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Where there are sports, there are bound to be sports injuries. Nowhere is this more evident than in high school sports. And if those injuries don’t receive the right treatment, teens risk reinjury and more time out of the game. Keep reading to learn more. Common High School Sports Injuries Leg Muscle Strains Brad Parry…
Read MoreEvery year on February 3, National Women’s Physicians Day celebrates women’s achievements and contributions to medicine while reminding us of the importance of diversity and equity in healthcare. National Women Physicians Day also honors the country’s first female doctor – Elizabeth Blackwell, who overcame discrimination, ridicule, and sexism to achieve her medical degree. Her determination…
Read MoreTracy O’Rourke Recognized for Exceptional Service & Leadership We proudly announce that Tracy O’Rourke, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been named the American College of Healthcare Executives’ 2023 Kansas Regent Award Recipient for demonstrating exceptional service and leadership to the Kansas chapter and the profession. We recognized Tracy’s achievement on Tuesday,…
Read MoreThank you to the community that supports us & recognizes our efforts to bring you excellence. The Best of Topeka is a community choice awards program, sponsored by The Topeka-Capital-Journal, that allows the public to nominate and vote on the best businesses and services the area has to offer. In 2023, we were honored to…
Read MoreHere are today’s updates: Tracy O’Rourke Recognized for Exceptional Service and Leadership We proudly announce that Tracy O’Rourke, FACHE, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been named the American College of Healthcare Executives’ 2023 Kansas Regent Award Recipient for demonstrating exceptional service and leadership to the Kansas chapter and the profession. Tracy’s achievement…
Read MoreNurses are the backbone of our organization. That’s why Stormont Vail Health is committed to providing an exceptional environment to support nursing professionals at every stage in their careers. In addition to jobs for registered nurses, our commitment extends to others who provide direct patient care on the nursing spectrum, including patient care technicians, LPNs,…
Read MorePatients with special healthcare needs, such as physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments, often need extra support. Unfortunately, finding these much-needed resources to meet these needs can be overwhelming for both patients and their caregivers. That’s where education program specialists like Wallace Brannen come in. These professionals offer education and assistance to help patients and their…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Blood Donations Needed; Info on “To Your Health” Tonight Blood donations are extremely important at this time as the Community Blood Center this week issued an official “Blood Emergency” to alert the community that donors are needed. The Blood Center said donations have been down in the past…
Read MoreCongratulations to Carol Degenhardt, Social Work Manager in Case Management, for being awarded the Stormont Vail Health Extraordinary Care Award winner. This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments. It honors a team or individual who has made a significant impact towards Stormont Vail Health’s mission and embodies the spirit of Stormont Vail values…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Carol Degenhardt Receives Extraordinary Care Award Congratulations to Carol Degenhardt, Social Work Manager in Case Management, for being awarded the Stormont Vail Health Extraordinary Care Award winner. This award is the highest recognition of Small Moments. It honors a team or individual who has made a significant impact…
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