We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (August 31)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Nursing Showcased at Magnetizing KC Stormont Vail Team Members Present at UGM “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight: End of Summer Bash Stormont Vail Health Hosts Shape Shifting Symposium Stormont Vail Nursing Showcased at Magnetizing KC Stormont Vail Health’s nursing team showcased our system at the…

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What is Alcohol Use Disorder?

Graphic for alcohol use disorder

People often enjoy occasional alcoholic beverages, especially to celebrate special occasions or relax after a challenging day. However, for many others, drinking might be a daily occurrence. But does drinking every day indicate a problem? After all, the scientific consensus for years stated that two or fewer drinks per day for men and no more…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (June 20, 2023)

Ariel shot of Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Grateful for Good Neighbors Every Little Bit Matters Grateful for Good Neighbors One of the closest neighbors to Stormont Vail Health’s Topeka hospital campus is south across S.W. 10th street. It is there, at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, that a wealth of information and resources…

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Stormont Vail Health Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

A graphic of Platinum Performance Achievement Award

Stormont Vail Health has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain   ̶  MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. Stormont Vail is one of only 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the Platinum honor. The award recognizes Stormont Vail’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (May 09, 2023)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Celebrate Stormont Vail Nurses during Nurses Week Stormont Vail Well Represented at Leadership Greater Topeka Event Just Another Magnet Monday Podcast – Episode 10: Nurses Week – Braver, Smarter, Stronger Sports Physical Clinic This Saturday Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Celebrate Stormont Vail Nurses during Nurses Week It’s one…

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National Therapy Animal Day

Dogs with people at the national pet therapy day picnic

Stormont Vail has a very giving and active Paw Squad which provides pet therapy to our team members, patients and visitors. Since beginning on July 5, 2022, the Stormont Vail Health Paw Squad has made over 1,340 visits and dedicated over 2,340 hours of service to our patients and team members. That deserves a celebration!…

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Celebrating our Doctors

Doctor’s Day is Thursday, March 30. Their dedication and hard work not only benefit their patients, but their team and the entire community as well. We’re encouraging everyone to take a moment to thank their favorite doctor. Tag your favorite doctor and give them a shout-out today! From all of us at Stormont Vail Health,…

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Certified Nurses Day

Certified Nurses Day is celebrated worldwide on March 19. We are beyond thankful for the outstanding nurses who put their time and talent into providing world-class care for our patients every day. Stormont Vail Health would be nowhere near as successful without each and every nurse working together as a team. THANK YOU, certified nurses!

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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!

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March 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…

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