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Dear 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…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Congratulations to Mike Nixon on Retirement Congratulations to Mike Nixon, System Director of IT Security, who will retire April 30. Mike first joined Stormont Vail Health as the Information Security Administrator in 2017, and then became the System Director of IT Security in December 2018. He has…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Stormont Vail Team Members Recognized for Local Leadership We’re proud to celebrate two team members recognized through Leadership Greater Topeka (LGT); Emersen Frazier Freeman and Laurie Rueschhoff. Both will receive recognition at the 2026 Leadership Greater Topeka Graduation & Gala on Friday, May 15, at Prairie…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Dr. Kendra Reith Joins Manhattan Campus Family Medicine Team We’re pleased to welcome Kendra Reith, M.D., as the newest member of our Family Medicine team at our Manhattan Campus. She emphasizes clear communication and shared decision‑making so patients understand their care plans and feel supported. We look…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Memorial Day Clinic Holiday Hours: Monday, May 25, 2026 Plan ahead and share this information with patients, family, and friends who may need care during the holiday. CLOSED OPEN Emporia Campus Groundbreaking Celebration Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking…
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In 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,…
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In 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!…
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Dear 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…
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In 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…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Stormont Vail Hospital Earns 2026 Excellence in Organ & Tissue Donation Award This recognition from Midwest Transplant Network (MWTN) reflects the daily efforts and commitment of team members who approach this work with empathy and professionalism. Dine Out for a Cause: Jefferson’s Meals for Miracles 2026 100%…
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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.…
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Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Now Available: Virtual Care Day and Night We’re excited to offer On-Demand Video Visits, a new virtual care option for qualifying patients with active Stormont Vail Health Primary Care providers and MyChart accounts. Flint Hills Campus Recognized for Supporting Working Parents…
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In this week’s issue: Spotlight on Donnie Wells: October 2025 Person of the Moment Let’s give a big shoutout to Donnie Wells, Behavioral Health patient care technician (PCT)! His gift for connecting with people and meeting them exactly where they are moves lives forward in meaningful ways. Congratulations, Donnie! This recognition is well-earned, and we’re…
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Dear 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…
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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…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Congratulations, Marissa! 🌼🩺DAISY Award Winner We’re proud to recognize Marissa Arredondo, Acute Care RN on our Spine Center team, for turning a patient’s hospital stay into a moment of dignity and comfort—through small acts of kindness and by truly listening when it mattered most. Stormont Vail…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Congratulations, Calli! 🌼🩺DAISY Award Winner When a baby entered the world at just 26 weeks, Calli, a registered nurse (RN) with the Stormont Vail Health NICU team, became a lifeline for the family for more than 60 days—and made an impact that will last a lifetime.…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. New Year’s Day Hours: Please note our modified hours at the following locations on New Year’s Day as listed below. Additional special holiday hours are posted in the banner messaging at www.stormontvail.org. Topeka Express Care Clinics – New Year’s Day (1/1): 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Flint Hills…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Meet Our New Emporia Campus Director We’re excited to announce that Kelsey Meyer has been selected as the Emporia Campus Director effective Jan. 5. This role will serve as the campus’s go-to leader—responsible for daily operations and driving growth through program development, service expansion, and integration.…
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