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From Recovery to the Runway: Supporting Survivors at Couture for Cancer Couture for Cancer is more than a fundraiser, it’s a celebration of strength and resilience that honors women cancer survivors while raising funds for the American Cancer Society. A portion of the funds raised also helps provide transportation services for local patients. A Partnership…
Read MoreIn this week’s issue: Highlights From the 2026 Women’s Wellness Summit Thank you to everyone who joined us at our first-ever Stormont Vail Health Women’s Wellness Summit! On Friday, April 10, more than 100 women gathered together for honest conversations about aging, wellness, and navigating every stage of life with confidence. Attendees gained practical insight,…
Read MoreWhen a patient at the Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus required emergency surgery and rapidly declined, the care team moved quickly to arrange a transfer to Topeka. Severe weather eliminated air transport, and during ground transport preparation, the patient became unstable and required continuous manual ventilation. With limited EMS support available and a long…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health has released its 2025 Community Report, showcasing a year of progress in patient safety, advanced medical care, workforce excellence, and meaningful community investment across the region. The report highlights Stormont Vail’s continued commitment to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care while expanding access to essential health services close to home. From nationally recognized safety…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Introducing: MyChart Provider Finder This week, we will launch Epic’s MyChart Provider Finder—our new provider directory tool—on our website, www.stormontvail.org. This new tool makes it easier for patients to find care. Once live, you can access the new directory via your MyChart account or by clicking…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is adding technology that’s expected to improve outcomes during some of the most complex and time‑sensitive medical procedures performed at the hospital. The health system has installed a biplane angiography system in its Interventional Radiology suite, giving physicians the ability to see blood vessels from two angles at the same time during…
Read MoreIn this week’s issue: Building the Future of Care, One Scholarship at a Time The Stormont Vail Foundation awarded its inaugural Blair Family Scholarship to K‑State PA student Liza Rogers, supporting her clinical training with a $10,000 award. Along with financial support, Liza will gain hands‑on experience by completing at least two clinical rotations at…
Read MoreIn recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Stormont Vail Health invites the community to Walk With A Doc from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Washburn University Lee Arena. Dr. Brent Roeder, gastroenterology specialist with Stormont Vail Digestive Health, will answer questions about colorectal health, screening, and prevention. Rising rates…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health, a nonprofit integrated health system that serves the healthcare needs of the people of Kansas has launched the 2026-2027 Leadership Academy, in which over the course of a six-year program, 60 participants will earn the Certified Physician Executive (CPE), a unique professional mark of distinction from the American Association for Physician Leadership…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health has earned our 11th High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier recognition, which represents countless moments of support, evidence‑based care, and commitment to practices that strengthen breastfeeding outcomes and help give mothers and babies the best possible start. Thank you to our Mother & Baby nurses, providers, and support teams for the…
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