Awards and Recognitions
We Recognize Tammy Barber, January Person of the Moment
Soft-heartedness and technical expertise are equally vital in phlebotomy. After all, better draws (and consequently, results) naturally happen when patients feel more comfortable and relaxed – something that’s easier said…
Read MoreWe Recognize Tracy O’Rourke, Hero in Healthcare
As Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tracy O’Rourke wears many hats, from financial management to resource allocation to quality improvement and patient safety – with the ultimate goal…
Read MoreACHE Regent Award
Tracy O’Rourke Recognized for Exceptional Service & Leadership We proudly announce that Tracy O’Rourke, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been named the American College of Healthcare…
Read MoreBest of 2023
Thank you to the community that supports us & recognizes our efforts to bring you excellence. The Best of Topeka is a community choice awards program, sponsored by The Topeka-Capital-Journal,…
Read MoreWe Recognize Wallace Brannen, December Person of the Moment
Patients with special healthcare needs, such as physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments, often need extra support. Unfortunately, finding these much-needed resources to meet these needs can be overwhelming for both…
Read MoreExtraordinary Care Award Winner – Carol Degenhardt
Congratulations to Carol Degenhardt, Social Work Manager in Case Management, for being awarded the Stormont Vail Health Extraordinary Care Award winner. This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments.…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Erinn Grist, BSN, RN, DAISY Award Recipient
Nurses go above and beyond daily to care for patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. For Erinn Grist, BSN, RN, in the Stormont Vail Stormont Vail 7 North…
Read MoreSafe Kids Kansas Annual Awards 2023
Francine Gollub Achieves Service Recognition Award for Contributions to Childhood Injury Prevention For Francine Gollub, a child life specialist since 2016, promoting children’s wellbeing is more than a career –…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Meagan Johnson, BSN, RN, DAISY Award Recipient
Nurses go above and beyond daily to care for patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. For Meagan Johnson, BSN, RN, in the Stormont Vail Topeka Hospital Emergency Department,…
Read MoreNovember 2023 Person of the Moment
Congratulations, Kaelee Anderson, Registrar & November Person of the Moment Registrars directly interact with numerous patients in various physical, emotional, and cognitive states every day. For this reason, registrars require…
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