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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: New Prompt Pay Program Helps Patients Save on Medical Bills Stormont Vail Health is committed to easing the financial burden of seeking care. We offer all patients a way to save through our Prompt Pay Program. When you pay 90% of your total account balance, we’ll write off…
Read MoreTa’laija Fulton’s Story
Ta’laija Fulton is many things. She’s a 22-year-old Topeka native, the oldest of two sisters and one brother, a professional in-home caregiver, and an exceptionally perceptive young woman. And, at the time of writing, she’s a pregnant mom confidently and gracefully moving through her journey to motherhood for the first time. It’s not uncommon for…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Jonathon Salava, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail’s Orthopedic Surgery Team Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Jonathon Salava, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally-invasive surgery and knee and hip replacement, to the Orthopedic Surgery team. Dr. Salava will practice at the Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave.,…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Bariatric Surgery Quality Improvement Project Gains National Recognition Dr. Partha Bhurtel, Medical Director of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program at Stormont Vail Health, requested that Meloni Ells, RN, Quality Improvement Specialist, submit an abstract based on the team’s quality improvement project for the American College of Surgeons…
Read More4 Summer Safety Tips for Kids Every Caregiver Should Know
These summer safety tips for kids from Francine Gollub, Child Life Specialist, can help caregivers and children enjoy more fun and peace of mind.
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Celebrates First Graduate Meet Lary, our first Pulmonary Rehabilitation program graduate. Our Pulmonology team created this program to connect people experiencing cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions with integrated support to better manage their conditions and maintain their independence and quality of life. We’re proud to celebrate…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Fiesta Time for Stormont Vail’s Talent Acquisition Team The Stormont Vail Health Talent Acquisition team went to Fiesta Topeka to meet prospective team members – and celebrate a Topeka tradition. With a booth near the ever popular food lines, team members handed out Stormont Vail fans, which were…
Read MoreFoot & Ankle Clinic Steps Up to Serve Northeast Kansas
The Cotton O’Neil Foot and Ankle Clinic is excited to welcome Siobhan Gray, APRN, back to our team! Siobhan’s addition also means we now accept KanCare for specific appointments and treatments. With Siobhan joining Dr. Mathew Galliano, we’re eager to use our expanded capacity to help patients across the region put their best foot forward.…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Leadership Rounding Results in Connections, Safety Discussions The first week of Leadership Rounding by Operating Committee members already has resulted in positive connections. Team members were candid and open about concerns and suggestions to help make our organization safer, more accessible and patient friendly. Operating Committee members visited…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Ahmed Harazeen, M.D. Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Ahmed Harazeen, a board-certified neurologist specializing in diagnosing and managing various neurological conditions, to the Stormont Vail Neurology team. Dr. Harazeen is a native Jordanian who grew up in the United Arab Emirates – and…
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