We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Feb 07, 2023)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: DAISY Award Winner – Jon Irwin, RN, Spine Center SUPERFOOD for a Super You! Nutritional Services Team Members Honored Current Status at Stormont Vail Health DAISY Award Winner – Jon Irwin, RN, Spine Center The DAISY Award celebrates extraordinarily compassionate nurses who provide the best care. Jon Irwin,…

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SUPERFOOD for a Super You!

It’s fun to keep up on the latest and greatest health food hacks! If you like to stay in the know on the latest trends, you know that the superfood list is always growing. Now we know which foods can provide extensive vitamins, help eyesight, boost metabolism, and so on. However, it can be a…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Feb 02, 2023)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight” – Partnering with the Topeka Zoo DAISY Winner: Madisson Hennes, RN, Spine Center Reports about Spoofing Phone Numbers  “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight” – Partnering with the Topeka Zoo Don’t miss tonight’s WIBW-TV “To Your Health” segment at 10 p.m. featuring…

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Policy, Community – How do they Fit?

Everyone starts their life in different circumstances, but it’s a shared belief that every human being deserves the right to be as healthy as possible. This is where health equity and policy come into play. Health equity requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences including powerlessness and lack of access…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Jan 26, 2022)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Meet Liz Barnes: Leader Seeks to Connect with Her Team “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight Clinical Research Seeking Individuals for Study Meet Liz Barnes: Leader Seeks to Connect with Her Team Making a true connection with team members is important for leaders – especially in healthcare where…

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A LifeLINE for Patients

Do you have trypanophobia? This 13-letter word isn’t a disease or disorder, but instead describes a deeply-seeded fear and anxiety when it comes to needles in a medical setting. Needles can be scary – especially if you are already in a situation causing stress or anxiety. Thankfully at Stormont Vail Health, we have some of…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Jan 24, 2022)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Mobile Clinic and Partners Show Community Benefit Stormont Vail Team Member Testifies on House Bill Specialty Team, Nurses Handle IV Needs Current Status at Stormont Vail Health Stormont Vail Mobile Clinic and Partners Show Community Benefit The Stormont Vail Mobile Health Clinic, along with its partners…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Jan 17, 2022)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Feeling SAD? Behavioral Health Team Has Some Guidance Blood Donations Needed at SVH Community Drive Walk with a Doc Program in Topeka this Saturday RETAINWORKS 2023 Project ECHO Time for Excellence in Nursing Award Nominations Current Status at Stormont Vail Health Feeling SAD? Behavioral Health Team Has Some…

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Feeling S.A.D. – Tips from an Expert

Sure, everyone feels down from time to time, but there might be something more to why you aren’t feeling up-to-par during these dreary, winter months! “Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs at the same time every year,” explained Abby Buche, LMSW. “Symptoms can include fatigue, depression, hopelessness, and social…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Jan 10, 2022)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Wright to be Honored at Retirement Reception K-State PA Students Begin Clinicals with Stormont Providers Community Open House Thursday at Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Current Status at Stormont Vail Health Dr. Wright to be Honored at Retirement Reception A retirement reception to honor George W. Wright, M.D.,…

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