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Here are today’s updates: Walk With a Doc this Saturday with Dr. Traci Cuevas Are you looking to reduce the risk of hospital readmission while recovering from an injury? Want to avoid a hospital visit altogether? Join Dr. Traci Cuevas, a Post-Acute Care specialist at Stormont Vail’s Topeka hospital for tips on preventing injuries, managing recovery,…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Welcomes Samara Lewis, M.D., to General Surgery Team Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Samara Lewis, a general surgeon, to the Stormont Vail Surgical Care team. Dr. Lewis will provide elective surgery at the Cotton O’Neil Mulvane Clinic and coverage for surgeries needed through the Emergency…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Shaun Steeby, M.D., Honored as Ingram’s Top Doctor Congratulations to Shaun Steeby, M.D., on being named one of Ingram’s 2024 Top Doctors. Dr. Steeby, Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, was honored for her leadership, knowledge, skill and collaborative spirit. Dr. Steeby is featured in the latest issue of Ingram’s Magazine.…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: David Brosa, PA-C, Named K-State Preceptor of the Year Congratulations to David Brosa, PA-C, Emergency Department, for being named the Preceptor of the Year by the Kansas State University Physician Assistant Class of 2025. David was honored at last night’s Stormont Vail Health All Provider Meeting when representatives…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health, Sarah Ahlstedt Honored by Delta Phi/Rho Eta Chapters Stormont Vail Health was recognized as a community leader at Delta Phi/Rho Eta Chapters, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., annual Achievement Week Recognition Dinner this past Saturday. Sarah Ahlstedt, Executive Assistant and Board of Directors Liaison, was…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health’s Cultural Ambassadors Expanding Scope The Cultural Ambassadors at Stormont Vail have recently taken on new responsibilities in addition to keeping track of the cultural pulse of our team. Cultural Ambassadors are an advisory committee to Operating Committee and tasked with understanding the atmosphere of connectivity…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Warm and Thankful Celebration is About Sharing with Community Our Warm and Thankful Celebration, hosted by the Stormont Vail Health Cultural Ambassadors, is a charitable event that brightens the dark winter days while supporting a community organization. This year, our efforts will support individuals experiencing homelessness this holiday…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight – Dr. Randall Schumacher Dr. Randall Schumacher, a Stormont Vail Health pediatrician, will share information about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on tonight’s WIBW-TV “To Your Health” segment. The segment will cover who is at risk as well as provide an understanding about the…