Posts by mollypatthoran
Get 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…
Read MoreYou Know Who Cares for You… But Who Cares for Them?
What do you get when you bring together a group of individuals that are astonishingly talented, selfless, full of optimism and ideas, and love to provide support for others in unique ways? The Learning, Talent, and Development teams (LTD) at Stormont Vail Health. LTD is not a department well-known to the masses, but it is…
Read MoreHappy & Healthy Holiday Travel Tips
Holidays can be stressful enough without having to remember what to pack, how to keep your back from giving out, or focusing on what you should “allow” yourself to eat! Let us help you by offering some tips and tricks we have gathered from the experts – making this holiday season go from a stress…
Read MoreStanding Out with Guest Experience
There is something special about showing up to a new place only to find out they offer complimentary valet services. Who knew a hospital could be one of those luxurious locations? Stormont Vail Health doesn’t just offer free valet services, but has an entire Guest Experience Services team making first impressions that last, lending a…
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