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We Celebrate Rachel MacNevin, DAISY Award Winner
Stormont Vail Health is proud to celebrate Rachel MacNevin, a registered nurse (RN) in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), for her DAISY Award! After years of hoping for a child, one family’s journey led them to the NICU—and to Nurse Rachel. Her calm presence, clear communication, and compassionate care during their daughter’s first nights…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News Oct. 07, 2025
Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Celebrating Two Years of Advancing Health Through Research Two years ago, Stormont Vail Health and Kansas State University launched a research partnership to improve health across Kansas. Today, we’re proud to celebrate the progress we’ve made. Read More Coming Soon: 2025…
Read More2nd Annual K-State Tailgate
Team Spirit Starts Here Join us for a day of team spirit, great food, and Wildcat pride as K-State takes on University of Central Florida. Event Details What to Expect Whether you’re in it for the football, the food, or the fun—this is one team event you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for ticket…
Read MoreBetter Outcomes Start with a Picture
Join Dr. Hashmi for October’s Walk With A Doc. Join Dr. Mehmood Hashmi, Hematology and Oncology specialist at Stormont Vail Health, for a community walk and conversation about how imaging tools like CT and MRI help spot disease before symptoms earlier—giving patients their best chance at a healthy outcome. 👟 Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025🕘 9…
Read MoreNational APP Week 2025: Sept. 22–26
Recognizing the Professionals Advancing Exceptional Care This week is National APP Week—a time to celebrate the contributions of Advanced Practice Providers across healthcare, including: APPs are vital to the quality, continuity, and innovation of patient care. We’re grateful for the expertise, collaboration, and dedication our advanced practitioners bring to our teams and every patient interaction…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News Sept. 23, 2025
Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Deangelo Ferguson, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Health Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Deangelo Ferguson to the Stormont Vail Health Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team! He found his passion for medicine early through volunteering in his hometown hospital…
Read MoreCelebrating Nursing Excellence at Magnetizing KC 2025
Stormont Vail Health proudly participated in the annual Magnetizing KC symposium, hosted by the Kansas City Magnet Program Directors Consortium. This year’s theme, “Ignite the Power of Excellence,” spotlighted innovation, collaboration, and compassion in nursing. Fifty-nine team members represented Stormont Vail, including several presenters who shared impactful work in nursing leadership and innovation. Podium Presentations…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News Sept. 16, 2025
Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Creating Comfort Through Art and Care Thanks to the generosity of the Stormont Vail Foundation, the Inpatient Behavioral Health Child and Adolescent Unit has received new rocking chairs that bring warmth and comfort to the kids’ milieu area. Complementing this gift…
Read MoreSurgical Precision Starts with a Picture
Join Dr. Regier at our FIRST Walk with a Doc in Junction City. Dr. Daniel Regier, general surgeon at our Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, will explain how imaging tools like CT and MRI give our Surgical Care team the clarity they need to deliver the BEST care patients deserve—from identifying issues early to…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News Sept. 9, 2025
Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Stormont Vail Health Receives 4-Star Hospital Rating from CMS We’re proud to announce we have received a 4-Star Hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This recognition reflects our teams continued…
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