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Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Stormont Vail Health Announces $1.5 Million Contribution to City of Emporia Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce a $1.5 million charitable contribution to the City ofEmporia, reinforcing the healthcare organization’s deep-rooted commitment to the community and a shared vision for a vibrant,…

In this week’s issue: Dr. Karli Alderson Joins Cotton O’Neil Pediatrics ClinicWe’re pleased to welcome Dr. Karli Alderson back to the team! As a Pediatric Weight Management specialist with an extensive family medicine background, Dr. Alderson offers invaluable support and resources to her fellow providers, patients, and their families. Dr. Alderson first joined Stormont Vail Health in…

Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Dr. Schierling Named Physician of the Year by Kansas EMS Association The Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association (KEMSA) has named Dr. Michelle Schierling with our Emergency and Trauma Care Team, as Physician of the Year for 2025! Dr. Schierling, who also serves as the Medical Director for Life…

Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. We Celebrate Monica Vazquez: June 2025 Person of the Moment Sometimes, patient care extends beyond the walls of the clinic. This month, we’re proud to honor Monica Vazquez, an LPN at our Manhattan Campus, for going the extra mile – literally and figuratively – to…

Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Chudney Williams Kudos to Chudney Williams, a labor and delivery nurse at our Flint Hills Campus, for receiving a DAISY award after helping a patient ease her anxieties. “Chudney laughed with me. She made me feel as though I was…

Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Stormont Vail Health Now Offers Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Stormont Vail Health now offers Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy. This powerful new screening tool can detect lung cancer earlier, safer, and with greater precision. Our pulmonary team can reach tiny, hard-to-access lung nodules without…

Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Stormont Vail Recognized for Team Safety Culture The efforts by the Stormont Vail team to grow in its safety culture was highlighted in a recent Mayo Clinic Care Network News article. The article shares information about the Steps for Safety program, which included an escape…

Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Stormont Vail Health Reverified as Level II Trauma Center Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce the successful completion of its trauma center reverification by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma, a nationally recognized gold standard for trauma care excellence. Since earning…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Get Ready! Healthcare Week is May 12—16, 2025 Healthcare Week celebrates the best in healthcare – OUR TEAM! Our Culture and Wellness team has planned an exciting week for our teams across the Sunflower State, from local food truck favorites to on-site massage therapists. It’s just one small…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. An “A” grade places Stormont Vail in…