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Brandie McBride, medical assistant with Stormont Vail Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, earned the Sunflower Award after a patient recognized her years of support, guidance, and dedication throughout their orthopedic journey. From helping patients prepare for surgery to answering the call when unexpected challenges arose, Brandie became a trusted source of support throughout their care.…
During their grandfather’s hospital stay, one family noticed Lillian managing a demanding patient assignment. What stood out most, however, wasn’t how busy she was, but how present she remained. She answered questions, listened without rushing, offered comfort, and helped the family navigate an important care concern. Throughout the day, they watched her bring that same…
Scott Smith, RN, didn’t realize he was caring for someone he already knew. As a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) nurse, Scott focused on helping a patient and his family navigate one of life’s most difficult moments. After the patient’s passing, Scott made an unexpected connection: decades earlier, the man had worked as a pharmacist…
Some of the most meaningful traditions start with a simple idea. When Critical Care Unit Pavilion charge nurse Cooper Rickel began setting aside a few moments during morning huddles for team members to recognize one another, he wasn’t trying to create a program—just an opportunity for appreciation. What started as a small gesture has become…
Stormont Vail Health has been recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery, a designation awarded to healthcare facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective bariatric surgical care. The Blue Distinction Centers program recognizes medical facilities that meet rigorous selection criteria established by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Facilities receiving this…
Our expanded Foot and Ankle Clinic makes it easier to keep patients here for the care they need, especially for complex conditions that were often referred outside our system. Patients can now receive both routine and advanced foot and ankle care in one location, helping reduce delays and streamline their care experience. That means… Now…
Washburn University announced its strategic partnership and a transformational $7.5 million investment from Stormont Vail Health in support of the university’s bold new vision for integrated healthcare education. In recognition of Stormont’s investment, the new health sciences facility will be named the Stormont Vail Health Clinical Institute of Excellence. “Washburn is building on its long…
Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Erik Nott, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care, to the Stormont Vail Health Foot and Ankle Clinic. After more than 23 years of service in the United States Air Force, Dr. Nott is beginning a new mission: helping patients stay active, maintain mobility, and…
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early through routine screening. To help community members learn more about reducing their risk and the importance of early detection, Stormont Vail Health will host its next Walk with a Doc featuring Daniel Regier, M.D., from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, August 8, at…
Topeka, Kan. (Aug. 6, 2026) – Visitors to the Stormont Vail Events Center will notice a fresh new look for the Mother’s Room, one of the building’s most frequently used family amenities. The installation was completed during World Breastfeeding Week, August 1–7, a fitting time to highlight a space dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers.…