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Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Congratulations, Caitlyn! DAISY Award Winner We’re proud to celebrate Caitlyn Viergever, an RN at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, for receiving a DAISY Award! When a patient had a rare reaction to a routine medication, Caitlyn didn’t hesitate to jump into action. Her quick thinking…
Read MoreWe’re proud to celebrate Caitlyn Viergever, an RN at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, for receiving a DAISY Award! When a patient had a rare reaction to a routine medication, Caitlyn didn’t hesitate to jump into action. Her quick thinking and calm presence turned a frightening moment into one of trust and safety. Read her…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health welcomes Jenica Harwood, M.D., a board-certified family medicine physician, to our Express Care team. Her comprehensive background in primary care, emergency medicine, and urgent care allows her to treat a wide range of conditions at our Express Care locations in Topeka. Dr. Harwood pursued her interest in medicine as a youth volunteer…
Read MoreDear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. 🛷🎄✨ Stormont Vail Health is Bringing Santa to Topeka Saturday! Join us for the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade, where Stormont Vail is proud to feature the official Santa float! Enjoy lights, laughter, and holiday cheer. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. Stormont Vail team…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is proud to lead the way in rural breast cancer care by introducing Magseed® technology for breast localization at its Flint Hills Campus in Junction City. This advanced alternative is designed to reduce stress for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. “We recently successfully performed our first breast cancer case using this advanced…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is committed to keeping the community informed about changes to clinic and service hours during the upcoming holiday season. Stormont Vail encourages patients to review the following schedule to plan accordingly: Thanksgiving – Nov. 27Closed:• All Cotton O’Neil/Stormont Vail Health clinics• Topeka Express Care clinics• Retail Pharmacy• Stormont Vail Flint Hills Rural…
Read MorePatti Shafer is proof that it’s never too late to reclaim your health—and your life. For years, Patti led an active lifestyle, but health conditions affecting her hormones made weight management increasingly difficult. Diets, pills, and exercise routines didn’t help. When her husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and kidney cancer, stress and worry…
Read MoreStormont Vail Health is proud to announce our first recipients of the PHIL Award® (Pulmonary Health and Illnesses of the Lungs), Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) Melanie Reamer and Michelle Budreau. The PHIL Award® is a national honor established by The FACES Foundation® to recognize respiratory therapists who exemplify professional excellence, compassion, and dedication to patients…
Read MoreWhen a patient arrived to their appointment frustrated and closed off, Michelle turned it all around in just one visit. Read her story.
Read MoreWhen the clocks fell back on November 1, the Topeka and Flint Hills Campuses turned the time change into something special: our first-ever “Longest Night of the Year” celebration. Organized by the Professional Governance Workplace Experience Council, the event transformed the extra hour between midnight and 2 a.m. into a night of connection and appreciation…
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