Awards and Recognitions
We Celebrate Caroline Abrahamson: September 2025 Person of the Moment
Caroline Abrahamson, a speech language pathologist with our Rehabilitation Services team, exemplifies the power of human connection in healthcare. Her clinical expertise is matched by her deep commitment to understanding…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Ivan Lopez, Two-Time DAISY Award Recipient
When a nurse can turn fear into laughter and pain into comfort, that’s something worth celebrating. Ivan Lopez, an Acute Care RN with our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), received…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Maci Kasprzak, DAISY Award Recipient
Stormont Vail Health is proud to recognize Maci Kasprzak, registered nurse (RN) in our Pediatric Care unit, as a DAISY Award honoree! After a complicated procedure and an unexpected overnight…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Koko Fuentes, Our First Sunflower Award Winner
Stormont Vail Health is proud to recognize Koko Fuentes, Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department (ED), as the first recipient of the Sunflower Award for…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Rachel MacNevin, DAISY Award Winner
Stormont Vail Health is proud to celebrate Rachel MacNevin, a registered nurse (RN) in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), for her DAISY Award! After years of hoping for a…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns Level II Trauma Center Designation from KDHE, Building on ACS Verification Earlier This Year
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce its designation as a Level II Trauma Center by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), reinforcing our commitment to delivering expert,…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns PTAP Accreditation for Nurse Residency Program
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it has officially received accreditation from the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP), administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The announcement…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns Recognition for Quality and Safety in Endoscopy
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it has received a three-year renewal recognition for quality and safety in endoscopy from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Stormont…
Read MoreAugust 2025 Persons of the Moment: Brooke McDonnell
Brooke McDonnell, Nurse Manager, 823/901 Family Practice What started as a fun day at the movies with her children quickly turned into a life-saving moment for Brooke McDonnell. While grabbing…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Earns 4-Star Rating from CMS for Hospital Quality
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce it has received a 4-Star Hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This…
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