activities, but it’s also a time for you to focus on taking care of your skin – Afterall, it’s one thing you can’t really replace! Heather Atwood, BSN, RN, Dermatology Clinic Nurse Manager at Stormont Vail Health is here to help steer you…

The Stormont Vail Foundation is excited to announce three new hospital beds will be purchased for the Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus. This purchase strengthens the quality of care patients can expect to receive at Flint Hills. The Stormont Vail Foundation is able to purchase enhancements like these, to contribute to the systems mission…

The Marketing and Communications team at Stormont Vail Health consists of 14 talented individuals whose purpose is to design, maintain, and update all of the visual and written communications that provide internal and external information. In order to reach different audiences, gain patients’ trust, attract new team members, and so much more, creative and expressive…

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…

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)…

Food is the fuel your body needs to live a healthy and happy lifestyle – make sure you are giving it the nutritious and nourishing food it deserves! Stormont Vail Health knows that nutrition is key and works hard every day to ensure that it’s patients, community, and team members have the resources necessary to…