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Black History Month meets Women’s History Month
Black History Month meets Women’s History Month. February has just ended and March has just begun – what a better way to celebrate these two important groups than by highlighting their impact and successes in the medical field! African-Americans have faced inequities within the healthcare industry for decades (see how Stormont Vail Health practices health…
Read MorePain Management: Combatting Stereotypes and Pain, One Patient at a Time
Many people hear “pain management” and think prescription medications, specifically opioids. But honestly, that couldn’t be further from the truth. At Stormont Vail Health, the pain management team works to provide interventional care that will reduce and relieve pain for everyone that walks through the clinic doors. “We care about your pain. We have team…
Read MoreGrowing in all the Right Places: Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus
Geary Community Hospital (GCH), located in Junction City, Kansas was struggling to keep their doors open to the public and to serve their community’s healthcare needs. Stormont Vail Health has a deep belief system that centers around helping those in need, which doesn’t stop outside the hospital or clinic doors. That’s why Stormont Vail began…
Read MoreGet the Most Out of Your Heart
Is your heart healthy? With February being American Heart Month, it’s time to take a look at our hearts and make sure we are doing what we can to keep that blood-pumping muscle as healthy as possible! That’s why we gathered insider information from one of Stormont Vail Health’s Manhattan cardiology experts, Brett Dawes, APRN,…
Read MoreSUPERFOOD for a Super You!
It’s fun to keep up on the latest and greatest health food hacks! If you like to stay in the know on the latest trends, you know that the superfood list is always growing. Now we know which foods can provide extensive vitamins, help eyesight, boost metabolism, and so on. However, it can be a…
Read MoreEquity, Diversity, Inclusion, Policy, Community – How do they Fit?
Everyone starts their life in different circumstances, but it’s a shared belief that every human being deserves the right to be as healthy as possible. This is where health equity and policy come into play. Health equity requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences including powerlessness and lack of access…
Read MoreA LifeLINE for Patients
Do you have trypanophobia? This 13-letter word isn’t a disease or disorder, but instead describes a deeply-seeded fear and anxiety when it comes to needles in a medical setting. Needles can be scary – especially if you are already in a situation causing stress or anxiety. Thankfully at Stormont Vail Health, we have some of…
Read MoreFeeling S.A.D. – Tips from an Expert
Sure, everyone feels down from time to time, but there might be something more to why you aren’t feeling up-to-par during these dreary, winter months! “Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs at the same time every year,” explained Abby Buche, LMSW. “Symptoms can include fatigue, depression, hopelessness, and social…
Read MoreNew Year, New Strategy, New You!
It’s January and we all know what that means – New Year Resolutions! Whether you are focusing on your physical or mental well-being, Stormont Vail Health is here to help make those resolutions a reality! Here is a list of the top three resolutions being made in 2023, a strategy for sticking to it, and…
Read MoreHospital Lunch Date: The ‘Bulgogi Day’ Tradition You Can’t Afford to Miss Out On
“Hey, you want to stop by the hospital for lunch?” isn’t typically a question you hear from people who are at work outside of the hospital. However, on the second Thursday of every month, that’s most likely where you’ll find many people have picked to go for lunch in Junction City – because it’s ‘Bulgogi…
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