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Summer Acne Breakouts: Understanding and Combatting
As the summer season gets warmer, many of us look forward to enjoying the weather and outdoor activities. However, for some individuals, summer also means dealing with a common skin concern: acne breakouts. The Connection Between Summer Weather and Acne Breakouts during the summer can be attributed to several factors. Increased heat and humidity can…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Flint Hills Surgery Center Bringing Quality Care Close to Home
The Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus has a fully-staffed, state-of-the-art surgery center to meet the needs of the region we serve in the Junction City-Manhattan corridor. Surgeons, with assistance from the surgical care team, perform a variety of types of surgeries and procedures every week, from cataracts to tonsillectomies. Depending on the surgical need,…
Read MoreFrom Caregiver to Needing Care – a Full Circle Journey
“Each patient is on a journey of recovery; no two paths will look the same,” said Stormont Vail Health Physical Therapist, Amy Newbery. While each journey may be different, there is usually an important similarity… a caregiver who goes out of their way to make sure their loved one has what they need. For Sandra…
Read MoreWhat Are Restorative Circles?
Restorative Circles are a type of restorative practice that addresses conflicts or problems with interactions that promote healing instead of blame or punishment. Restorative Circles offer a way for team members to come together and discuss the challenges their department or the organization should improve. By talking about these issues together, everyone can come up…
Read MoreStaying Active with Kids
Think back to your childhood summers. What were your favorite activities? Spending all day at the pool or waterpark? Or how about riding your bike to the corner store and back? Maybe even getting a group of friends together to play outside? The best memories are made when there is physical activity happening due to…
Read MoreStarting from Within: Emerging Leaders Program
What do you get when you take a group of people who love to help others grow and put them into leadership positions? Answer: Stormont Vail Health At Stormont Vail, it’s clear that leadership comes in all different shapes, sizes, and roles. In the traditional sense, the individuals that are in titled managerial roles are…
Read MoreProud to be Inclusive
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.…
Read MoreNational Cancer Survivors Day is June 4
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…
Read MoreGina Lutz Celebrates Survival in Style
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…
Read MoreTaking on Summertime SkinCARE
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…
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