Health Articles
We Celebrate Ivan Lopez, Two-Time DAISY Award Recipient
When a nurse can turn fear into laughter and pain into comfort, that’s something worth celebrating. Ivan Lopez, an Acute Care RN with our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), received a nomination from a mother who experienced his care firsthand—twice. First, as he comforted her daughter during her first hospital stay, and then again when…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Maci Kasprzak, DAISY Award Recipient
Stormont Vail Health is proud to recognize Maci Kasprzak, registered nurse (RN) in our Pediatric Care unit, as a DAISY Award honoree! After a complicated procedure and an unexpected overnight stay, one patient described Maci’s care as life-changing. Her ability to combine clinical excellence with genuine human connection made all the difference. Throughout the day,…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Koko Fuentes, Our First Sunflower Award Winner
Stormont Vail Health is proud to recognize Koko Fuentes, Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department (ED), as the first recipient of the Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff. Koko went above and beyond during our visit to the Emergency Department. My mother-in-law, who has dementia, was having a very…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Celebrates Ag Day at K-State
Stormont Vail Health joined the excitement of Ag Weekend at Kansas State University with an all-inclusive tailgate and game tickets for team members. More than 400 team members came together to enjoy great food, connect with colleagues, and celebrate our partnership with K-State Athletics. The Wildcats made the day even better with a 34–20 win…
Read MoreWe 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 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…
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