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For the 5 North Team, above and above is just the beginning. As a stroke and neuropsychology department, 5 North serves a wide variety of patients with significant medical needs – and, in many cases, complex behavioral and social challenges. Meeting this vulnerable population’s needs demands extraordinary collaboration, compassion, and innovation at the individual, team,…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: We Celebrate Our Mothers and Daughters – at Work! For three families of mothers and daughters working together in the Stormont Vail Health Maternal and Child departments, every day is a chance to celebrate Mother’s Day! Take time to read the stories of these Stormont Vail team members…
Read MoreHigh schoolers have a lot going on – from classes to honing time management skills to socializing to part-time jobs to extracurriculars – and that’s just the start. Student athletes juggle even more – practice schedules, college prospects, and staying on top of mental and physical health. Helping students find the right balance takes a…
Read MoreFor these mothers and daughters working together on the Stormont Vail Health Mother & Baby team, every day is a chance to celebrate Mother’s Day! Take a moment to read their stories.
Read MoreJoin us in celebrating our nurses this week – let’s recognize and show appreciation to all nurses who make an unparalleled impact every day. Be sure to tag a nurse in the comments and wish them a happy week!
Read MoreDear Team, Here are today’s updates: KansasWorks State Board Meets at Stormont Vail Health The KansasWorks State Board, which is charged to connect all services into a comprehensive workforce system and be the organizer of those connections, met at Stormont Vail Health Wednesday. All state board members are appointed by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and…
Read MoreNurse case managers in the Stormont Vail Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) work closely with families, physicians, and other support professionals to care for premature infants during and after hospitalization. These healthcare professionals play another vital role in providing support for the parents of NICU babies, as studies show well-supported parents experience better mental health,…
Read MoreWithout an advanced directive, healthcare teams often turn to patients’ loved ones to make decisions on their behalf. Of course, making these difficult choices is challenging, but they are avoidable with advance care planning. To raise awareness about the importance of planning ahead, we partnered with Midland Care to celebrate National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Celebrates Decade as Mayo Clinic Care Network Member A decade of membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network was celebrated Wednesday, with the message clear: Stormont Vail Health’s connection to Mayo Clinic has been a game changer for patients and team members through the years. The…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Mayo Clinic Care Network: 10 Years of Benefit to Stormont Vail Patients, Team When the parents of 13-year-old Derek Ahlstedt were given the option of brain surgery to help their son become potentially seizure-free after countless medications – they sought another expert opinion. They had been receiving care…
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