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Message from Mark: The Impact of Partnership
Stormont Vail Health has had pivotal collaborations in its history that have changed the course of the organization. Thirty years later the the joint venture has proven to be one of the most successful hospital-medical clinic mergers in the country, resulting in today’s Stormont Vail Health. “The success of this was primarily because all operating…
Read MoreShawna & Janet: July 2025 Persons of the Moment
How Teamwork Turned a Call into a Lifesaving Moment At Stormont Vail Health, our Transitional Care Management team makes follow-up calls to every discharged patient. These calls support recovery—but one recent call became a life-saving moment thanks to the incredible teamwork of Shawnna Beck (Care Manager) and Janet Spantgos, registered nurses with Care Transformation. When…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News Aug. 19, 2025
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…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Jeannine McClellan, DAISY Award Winner
Stormont Vail Health is proud to celebrate Jeannine McClellan, a registered nurse (RN) in our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), for her DAISY Award! During a recent procedure, Nurse Jeannine helped a young patient with special needs feel safe and calm. Her simple act of kindness made a lasting impact and is a beautiful example of…
Read MoreHelp Raise Awareness During Malnutrition Awareness Week | Sept. 8–12, 2025
Stormont Vail Health is proud to partner with the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) for Malnutrition Awareness Week, a national initiative focused on improving nutrition care and outcomes. We’re excited to share that our Clinical Nutrition team is launching a new care process for identifying and treating malnutrition at our Topeka and…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News July 29, 2025
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…
Read MoreWalk-In Sports Physicals Available at Stormont Vail Health Express Care Locations
Stormont Vail Health is offering sports physicals at all Express Care locations, providing families with a fast and convenient option to get students ready for the upcoming sports season. No appointment is necessary – just walk in during clinic hours: A couple things to know before you head in: Find an Express Care location near…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News July 22, 2025
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…
Read MoreNorth Fielding Primary Care Clinic Closed on Monday, July 21 – Express Care Remains Open
The Primary Care offices located in the upper level of the Stormont Vail North Fielding Clinic (4505 NW Fielding Road) will be closed Monday, July 21 due to air conditioning issues.The Express Care urgent care clinic in the lower level of North Fielding remains open as usual – through the weekend and Monday.Patients with primary…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Monica Vazquez: June 2025 Person of the Moment
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 support a patient in a moment of need. Monica proves…
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