Awards and Recognitions
We Celebrate Brandie McBride, Sunflower Award Winner
Brandie McBride, medical assistant with Stormont Vail Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, earned the Sunflower Award after a patient recognized her years of support, guidance, and dedication throughout their orthopedic journey. From helping patients prepare for surgery to answering the call when unexpected challenges arose, Brandie became a trusted source of support throughout their care.…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Lillian Darveaux, DAISY Award Winner
During their grandfather’s hospital stay, one family noticed Lillian managing a demanding patient assignment. What stood out most, however, wasn’t how busy she was, but how present she remained. She answered questions, listened without rushing, offered comfort, and helped the family navigate an important care concern. Throughout the day, they watched her bring that same…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Bariatric Surgery
Stormont Vail Health has been recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery, a designation awarded to healthcare facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective bariatric surgical care. The Blue Distinction Centers program recognizes medical facilities that meet rigorous selection criteria established by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Facilities receiving this…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Sally Gonzalez, Sunflower Award Winner
Sometimes, the most meaningful care comes from simple acts of kindness. That’s why Sally Gonzalez, Patient Care Technician 2 on the Medical Surgical team, is our latest Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff recipient. Sally earned the recognition after a family member nominated her for the comfort and support she provided a loved one…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Stroke Teams Earn National Recognition for Outstanding Patient Care
When someone has a stroke, every minute without treatment can affect recovery. That’s why Stormont Vail Health is proud to share that its Topeka and Flint Hills campuses have earned recognition from the American Heart Association for helping patients receive timely, evidence-based stroke care close to home. At its Topeka Campus, Stormont Vail earned the…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Valory Palmer, Sunflower Award Winner
Extraordinary caregivers make a lasting difference—something Valory Palmer, patient care technician (PCT) on 7 West Post-Surgical at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, demonstrates daily. We’re proud to celebrate Valory for achieving the Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff for the kindness, patience, and positivity she provided during a patient’s challenging hospital stay. Valory’s Sunflower…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Hailey Dion, Sunflower Award Winner
Making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives doesn’t always come from dramatic gestures or life-saving care—it often grows from everyday connections, genuine kindness, and helping people feel like they belong. For Hailey Dion, medical assistant (MA) at our Manhattan Campus Primary Care Clinic, that’s simply who she is. Her warm presence, professionalism, and ability to…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Recognized by Forbes as One of America’s Best Midsize Employers
Stormont Vail Health has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers list, a national recognition that highlights organizations across the United States creating exceptional workplace environments and cultures. The annual list is developed by Forbes in partnership with global market research firm Statista and is based primarily on feedback from U.S. employees. This recognition…
Read MoreRyan Bishop Honored with Prestigious Silver Medal Award from Topeka Ad Fed
The American Advertising Federation Topeka (AAF-Topeka) has announced Ryan Bishop as the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Silver Medal Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the advertising industry and his dedicated service to the Topeka community. The Silver Medal Award will be presented on the evening of February 21, 2026, during the American Advertising Awards…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus Earns Gold Level Breastfeeding Support Award
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus has received the Gold Level Breastfeeding Employee Support Award by the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition. This recognition highlights the non-profit organization’s commitment to creating supportive, family-friendly workplaces for breastfeeding employees. The award reflects the unified values shared across Stormont Vail throughout northeast Kansas in prioritizing employee well-being and fostering comfortable…
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