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St. Patrick’s Day in the NICU
☘️ We are feelin’ lucky in the NICU! ☘️ Lucky to have such amazing team members taking care of our littlest patients and lucky to have such loving families to trust us with their newest additions. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Read MoreMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. Fortunately, colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early. Due to an increase in number of colon cancer related deaths of people under age 55, the American Cancer…
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month!
March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is Fuel for the Future. Eating with sustainability in mind is a tasty way to nourish ourselves during every phase of life and protect the environment. To learn more about this theme and to explore opportunities to put it into practice, visit www.eatright.org. Let’s also take…
Read MoreDr. Seuss Day
Our pediatric clinics are the best, they say. Last week, they made us laugh in a special way. Look at the fun they had celebrating Dr. Seuss Day! Thank you to all who participated in our fun – we appreciate you! 😊
Read MoreWashburn University’s “Pink Out” Basketball Game
Stormont Vail Health was proud this week to be the sponsor of Washburn University’s “Pink Out” men’s and women’s basketball games at Lee Arena. The games promoted breast cancer awareness and the importance of early screening. Stormont Vail provided information about mammograms and handed out pink water bottles – including one to Washburn’s Ichabod mascot!
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Feb 21, 2023)
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Breast Cancer Gets the Boot from Stormont Vail Team Stormont Vail Makes Connections at Manhattan Event Topeka Hospital Gift Shop to be Closed Temporarily Current Status at Stormont Vail Health Breast Cancer Gets the Boot from Stormont Vail Team What an amazing response we received for the Give…
Read MoreRace Against Breast Cancer Donation
What an amazing response we received for the Give Breast Cancer the Boot campaign this past October. Departments throughout Stormont Vail Health sponsored Boots for a collection of funds to be donated to the Race Against Breast Cancer. Stormont Vail Health Team Members showed their phenomenal commitment once again, raising a total of $9,031.75. That makes…
Read More2023 Cardinal Health Laboratory Excellence List Recognition
Congratulations to Steph Brandt, Laboratory Supervisor, for her recognition on the 2023 Cardinal Health Laboratory Excellence List. This is an amazing honor and a true testament to the support and dedication Steph shows daily. “Steph manages the core lab and has the monumental task to work through staffing shortages, equipment malfunctions, and supply back orders.…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health Delivers United Way Donation
Stormont Vail Health presented United Way of Kaw Valley with a generous donation of $139,731.30 from our team members today. This donation wraps up our United Way giving campaign, which marks an 11% increase in giving over last year’s campaign. We are thankful to have such generous team members who want to better the community…
Read MorePatient Safety Awareness Week
Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 12 – 18 and Stormont Vail Health is making changes to ensure our patients stay safe while in our care. We are revising patient safety rounds to showcase leadership involvement with front-line team members in regards to patient safety. Furthermore, the Risk Team will visit clinics and areas of…
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