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In this week’s issue: Celebrating 11 Years of High 5 Excellence for Moms & Babies Stormont 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.…
Read MoreAfter months of careful planning and phased construction, the newly renovated Pharmacy at Stormont Vail Hospital is nearly ready to open, marking a major milestone for acute care teams and patients. Located in the South Tower basement, the Pharmacy stayed fully operational throughout the 18-month renovation thanks to a phased approach and our dedicated team.…
Read MoreIn this week’s issue: Celebrate Hailey Dion, Sunflower Award Winner 🌻 Hailey shows that meaningful interactions happen through everyday connections, genuine kindness, and helping people feel like they belong—not just dramatic moments. Her warmth and professionalism in each interaction shine, and we’re proud to recognize her with the Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff!…
Read MoreDear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. We Celebrate Nick Ahlert, DAISY Award Winner 🌼 Compassion. 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. Celebrate Valory Palmer, Sunflower Award…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health team members, friends, and family hit the lanes for an evening of friendly competition and the occasional questionable bowling form at our recent cosmic bowling event. With glowing lanes and plenty of close frames, the night offered a fun break and a chance to connect outside of work. Congratulations to Megan McComas…
Read MoreExtraordinary 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…
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