We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (November 7)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Dr. Salah Najm Named Ingram’s Top Doctor Congratulations to Salah Najm, M.D., for being named a 2023 Top Doctor by Ingram’s Magazine. Dr. Najm, Vice President, Acute Care Services, and pulmonologist and intensivist at Stormont Vail Health, is featured in the magazine’s current edition. Dr. Najm shares in…

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October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month

Each October, Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month highlights the value of sonographers and diagnostic medical sonography to healthcare. This month-long observance aims to inform people about these procedures so they can readily connect with the best practitioners and services. Our sonographers work tirelessly to provide each patient the clearest picture of health and have a proven…

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We Together Celebrate Blood Donors

The current national blood shortage affects millions of people, including many within our community. One donation might seem like a drop in the bucket, but even one contribution can save as many as THREE lives. For this reason, We Together celebrate blood donors for their selfless, life-saving contributions. Our upcoming Community Blood Drive is an…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (October 12)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Hospitalist Eric Hazbun, M.D. Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Eric Hazbun, M.D., a hospitalist specializing in internal medicine, to the Hospitalist team at the Flint Hills Campus hospital in Junction City. Dr. Hazbun will provide a spectrum of inpatient care.  “I try and…

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The Value of Advanced Practice Providers

What an APP can do for you

At Stormont Vail Health, we believe that providing exceptional healthcare services involves a collaborative effort among different healthcare professionals. Our team includes not only skilled medical doctors but also highly trained and qualified APPs and APRNs who contribute significantly to your well-being. Understanding the Difference Medical Doctors (M.D. or D.O.) Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) The…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (October 10)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Volunteer Recognized with Ad Astra Honor Congratulations to Stormont Vail volunteer Maya Perez, who received the United Way of Kaw Valley’s 2023 Ad Astra Service to the Community Youth Honor (age 21 and younger). Maya began volunteering at Stormont Vail in May 2019, helping in various…

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Leading the Charge to Reduce Violence in Our Community

At Stormont Vail Health, we believe in the power of unity, compassion, and dedication to fostering positive change in our community. Violence has long been a concern, and our unwavering commitment is to make Topeka a safer and healthier place to live. On Aug. 23, 2023, we hosted the Community Violence Prevention Summit, a milestone…

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We Together Celebrate Stormont Vail Health Veterans

As a proud supporter of veterans in the communities we serve, we’re making a change this year to give them the recognition they deserve. As part of this initiative, we encourage Stormont Vail team members who served to share their stories so we can highlight your accomplishments and experiences. If you’re interested, email Employee Relations,…

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How Food Insecurity Creates Barriers to Health

Barriers of Healthcare Part 3

  The USDA defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. When individuals can’t regularly afford adequate food for their families, they often turn to cheap, calorie-dense foods with minimal nutritional value. This problem is why families facing inconsistent sources of healthy food often experience higher…

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