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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Alec Britt, M.D., as the new Chair of the Stormont Vail Health Institutional Review Board (IRB), effective Aug. 1. Dr. Britt succeeds Dr. Mark Synovec, pathologist, in the role. Dr. Britt specializes in hematology and oncology at Stormont Vail and is part of the Clinical Research Center.…

Some acts of leadership don’t happen in meetings or during business hours. Sometimes, they happen late on a Friday when someone needs help and isn’t sure where to turn. That’s why we’re recognizing Heather McGann, Licensed Clinical Therapist Supervisor with Stormont Vail Behavioral Health, as our June 2026 Person of the Moment. Heather received a…

This summer, Stormont Vail Health welcomed the next generation of healthcare professionals through our Summer Scrubs program. During this immersive, weeklong experience, high schoolers entering their senior year gained hands-on insight into what it’s like to work in various healthcare roles. Throughout the week, students stepped beyond the classroom and into real-world environments, from the…

Stormont Vail Health‘s Topeka and Flint Hills campuses have been recognized on Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals list, a new national ranking that identifies hospitals delivering exceptional quality, value, and patient-centered care. Developed by Forbes in collaboration with healthcare analytics firm Inovalon and a panel of healthcare experts, the ranking evaluates hospitals using publicly reported data…

Dan Hewes Honored for 37-Year Career After 37 years as a sonographer, Dan Hewes retired from our Emporia Clinic on June 30. Our Emporia team celebrated his nearly four-decade career with a retirement party last week. We are grateful for Dan and the impact he made through his service. Wishing the best for him in…

ONE SIGN: Simplifying Patient Rights Signage Stormont Vail Health is rolling out ONE SIGN, a new approach to displaying required patient rights and regulatory information across our facilities. Instead of multiple flyers and desk-level postings, required information will now be displayed on one standardized, large-format sign at the entrance of each building. This approach ensures important information is…

One Name. One System. ONE Stormont Vail. Stormont Vail has been a defining part of the Stormont Vail Health system since 1995. Now, we are taking a patient-centered step to fully align our clinics and services under one unified name: Stormont Vail Health. This change reflects how care is already delivered today—through one connected system…

From June 8 to July 5, 2026, our community partners at Walmart and Sam’s Club will invite customers to round up or donate at checkout to support Children’s Miracle Network at Stormont Vail Health. 100% of every donation helps fund lifesaving care, specialized equipment, and vital programs for pediatric patients in our community. Together, we…

Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Patient Experience & IT on KMAN Radio Renea Wilson, System Director Patient Experience, and Christie Bergeron, System Director IT Applications, will share how we’re strengthening patient experience and using technology to support more connected care. Tune in at 9 a.m. on June 18: To Your Health:…