We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Ahmed Khalafalla, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Neurohospitalist Team Stormont Vail Welcomes Hospital Nocturnist Hossam Abed, M.D. Grand Opening: Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight Express Care Sports Physical Clinics Ahmed Khalafalla, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Neurohospitalist Team Stormont Vail Health proudly announces that…

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Barriers of Healthcare: How Stormont Vail Improves Access for Low-Income Patients

Social determinants of health are the circumstances in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that shape health. They refer to a person’s ability to access basic needs such as: Housing Nutrition Education Social support Healthcare services These factors, as well as genetics, lifestyle, policies, systems, and environments can negatively affect health equity…

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Alzheimer Community Forum: Clinical Progress, Resources, & the Effects of Hearing Loss

Stormont Vail Health is hosting a community forum alongside the Alzheimer’s Association, NuSound Hearing, and the Cotton O’Neil Research Center on Tuesday, Aug 29, from 5–7 p.m. in the Pozez Education Center Auditorium in Topeka. During this free event, Stormont Vail’s Dr. Michael Cox will share information about Alzheimer’s disease and new advances in clinical research.…

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Delivering Change: Community Resource Toward Healthy Families

Becoming a parent is a lot like going to school. You’re learning new things, and sometimes you need help. That’s what Stormont Vail Health and Delivering Change: Healthy Families – Healthy Communities is here for. Delivering Change is the only program of its kind in the area offering resources for expecting, new, and existing parents.…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Aug 3, 2023)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Megan Northup, M.D., Joins OB/GYN Team in Emporia Amro Elshereye, M.D., New Infectious Disease Physician Stormont Vail Duo on KTWU “I’ve Got Issues” Program “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV: Dr. Randall Schumacher on School Physicals Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week Megan Northup, M.D., Joins OB/GYN Team in Emporia Stormont…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Aug 1, 2023)

Dear Team, (Community Partners), Here are today’s updates: John “Rob” Miller, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Health Emergency Department July Person of the Moment: Ray Garcillano Shawnee Heights Fire District Honors Ann Garcia-Brinker for Courageous Act Ace Hardware Bucket Days – Aug. 4-6 John “Rob” Miller, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Health Emergency Department Stormont Vail Health…

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Stormont Vail Health Achieves Fourth Consecutive Magnet® Recognition

Stormont Vail Health has attained a fourth consecutive Magnet® recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. This voluntary credentialing program is the most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Organizations that achieve Magnet® recognition are part of an esteemed group that…

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Ann Garcia-Brinker Honored for Courageous Act

Ann Garcia-Brinker Honored for Courageous Act For Ann Garcia-Brinker, Stormont Vail Health’s Nurse Residency Program Manager, helping others comes as naturally as breathing. A nurse for almost 30 years, she has risen to the occasion countless times, both in and out of the Topeka Campus Hospital. June 24, 2023, was no different. That night, around…

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What is Alcohol Use Disorder?

People often enjoy occasional alcoholic beverages, especially to celebrate special occasions or relax after a challenging day. However, for many others, drinking might be a daily occurrence. But does drinking every day indicate a problem? After all, the scientific consensus for years stated that two or fewer drinks per day for men and no more…

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