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We Remember Those Gone Too Soon: 2025 Global Wave of Light
We Remember Those Gone Too Soon During the 2025 Global Wave of Light On Oct. 15, communities across the world came together for the 2025 Global Wave of Light Vigil. At 7 p.m. local time, candles were lit across more than 60 countries, creating a continuous wave of light that circled the globe in an…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus Gold Award Recognizes Support for Breastfeeding Employees
Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus has received the Gold Level Breastfeeding Employee Support Award from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, recognizing its outstanding support for breastfeeding employees. This award reflects the unified values across Stormont Vail Health’s campuses — from Topeka to Flint Hills — in creating inclusive, family-friendly workplaces. By offering lactation support, flexible…
Read MoreNow Available: Virtual Care After Hours
Stormont Vail Health is making it easier than ever to get care on your schedule. Our new After Hours On-Demand Video Visits are now available for qualifying patients with active Stormont Vail Primary Care providers and MyChart accounts. ✔ Available Monday through Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.✔ No need to schedule✔ Covered by most insurance…
Read MoreCelebrate Heart Health With Tiffany Naccarato – Next Walk With An APP
👟 Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025🕘 9 to 10 a.m.📍 Old Junction City High School Football Field (900 N. Eisenhower Dr., 66441)❤️ Wear Red for Heart Health Join us for a heart-healthy walk with Cardiology specialist Tiffany Naccarato, APRN. Hear tips for heart health and info about heart care services in Junction City.
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News Oct. 21, 2025
Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Celebrate Heart Health With Tiffany Naccarato – Next Walk With An APP 👟 Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025🕘 9 to 10 a.m.📍 Old Junction City High School Football Field (900 N. Eisenhower Dr., 66441) ❤️ Wear Red for Heart Health Join us…
Read MoreStormont Vail Community News Oct. 21, 2025
In this week’s issue: We Celebrate Caroline Abrahamson Caroline Abrahamson, a speech language pathologist with our Rehabilitation Services team, reminds us that healing isn’t clinical—it’s personal. Whether helping a patient regain communication after a stroke or supporting a patient with dementia, her actions speak louder than words. You Go, Koko! 🌻 First-Ever Sunflower Award Recipient…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Brett Baker DAISY Award Recipient
We’re proud to recognize Brett Baker, registered nurse (RN) in our Emergency Department, for his DAISY Award! When a young patient on the autism spectrum arrived in the ER after a painful injury, Brett went above and beyond to create a safe and calming environment. He offered fidget toys to help soothe the child and…
Read MoreWe Celebrate at Gary’s Farm Festival 2025
Nearly 8,000 Stormont Vail Health team members (plus their friends and families) turned out to celebrate the season under the sun at Gary’s Farm. From pumpkin picking to corn mazes to photo ops, this year’s team event was packed with energy, laughter, and great company. Thank you to everyone who joined—we can’t wait for next…
Read MoreWe Celebrate Caroline Abrahamson: September 2025 Person of the Moment
Caroline Abrahamson, a speech language pathologist with our Rehabilitation Services team, exemplifies the power of human connection in healthcare. Her clinical expertise is matched by her deep commitment to understanding each patient’s story. She reminds us that healing isn’t clinical, it’s personal—and that’s why we’re proud to recognize her as this month’s Person of the…
Read MoreWe 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…
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