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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Dialogue Coffee House to Open New Location at Stormont Vail Health Administrative Center Stormont Vail Health, Capper Foundation, and Dialogue Coffee House recently unveiled their plans to bring a new Dialogue location to the Stormont Vail Administrative Center located at 400 S.W. 8th St. Set to open in…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Debra Clayton Recognized at Stormont Vail Board Meeting Stormont Vail Health board member Debra Clayton was honored at a recent board meeting for her 10 years of distinguished service on the Board of Directors and wished a happy retirement from the board. Mark Ruelle, Chairman of the Board…
Read MoreTogether, We Impact: $12,596.25 Raised for Kids’ Healing
In 2024, the Azura Impact card raised $12,596.25 for Children’s Miracle Network at Stormont Vail! Thanks to our partners at Azura Credit Union and all of you for helping kids heal! Spend Smart with Azura’s Community Impact Card The Community Impact Card from Azura Credit Union lets you help local children while you shop! When…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health Supports United Way The Stormont Vail Health team supported the United Way organizations in our region with a generous donation of $152,658.29. A giant check with that amount was presented to representatives of the United Way of Kaw Valley, which will distribute the funds to…
Read MoreWe Celebrate CoraLeigh Stover: 2024 December Person of the Moment
Recently, a patient at our Heart Center in Topeka developed chest pains after a stress test. They reported symptoms to CoraLeigh, a pre-registration representative, who jumped into action. She called the resource nurse, who advised her to call American Medical Response (AMR). While waiting for AMR, the patient underwent an electrocardiogram (EKG), which showed that…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: We Together Give HOPE: Dave’s Story Dave Rosebrough, an LPN with Stormont Vail Behavioral Health, knows first-hand how Stormont Vail Health’s HOPE Fund can make a difference during tough times. The HOPE (Helping Our Peers in Emergencies) Fund offers financial assistance to Stormont Vail team members facing unexpected…
Read MoreWe Recognize Julie Parnell, Justine Wilt, and Annie Wiggin, October Persons of the Moment
Our team members strive to create memorable experiences for all patients during their stays. Recently, Julie Parnell, Justine Wilt, and Annie Wiggin went the extra mile to reunite two married patients assigned to different units. They worked together to move both beds into one room so the couple could spend time together. The couple was…
Read MoreWe Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health
Jan. 7, 2025 Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Thank You to All Who Assisted During Extreme Winter Weather We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible team members, their families and others in the community who demonstrated unwavering commitment during the recent unprecedented winter weather. From those who braved the snow…
Read MoreWe Recognize Julie Parnell, Justine Wilt, and Annie Wiggin, October Persons of the Moment
Our team members strive to create memorable experiences for all patients during their stays. Recently, Julie Parnell, Justine Wilt, and Annie Wiggin went the extra mile to reunite two married patients assigned to different units. They worked together to move both beds into one room so the couple could spend time together. The couple was…
Read MoreCongratulations to Clayton Wood, November Person of the Moment
Dr. Clayton Wood went above and beyond to assist one of the small, rural hospitals in our region; to get a patient the best available care, when SVH didn’t have the resources to bring the patient here. Often times, we get calls on the transfer line where outside facilities have limited capabilities and resources and…
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