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Keyonna Tevis’ Story
It can be easy to look up symptoms you’re having online and move about your day. It can be easy to feel something come on and just push through your day because life is busy. It can be easy to talk yourself out of how you feel in fear it’s really ‘nothing that bad.’ It…
Read MoreWe Achieve Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care
Stormont Vail Health is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. To earn this designation, each facility must deliver quality care, safely and cost-effectively. “At Stormont Vail, we are devoted…
Read MoreWe 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 More5 Ways Stormont Vail Health Can Support Your Nursing Career
Nurses are the backbone of our organization. That’s why Stormont Vail Health is committed to providing an exceptional environment to support nursing professionals at every stage in their careers. In addition to jobs for registered nurses, our commitment extends to others who provide direct patient care on the nursing spectrum, including patient care technicians, LPNs,…
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…
Read MoreA Move Towards a Healthier Future for Mothers and Babies
At Stormont Vail Health, every outcome is important – including the health of both mother and baby through pregnancy and birth. The Stormont Vail are partnering with other campuses across the system, state, and other entities to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. From Campus to Campus The Stormont Vail Health Topeka and Flint Hills…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Recognized Among Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
For the eighth consecutive year, Stormont Vail Health has been recognized among the best hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Stormont Vail is ranked second in Kansas and achieved the highest rating possible in four cardiac procedures or conditions: catheter percutaneous coronary intervention, Chest Pain-MI, left atrial appendage occlusion, and transcatheter…
Read MoreTracy Duran Achieves 2023 Clyde Clifton Leadership Award
Congratulations to Tracy Duran, Regional Director and Administrator, Flint Hills Campus, for receiving the 2023 Clyde Clifton Leadership Award! Sponsored by the Stormont Vail Foundation, the Clyde Clifton Award honors its namesake, who served as Stormont Vail’s Chief Financial Officer for more than 40 years. The award recognizes managers, supervisors, charge nurses, and directors who…
Read MoreCelebrating 100 Restorative Circles
A Remarkable Milestone At Stormont Vail Health, restorative circles have proven to be an invaluable tool for fostering connection, empathy, and understanding among our healthcare system’s dedicated team members. The 100th Restorative Circle took place with the administrative assistants to vice presidents & senior vice presidents of Stormont Vail, bringing together a group of individuals…
Read MoreWe Recognize Our Team’s Veteran Stories
As a proud supporter of veterans in our communities, Stormont Vail Health launched an initiative in 2023 to give team members who served the recognition they deserve. We encouraged team members to share their veteran stories to highlight their accomplishments and experiences. Please take a moment to recognize current and former service members by reading…
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