Awards and Recognitions
We Support the Unhoused at our 2023 Warm and Thankful Celebration
A little light goes a long way to make dark days brighter. Generosity and support do even more. Our Warm and Thankful Celebration is an annual collaboration between Stormont Vail Health Cultural Ambassadors and Topeka Rescue Mission. This event aims to brighten the dark winter days while supporting our community’s homeless and unsheltered population during…
Read MoreWe Recognize Our Team’s Veteran Stories
As a proud supporter of veterans in our communities, Stormont Vail Health launched an initiative in 2023 to give team members who served the recognition they deserve. We encouraged team members to share their veteran stories to highlight their accomplishments and experiences. Please take a moment to recognize current and former service members by reading…
Read MoreWe Recognize Carmen Raines, October Person of the Moment
Professional chaplains are unique members of healthcare teams who undergo specialized training to bridge the gap between patient’s physical, mental, and emotional health by addressing their spiritual needs. As Chaplain Carmen Raines demonstrated at the Topeka Campus Hospital, spiritual care providers are also vital advocates for patients’ wishes, particularly in their most vulnerable moments. Carmen…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Local Veterans’ Service & Stories
As a proud supporter of veterans who work in and receive care from our organization, Stormont Vail Health has organized several recognition opportunities to honor Veterans Day. Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony As a proud supporter of veterans who work in and receive care from our organization, Stormont Vail Health is recognizing Veterans Day during…
Read MoreAngie Vickery Receives September 2023 Crystal Apple Award
Take a small moment to recognize Angie Vickery, an early childhood educator at Building Blocks Learning Center, for receiving Majic 107.7’s September 2023 Crystal Apple Award for her “exceptional and unwavering dedication” to preschool education.
Read MoreWe Celebrate Sierra Swearngin, RN, DAISY Award Recipient
Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For Sierra Swearngin, RN at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, generously taking extra time to attend to patients and their loved ones’ emotional and mental wellbeing is second nature. For this reason, we celebrate Sierra for receiving the DAISY Award! The DAISY…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Nicole Pacheco, BSN, RN, DAISY Award Winner
Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with the best care. For Nicole Pacheco, BSN, RN at the Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus Hospital Birthplace, delivering comfort and joy to patients is as important as providing excellent care. For this reason, we celebrate Nicole for receiving the 2023 DAISY Award!
Read MoreWe Celebrate Chelsea Stanwix RN, DAISY Award Recipient
Nurses go above and beyond daily to care for patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. For Chelsea Stanwix, RN, at Stormont Vail Health Medical Surgical, taking time to support each patient’s comfort and dignity lies at the core of her profession. For this reason, we celebrate Chelsea for receiving the DAISY Award. The…
Read MoreWe Celebrate James Sellers, BSN, RN, DAISY Award Recipient
Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For James Sellers, BSN, RN, a charge nurse in the Cotton O’Neil Neurosurgery and Spine Center, exceeding expectations is part of the job. For this reason, we celebrate James for receiving the DAISY Award. The DAISY Award celebrates and recognizes nurses…
Read MoreWe Celebrate our Healthcare Quality Team’s Invaluable Impact
Oct. 15 – 21 is Healthcare Quality Week, and we’re highlighting our Quality and Safety team’s tireless efforts to ensure every clinic, campus, and hospital in our system fully complies with hundreds, if not thousands, of health and safety guidelines. Naturally, this task is no small feat. Yet, thanks to our dedicated team members, Stormont Vail Health consistently…
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