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Patient care technicians (PCTs) work behind the scenes to oversee the technical details that can make all the difference for patients in various healthcare settings. They work closely with nursing teams to achieve their ultimate goal: ensuring patients feel comfortable and secure during challenging, stressful, vulnerable moments. Of course, putting patients at ease is easier…
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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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Soft-heartedness and technical expertise are equally vital in phlebotomy. After all, better draws (and consequently, results) naturally happen when patients feel more comfortable and relaxed – something that’s easier said than done. For this reason, the best phlebotomists have the expertise and empathy to put patients at ease, even during intense vulnerability or distress. That’s…
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Tiffany Naccarato isn’t a hat gal, but you’d never know it, given how many she wears. She’s an Advanced Practice Provider specializing in Cardiology at the Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus. She’s also the co-owner of Paradox Coffee & Bistro and a mother of four. On top of everything else, Tiffany is the primary caregiver…
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As Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tracy O’Rourke wears many hats, from financial management to resource allocation to quality improvement and patient safety – with the ultimate goal of helping patients receive higher-quality, more accessible care. Patient advocacy underlies (and complements) Tracy’s extensive business and healthcare expertise, which have gone a long way…
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Patients with special healthcare needs, such as physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments, often need extra support. Unfortunately, finding these much-needed resources to meet these needs can be overwhelming for both patients and their caregivers. That’s where education program specialists like Wallace Brannen come in. These professionals offer education and assistance to help patients and their…
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Each August, National Breastfeeding Month raises awareness about breastfeeding’s benefits and positive impact on infants’ health. Stormont Vail Health is committed to supporting successful breastfeeding and each mother’s choices throughout the year. Benefits of Breastfeeding One of breastfeeding’s most significant benefits is the excellent nutrition it provides babies. As babies develop, their mother’s body adapts…
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Helping the next generation of healthcare professionals is important for a healthy future. Stormont Vail Health has partnered with the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers (TCALC) to offer several health sciences pathways to support this mission. These programs combine different fields of study, allowing students to learn about various areas within healthcare. including:…
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A little light goes a long way to make dark days brighter. Generosity and support do even more. Our Warm and Thankful Celebration is an annual collaboration between Stormont Vail Health Cultural Ambassadors and Topeka Rescue Mission. This event aims to brighten the dark winter days while supporting our community’s homeless and unsheltered population during…
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The current national blood shortage affects millions of people, including many within our community. One donation might seem like a drop in the bucket, but even one contribution can save as many as THREE lives. For this reason, We Together celebrate blood donors for their selfless, life-saving contributions. Our upcoming Community Blood Drive is an…
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Oct. 8–14, 2023 Emergency Nurses Week takes place each year during the second week of October. This weeklong observance recognizes the crucial work emergency nurses provide their communities daily. We are immensely proud of our Emergency Department and want to acknowledge every team member’s contributions. We are grateful for your resilience and diligence! As emergency…
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As a proud supporter of veterans in the communities we serve, we’re making a change this year to give them the recognition they deserve. As part of this initiative, we encourage Stormont Vail team members who served to share their stories so we can highlight your accomplishments and experiences. If you’re interested, email Employee Relations,…
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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Ahmed Khalafalla, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Neurohospitalist Team Stormont Vail Welcomes Hospital Nocturnist Hossam Abed, M.D. Grand Opening: Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight Express Care Sports Physical Clinics Ahmed Khalafalla, M.D., Joins Stormont Vail Neurohospitalist Team Stormont Vail Health proudly announces that…
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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: We Celebrate Our Mothers and Daughters – at Work! For three families of mothers and daughters working together in the Stormont Vail Health Maternal and Child departments, every day is a chance to celebrate Mother’s Day! Take time to read the stories of these Stormont Vail team members…
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Dear Community Partners, Happy Health Care Week 2024! We are celebrating the great team at Stormont Vail Health this week with events and special activities to let our team members know we value and appreciate them. If you have an opportunity to say “thank you” to one of our team members, please do! Here are…
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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: New Cardiac and Vascular Center, Stormont Vail Foundation on WIBW-TV Seeing how donations to the Stormont Vail Foundation support facilities to provide patients access to high quality, state-of-the-art cardiac and vascular care and procedures will be the focus of the WIBW “To Your Health” segment tonight. Amy Burns,…
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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Weather Camera Airs from SVH Manhattan Campus WIBW-TV, Channel 13, now has a weather camera at the top of Stormont Vail Health’s Manhattan Campus facility to share views of storms moving into the region from the west. The medical building sits high on a hill at the east…
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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Spiritual Care Team on “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight The vibrant Spiritual Care trio not only brings beautiful music to Stormont Vail Health, but a mission to positively affect people’s lives by nurturing connections to the sacred through spiritual care. The three chaplains who make up the…
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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Lindsay Moore Named 2024 Respiratory Therapist of the Year for Kansas Stormont Vail Health’s Lead Clinical Educator Respiratory Therapy Simulation, Lindsay Moore, MBA, RRT, pulls double duty as both teacher and facilitator by mentoring clinical team members to identify opportunities for growth and education. She’s also responsible for…
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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight: Dr. Mark McHaney Dr. Mark McHaney, Manhattan Campus primary care physician, will share information about protecting your eyes as summer activities begin with pools opening and lake trips in the plans. The segment will air on tonight’s WIBW “To Your Health” at…
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