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There is absolutely nothing more humbling and motivating than knowing that we have team members who show their patients the same love, kindness, and fun that they show their friends and family. Our June 2022 Person of the Moment Award was received by 4 individuals this month for their unmatched dedication and support. Spine Center…
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Integrity and Compliance professionals ensure organizations stay up-to-date on all regulatory and licensing requirements per company, state, and federal laws. In healthcare settings, their work supports the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior by maintaining patient safety and improving care quality—all while keeping health systems’ business operations compliant with regulatory practices. These professionals…
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As a non-profit health system driven to improve our communities’ health, Stormont Vail Health provides care to all patients who come through our doors, regardless of their ability to afford services. This right is intrinsic to our mission and culture, where “together, we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” Melanie…
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Help us to celebrate our October Person of the Moment at Stormont Vail Health! Kim Mizell, LPN, went above and beyond during a patient’s extreme time of need. It was because of her continued dedication and acts of service that our patient was able to receive the care that he needed. When Kim Mizell had…
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We are thrilled to announce that we have not one, but TWO awardees for our January Person of the Moment Award. Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Fister, RN and Alyssa Sears, PSA! These two women are highly deserving of this award and we could not be prouder to have them on our team. “Our…
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Keith Dabney, Environmental Service Tech, Awarded September Person of the Moment Environmental Service Technicians quietly work behind the scenes to ensure safe, healthy, and clean environments around the clock. But as Keith Dabney demonstrated at the Topeka Campus Hospital, ESTs’ impact on patient experience goes beyond health and cleanliness. Keith received a Person of the…
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Congratulations, Kaelee Anderson, Registrar & November Person of the Moment Registrars directly interact with numerous patients in various physical, emotional, and cognitive states every day. For this reason, registrars require a high degree of patience to ensure clear communication and calm composure in challenging situations – as Kaelee Anderson exemplified at the Cotton O’Neil Foot…
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When every second mattered, Whitney Haynes delivered. After a primary care visit, a patient collapsed in our Emporia Clinic lobby with an empty oxygen tank. Whitney, an LPN, immediately assessed the situation and found the patient unresponsive and in respiratory distress. Acting fast, she directed bystanders to call 911, helped lower the patient safely, and…
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Home » We Are Stormont Celebrating Small Moments Every interaction with our patients, their families and our co-workers is an opportunity to leave a memorable, positive impact on their lives: a Small Moment. Whether big or small, these Small Moments collectively shape who we are as a health care organization rooted in our community. Together…
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We Celebrate Monica Vazquez: June 2025 Person of the Moment Sometimes, patient care extends beyond the walls of the clinic. This month, we’re proud to honor Monica Vazquez, an LPN at our Manhattan Campus, for going the extra mile – literally and figuratively – to support a patient in a moment of need. Monica proves…
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When 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…
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Congratulations to our April 2023 Person of the Moment – Jamie McKinsey, Heart Center Ultrasonographer! It’s hard to slow down for small moments when life gets busy. But that’s just what Jamie did when she went out of her way to help a stranger. Jamie was leaving work to care for her mother following her…
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Stormont Vail is proud to have Ray Garcillano, Building Blocks Department Assistant II, named as the July Person of the Moment! In every way possible, Mr. Garcillano enacts the Stormont Vail tenets, especially “Together we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” “On the first week, my 8-year-old son told me…
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Calm in Crisis. Care in Action. When an emergency notification about an active shooter was issued, Alicia Criger, Emporia Clinic Nurse Manager, took charge with speed and composure. Within minutes, she locked down staff and patients in their current locations to keep everyone safe. For two tense hours—marked by confusion and communication gaps—Alicia stayed calm,…
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Congratulations to our March 2023 Person of the Moment – Nancy Billings, Environmental Services Tech! Nancy is an integral part of our Stormont Vail Health family and truly embodied one of our tenets: Together we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity. “During a code blue event – without hesitation, she…
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Help us to recognize the May 2023 Person of the Moment, Katie Hegarty! Katie is a night shift Social Worker in the Stormont Vail Health Emergency Department who went the extra mile to provide expert care. “Katie was made aware of a caller through Health Connections who was reaching out for support due to an…
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The June Person of the Moment has been awarded to Lisa Gearhart, RN, Triage Nurse – a very worthy recipient. She demonstrated the Stormont Vail tenet, “Together we own patient safety and the patient experience. We provide safe, high-quality care with a kind and generous spirit,” without a second thought when a patient was in…
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Stormont Vail is proud to honor Savannah Diegel, RN, as the August Person of the Moment! Even in emergency situations outside of the hospital, Savannah is steady, calm, and ready to give great care. “Together we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” “Upon approach to the vehicle, Savannah realized there…
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Tenet Shown: “Together we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” We’re proud to celebrate Donnie Wells, patient care technician (PCT) on our Behavioral Health team, as October’s Person of the Moment! Donnie is known for his calm, caring approach and his ability to meet people where they are. Whether it’s…
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We are honored to announce that both Raegan Cowsert, RN, and Kaitlyn Brickei, RN and Charge Nurse, were recipients of the May 2022 Person of the Month Award. Due to the immense portrayal of empathy and compassion, these two women worked together to make the impossible possible for one of their patients. “My Angel was…
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