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We Celebrate Koko Fuentes, Our First Sunflower Award Winner

Stormont Vail Health is proud to recognize Koko Fuentes, Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department (ED), as the first recipient of the Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff. Koko went above and beyond during our visit to the Emergency Department. My mother-in-law, who has dementia, was having a very…

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Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Deangelo Ferguson, M.D., to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Team

Stormont Vail Health is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Deangelo Ferguson to its Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team. He provides surgical and non-surgical treatments at Cotton O’Neil Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Asbury Drive, 2902 S.W. Asbury Dr., Topeka, 66614. Dr. Ferguson brings a patient-first philosophy to every consultation, emphasizing trust, honesty, and personalized treatment…

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Stormont Vail Health to Host Free NCLEX Review Session for Nursing Students

Stormont Vail Health will host a complimentary NCLEX review session for RN and LPN students preparing for their licensure exams on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Pozez Education Center, located at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka 66604. Participants will receive a free Qdoba-catered dinner and take part…

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Stormont Vail Health Celebrates Ag Day at K-State

Stormont Vail Health joined the excitement of Ag Weekend at Kansas State University with an all-inclusive tailgate and game tickets for team members. More than 400 team members came together to enjoy great food, connect with colleagues, and celebrate our partnership with K-State Athletics. The Wildcats made the day even better with a 34–20 win…

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We Celebrate Rachel MacNevin, DAISY Award Winner

Stormont Vail Health is proud to celebrate Rachel MacNevin, a registered nurse (RN) in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), for her DAISY Award! After years of hoping for a child, one family’s journey led them to the NICU—and to Nurse Rachel. Her calm presence, clear communication, and compassionate care during their daughter’s first nights…

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Stormont Vail Health Earns Level II Trauma Center Designation from KDHE, Building on ACS Verification Earlier This Year

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce its designation as a Level II Trauma Center by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), reinforcing our commitment to delivering expert, coordinated care to trauma patients across Northeast Kansas. This designation follows our successful reverification earlier this year by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee…

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Stormont Vail Community News Oct. 07, 2025

Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Celebrating Two Years of Advancing Health Through Research Two years ago, Stormont Vail Health and Kansas State University launched a research partnership to improve health across Kansas. Today, we’re proud to celebrate the progress we’ve made. Read More Coming Soon: 2025…

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Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Dr. Leah Kemble, OB/GYN

Stormont Vail Health proudly welcomes Dr. Leah Kemble, OB/GYN, to our team at Stormont Vail OB/GYN – Lincoln Center, 800 SW Lincoln St. in Topeka. Dr. Kemble brings a passion for lifelong women’s healthcare and a deep commitment to listening, understanding, and partnering with her patients. “I wanted to become an OB/GYN to help care…

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Dr. Yaman Alali Joins the Stormont Vail Health Cancer Care Team

Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Yaman Alali, M.D., to our Cancer Care team. As a hematologist-oncologist, he will deliver personalized care to patients at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, 1414 S.W. 8th Ave., Topeka. Dr. Alali earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Jordan, School of Medicine in Amman, Jordan. He…

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Stormont Vail Health Earns PTAP Accreditation for Nurse Residency Program       

Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it has officially received accreditation from the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP), administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The announcement was made Friday during a virtual call. This prestigious accreditation recognizes Stormont Vail’s Nurse Residency Program as a national leader in supporting nurses as they…

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