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The DAISY Award honors and recognizes nurses who go above and beyond in providing exceptional care and compassion to their patients. Debra Fritts, an RN at our Cancer Center, helped advocate for a patient and get them answers in a time when every moment mattered. “After completing my radiation and chemo back in the first part…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Person of the Moment: Sally Simmons, RN, Carbondale Clinic Congratulations to Stormont Vail Health team member Sally Simmons for being recognized as the January Person of the Moment. Sally is being honored for her exceptional professionalism and quick thinking during a WebEx call with a colleague who was…
Read MoreThis month, we toast Sally Simmons for her exceptional professionalism and quick thinking during a WebEx call with a colleague who was working remotely. As the two talked, it became clear to Sally, an RN at our Carbondale Clinic, that her coworker was experiencing an active stroke. Without hesitation, Sally alerted her nurse manager, who…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Raising a Future Healthcare Professional? Let’s Explore their Options Is your child graduating high school or starting college? Are they interested in a healthcare career but unsure about their options? Our friends at Talent Acquisition are here to help! They’ve organized two special events to help your young…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: February “Walk with a Doc” with Dr. Chen Hoe Chow Join Dr. Chen Hoe Chow, a cardiologist at the Stormont Vail Topeka Campus, for answers and suggestions on lowering your heart disease risk at the February Walk with a Doc program. The Stormont Vail Health-sponsored event promotes health…
Read MoreAll Stormont Vail Health hospitals (Topeka and Junction City) and clinics will be open as usual during this week’s anticipated winter storm. Any patient who wants to change their clinic appointment to a virtual visit (if appropriate) should contact their provider’s office through MyChart or by telephone. Thank you for allowing us to be your…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Stormont Vail OB/GYN – Lincoln Center Welcomes Megan Northup, M.D. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Megan Northup to Stormont Vail OB/GYN – Lincoln Center Urish. As she brings her extensive experience in pelvic pain, complex obstetrics, and perinatal loss to the Topeka community, Dr. Northup will continue…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Together, We Impact: $12,596.25 Raised for Kids’ Healing In 2024, the Azura Impact card raised $12,596.25 for Children’s Miracle Network at Stormont Vail! Thanks to our partners at Azura Credit Union and all of you for helping kids heal! The Community Impact Card from Azura Credit Union lets…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Dialogue Coffee House to Open New Location at Stormont Vail Health Administrative Center Stormont Vail Health, Capper Foundation, and Dialogue Coffee House recently unveiled their plans to bring a new Dialogue location to the Stormont Vail Administrative Center located at 400 S.W. 8th St. Set to open in…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Debra Clayton Recognized at Stormont Vail Board Meeting Stormont Vail Health board member Debra Clayton was honored at a recent board meeting for her 10 years of distinguished service on the Board of Directors and wished a happy retirement from the board. Mark Ruelle, Chairman of the Board…
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