We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health

By Andre Negrete | May 8, 2025

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…

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Children Miracle Network Giving Pump Announcement

By Andre Negrete | May 5, 2025

Next time you need to fill your vehicle up, stop by Darrell’s Service at 4300 S.W. 21st St. in Topeka and consider using The Giving Pump! When you choose the Giving Pump, you’re not just fueling your car, you’re also fueling Children’s Miracle Network at Stormont Vail Health. For every gallon of fuel sold, a percentage gets…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health

By Andre Negrete | May 1, 2025

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…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health

By Andre Negrete | April 29, 2025

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Team Bowling Event Rolls Like a Perfect Game Stormont Vail Health’s inaugural team bowling event last Friday evening certainly rolled out the teamwork – and was a strike of fun for all who attended. With 30 bowling teams representing departments from across the system, creativity abounded…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health

By Andre Negrete | April 24, 2025

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Congressman Derek Schmidt Visits the Baker School of Nursing Recently, Congressman Derek Schmidt visited the Baker School of Nursing at Stormont Vail Health to see firsthand how students are being impacted by the program’s unique partnership with Stormont Vail. This collaboration is helping prepare the next generation of…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health

By ktevis | April 21, 2025

Dear Team, Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight – Dr. Bradley Poole On tonight’s WIBW-TV “To Your Health” Dr. Bradley Poole explores the innovative advancement of 3D-printed orthopedic joints, highlighting their advantages for younger, active patients seeking alternatives to total joint replacement. These cutting-edge devices minimize the risk of…

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We Celebrate Martin Gray: March 2025 Person of the Moment

By Andre Negrete | April 18, 2025

During a crisis, Martin Gray, a security officer at Stormont Vail Hospital, brought a level of humanity to his role that didn’t just impact a patient’s experience, but saved their life. His willingness to earn a patient’s trust, listen to their concerns, and even fulfill a heartfelt request for a hug define our third tenet:…

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We Celebrate Shannon Gregg, Two-Time DAISY Award Winner

By Andre Negrete | April 15, 2025

Cheers to Shannon, an APRN specializing in neurology, for her second DAISY Award! Her patient nominated Shannon after her advocacy led to a diagnosis after other providers dismissed her concerns for years.  “Shannon has so much care and empathy and validated that my symptoms weren’t just ‘in my head.’ She’s giving me control of my…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health

By Andre Negrete | April 15, 2025

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: We Celebrate Maggie Scheck, DAISY Award Winner Congratulations to Maggie, an RN in our Transitional Care Unit, for her DAISY Award! She received a nomination from a patient who praised Maggie’s emotional intelligence and ability to connect with those in her care. “Maggie embodies the spirit of the…

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