Communications
We Recognize Our Team’s Veteran Stories
As a proud supporter of veterans in our communities, Stormont Vail Health launched an initiative in 2023 to give team members who served the recognition they deserve. We encouraged team members to share their veteran stories to highlight their accomplishments and experiences. Please take a moment to recognize current and former service members by reading…
Read More2023 National Radiologic Technology Week
National Radiologic Technology Week, Nov. 5 – 11 National Radiologic Technology Week highlights the profession’s invaluable benefit to preventative care and early detection each November. Radiologic technologists work in hospitals and clinics, performing medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy. Naturally, these professionals play an integral part in patients’ daily care. For this reason, we…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (October 31)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health in the Community Stormont Vail representatives have been or will be at events to connect with the communities we serve. Emergency Department at Flint Hills Campus Welcomes Keir Swisher, D.O. Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Keir Swisher, an Emergency Medicine specialist providing care for…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (October 26)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Kimberly Brey, M.D. Stormont Vail Health welcomes Dr. Kimberly Brey, an OB/GYN physician specializing in reproductive and pregnancy care, to the Stormont Vail Women’s Services team. Dr. Brey provides comprehensive women’s health services at Stormont Vail OB/GYN-Lincoln Center, 800 S.W. Lincoln Street. “I love…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (October 24)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Celebrates 9th Year in Mayo Clinic Care Network Stormont Vail Health is celebrating its collaboration the Mayo Clinic Care Network today with the ninth annual visit from Mayo Clinic – and this year the celebration showcases our care and team across the region. Mayo Clinic Care…
Read MoreActive Assailant Training in Healthcare Settings
An average of 15 casualties occurs every 60 seconds during an active shooter incident. In 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation designated 50 shootings as active assailant incidents, of which one happened in a healthcare setting. Unfortunately, this concerning trend shows no signs of slowing down. Active assailant events continue to be increasingly prevalent in…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (September 14)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: August Person of the Moment: Savannah Diegel, RN September Walk with a Doc: Dr. Mark Synovec BIG HEARTS Golf Tournament Monday 2023 Trauma and Critical Care Symposium Registration is Open for 2023 Nursing Symposium “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight August Person of the Moment: Savannah Diegel, RN…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (September 12)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Building Blocks Instructor Wins Crystal Apple Award Chris Buesing to Present at KHA Workplace Violence Series Registration Still Open for Shape Shifting Symposium Stormont Vail Health Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinics Building Blocks Instructor Wins Crystal Apple Award Congratulations to Angie Vickery, a preschool instructor at Building Blocks…
Read MoreHow Transportation Access Creates Barriers to Health
Limited or unreliable transportation access can pose numerous barriers to health by making it harder for patients to attend health appointments or receive medical attention. According to the American Hospital Association, 3.6 million people do not receive medical care due to transportation issues every year. This can have significant consequences. For example, someone with a chronic…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (September 7)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Kimberly Brey, M.D., Honored with NAMSS Leadership Award Emporia Clinic Team Members Promote Community and Connection “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight Welcome Baby Jubilee is Sunday, Sept 10 Kimberly Brey, M.D., Honored with NAMSS Leadership Award Dr. Kimberly Brey, current Chief of Staff and member of the…
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