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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…

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…

Here are today’s updates: Walk With a Doc this Saturday with Dr. Traci Cuevas Are you looking to reduce the risk of hospital readmission while recovering from an injury? Want to avoid a hospital visit altogether? Join Dr. Traci Cuevas, a Post-Acute Care specialist at Stormont Vail’s Topeka hospital for tips on preventing injuries, managing recovery,…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Welcomes Samara Lewis, M.D., to General Surgery Team Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Samara Lewis, a general surgeon, to the Stormont Vail Surgical Care team. Dr. Lewis will provide elective surgery at the Cotton O’Neil Mulvane Clinic and coverage for surgeries needed through the Emergency…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Shaun Steeby, M.D., Honored as Ingram’s Top Doctor Congratulations to Shaun Steeby, M.D., on being named one of Ingram’s 2024 Top Doctors. Dr. Steeby, Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, was honored for her leadership, knowledge, skill and collaborative spirit. Dr. Steeby is featured in the latest issue of Ingram’s Magazine.…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health, Sarah Ahlstedt Honored by Delta Phi/Rho Eta Chapters Stormont Vail Health was recognized as a community leader at Delta Phi/Rho Eta Chapters, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., annual Achievement Week Recognition Dinner this past Saturday. Sarah Ahlstedt, Executive Assistant and Board of Directors Liaison, was…

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Warm and Thankful Celebration is About Sharing with Community Our Warm and Thankful Celebration, hosted by the Stormont Vail Health Cultural Ambassadors, is a charitable event that brightens the dark winter days while supporting a community organization. This year, our efforts will support individuals experiencing homelessness this holiday…