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Extraordinary caregivers make a lasting difference—something Valory Palmer, patient care technician (PCT) on 7 West Post-Surgical at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, demonstrates daily. We’re proud to celebrate Valory for achieving the Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff for the kindness, patience, and positivity she provided during a patient’s challenging hospital stay. Valory’s Sunflower…
Read MoreMaking a meaningful difference in patients’ lives doesn’t always come from dramatic gestures or life-saving care—it often grows from everyday connections, genuine kindness, and helping people feel like they belong. For Hailey Dion, medical assistant (MA) at our Manhattan Campus Primary Care Clinic, that’s simply who she is. Her warm presence, professionalism, and ability to…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Celebrate Hannah Reynolds, DAISY Award Winner 🌼 Hannah’s dedication shines through in every interaction, and her DAISY Award reflects what many of us already know—that she leads with integrity, compassion, and genuineness. Her professionalism made a meaningful difference during a vulnerable time, and we’re pleased to…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is hosting the 2026 Women’s Wellness Summit: Thriving Through Every Age, on April 10, 2026, at Pozez Education Center at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka 66604. This event aims to empower women 18 and older with practical, evidence‑based tools to support their health and well‑being across every stage of…
Read MoreAs flu and respiratory illness circulate in the community, Stormont Vail Health reminds patients about Virtual Care Day and Night, a convenient alternative to in-person visits that allows eligible patients to receive care from their phone, tablet, or desktop. Virtual Care Day and Night offers Stormont Vail primary care patients with MyChart accounts to connect…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health recently hosted an open house and ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of the Stormont Vail Outpatient Behavioral Health Center. The center, located at 2601 S.W. 3rd St., serves children and adults navigating a wide range of behavioral health needs. The open house provided community members, partners, and stakeholders an opportunity to tour…
Read MoreExtraordinary nurses leave lasting imprints on patients’ and families’ lives every day. Hannah Reynolds, Acute Care RN at the Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus, embodies this through her integrity and compassion. Her DAISY nomination highlights how she honored a family’s care requests and provided clear communication and exceptional care. We’re proud to celebrate her…
Read MoreCompassion. Communication. Extraordinary care. These qualities compelled a patient’s family member to nominate Nick Ahlert, Acute Care RN on the Critical Care Unit (CCU) Pavilion at Stormont Vail Hospital, for the DAISY Award. Their heartfelt message following a challenging stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) highlights the dignity, skill, and humanity Nick brings to…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health has named Jay Howard as the new Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer for the regional integrated healthcare system that includes acute care hospitals in Topeka and Junction City, and multiple primary and specialty care centers and clinics across eastern Kansas. Timothy Shultz has been promoted to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health proudly marks a major milestone: 50 years of cardiothoracic surgery, celebrating five decades of innovation, teamwork, and life-changing care for patients across northeast Kansas. Since performing its first cardiothoracic procedure in 1975, Stormont Vail has grown into a regional leader in heart care—introducing advanced surgical techniques, building multidisciplinary teams, and investing in…
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