Awards and Recognitions
Ryan 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…
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,…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Whitney Haynes: December 2025 Person of the Moment
When every second mattered, Whitney Haynes delivered. After a primary care visit, a patient collapsed in our Emporia Clinic lobby with an empty oxygen tank. Whitney, an LPN, immediately assessed…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Alicia Criger: November 2025 Person of the Moment
Calm in Crisis. Care in Action. When an emergency notification about an active shooter was issued, Alicia Criger, Emporia Clinic Nurse Manager, took charge with speed and composure. Within minutes,…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Calli Pimple, DAISY Award Recipient
When a baby entered the world at just 26 weeks, Calli, NICU RN, became a lifeline for the family for more than 60 days—and made an impact that will last a lifetime.
Read MoreWe Celebrate Marissa Arredondo, DAISY Award Recipient
Extraordinary nursing is more than clinical skill; it’s the human moments that bring dignity and hope. We’re proud to celebrate Marissa Arredondo, Acute Care RN at the Stormont Vail Health…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Caitlyn Viergever, DAISY Award Winner
We’re proud to celebrate Caitlyn Viergever, an RN at the Stormont Vail Cancer Center, for receiving a DAISY Award! When a patient had a rare reaction to a routine medication,…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Michelle Clark-Galvan, DAISY Award Recipient
When a patient arrived to their appointment frustrated and closed off, Michelle turned it all around in just one visit. Read her story.
Read MoreWe Celebrate Donnie Wells, October 2025 Person of the Moment
Tenet Shown: “Together we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” We’re proud to celebrate Donnie Wells, patient care technician (PCT) on our Behavioral Health team,…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Brett Baker DAISY Award Recipient
We’re proud to recognize Brett Baker, registered nurse (RN) in our Emergency Department, for his DAISY Award! When a young patient on the autism spectrum arrived in the ER after…
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