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Social Worker Awareness Month

We’re celebrating Social Work Month by recognizing the great work and great people of social work. But do you know what the day-to-day operation looks like for a social worker? We asked several Stormont Vail Health social workers to talk about their role, what they find the most inspiring, the most challenging, what impact they…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Mar 08, 2022)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail Health’s Women Surgeons: International Women’s Day Current Status at Stormont Vail Health (English and Spanish) Stormont Vail Health’s Women Surgeons: International Women’s Day It’s International Women’s Day and we’re celebrating the achievements of women. We reached out to our amazing group of female surgeons to get…

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We Together: Physician Assistant Program K-State

In September of 2020, we announced an academic partnership with Kansas State University for the new Physician Assistant program in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Today, the program’s first class of 36 students has begun the 27-month journey to achieve a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree. There were 800 applications…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Mar 04, 2022)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Team Effort in Manhattan – Go KSU! Person of the Moment – Sasha, the Dog, and Two Nurses Honored Visitor Policy Updates Approved We Together Communication Moving to Twice a Week Current Status at Stormont Vail Health (English and Spanish) Team Effort in Manhattan – Go KSU! Vice…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Mar 03, 2022)

Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: What We Know Couture for Cancer and “To Your Health” Feature Stormont Vail Nurse Practitioner and Mom Popcorn is Back! New Door Screening to Start Monday at Three Locations Current Status at Stormont Vail Health (English and Spanish) What We Know The World Health Organization released a brief…

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March 2022 Person of the Moment: Patty Caby

​Our March 2022 Person of the Moment awardee is Patty Caby! Patty is a registered nurse working in perioperative care. She is known for going out of her way to help those in need. An excerpt from her nominations explains: “One of our nurses normally walks to work. After a heavy snowstorm, I asked her…

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Finding Zen with Dr. Michael Smith

You’ve just been told you need spine surgery. Needless to say, you’re nervous. Spine surgery is no small operation. But you’re in so much pain you can barely stand or walk. You know how important it is to have this surgery. So there you are, sitting in the patient room, dreading the next step. However,…

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February 2022 Person of the Moment: Liz Piper, Brian Coover and Sasha

Our February 2022 Person of the Moment awardees are Liz Piper, Brian Coover and Sasha! Our Paw Squad is comprised of amazing therapy dogs and their handlers who bring joy to patients and team members. Sasha is a 131 pound Mastiff who is full of love, patience and kindness! Which came in useful when helping…

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January 2022 Person of the Moment: Sean Harvey

Our first Person of the Moment for 2022 radiates positivity and joy wherever he goes. Sean Harvey, who was recently promoted to Nutritional Services Supervisor, is known around the Hospital for his sincere kindness that never fails to make others smile. Every conversation with Sean includes at least one “Yes, ma’am” or “Yes, sir” and…

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We Together: A Communication of Stormont Vail Health (Dec 27, 2021)

Dear Community Partners, Stormont Vail Health, like other hospitals in our region, continues to feel the impact of the pandemic with almost all of our staffed beds full today. The COVID-19 virus didn’t take a holiday. At the start of the day, we were open to taking limited adult patient transfers for those needing medical-surgical…

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