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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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We Remember Those Gone Too Soon During the 2025 Global Wave of Light On Oct. 15, communities across the world came together for the 2025 Global Wave of Light Vigil. At 7 p.m. local time, candles were lit across more than 60 countries, creating a continuous wave of light that circled the globe in an…
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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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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Coalition Addressing Violence as Public Health Issue Stormont Vail Health team members continue to work to improve the health of our communities, including actively addressing the public health issue of violence. Much of this work is done through our Trauma Services Prevention Team. Stormont Vail’s Topeka hospital has…
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Dear Team, Here are today’s updates: “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV Tonight – A NICU Story Each time we encounter a person we have the opportunity to make a lasting impression. Hear the story of a family of a newborn who spent her first four weeks in the Stormont Vail Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,…
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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Congratulations, TaJion Smith, May Person of the Moment Integrity and Compliance professionals ensure organizations stay up-to-date on all regulatory and licensing requirements. In healthcare, their work supports the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior by maintaining patient safety and improving care quality. These professionals also engage…
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Dear Community Partners, Here are today’s updates: Best Place to Train, Best Place to Work: Simulation Center With Stormont Vail Health’s dedication to being the best place to train, the best place to work, and the best place to grow your career in our region, our organization not only has a focus on educational opportunities,…
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