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⮜ Return to Cancer Care What is Lymphedema? Sometimes, surgery or treatments for cancer can damage the body system responsible for draining excess fluid in your body. When this happens, lymphedema could occur. Lymphedema is a protein-rich swelling that generally occurs in one extremity or limb. This condition may develop within a few months of…
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You may have heard that Stormont Vail Health is a Magnet-designated hospital, but do you know what that means for the care you receive? As Topeka’s only healthcare system to reach Magnet designation, we are beyond proud of the care we are able to provide and the results we are able to see from the…
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The Stormont Vail Foundation invites you to make a gift that truly makes a difference. Your donation can support patient care services through the Care Line program, capital and department needs, children and specialty services, and nursing scholarship and critical professional development.
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Stormont Vail Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Manuela Garcia, a board-certified family medicine physician, to its Hospitalist team. As a hospitalist, Dr. Garcia will play an important part in supporting both patients and their loved ones with answers, education, and support during their time at Stormont Vail Hospital, 1500 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka 66604.…
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Our March 2022 Person of the Moment awardee is Patty Caby! Patty is a registered nurse working in perioperative care. She is known for going out of her way to help those in need. An excerpt from her nominations explains: “One of our nurses normally walks to work. After a heavy snowstorm, I asked her…
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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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We often talk about how small moments make a meaningful difference. For Eboni Mitchell, Environmental Services Tech at Stormont Vail Hospital, one of those moments came during a night shift when she learned a patient was worried about their beautifully braided hair becoming tangled while resting. Eboni remembered that concern and waited for the patient…
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. Fortunately, colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early. Due to an increase in number of colon cancer related deaths of people under age 55, the American Cancer…
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March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is Fuel for the Future. Eating with sustainability in mind is a tasty way to nourish ourselves during every phase of life and protect the environment. To learn more about this theme and to explore opportunities to put it into practice, visit www.eatright.org. Let’s also take…
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The Stormont Vail Health Board of Directors announced Thursday that Mark F. Slyter, DSc, FACHE, a Kansas native and longtime healthcare executive, will be the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Stormont Vail Health. Most recently, Mr. Slyter has been President and CEO of Dignity Health (DH) Arizona East Valley Market in the Greater…
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Are you looking to work at an organization that supports your growth and provides you with the resources to excel? Marley Baum is a perfect example of someone who has benefitted from the culture and opportunities that Stormont Vail Health provides. Marley was first inspired to work in the medical field when she saw the…
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⮜ Return to Mother & Baby You’re expecting a baby – congratulations! Just as every woman is different, so is every pregnancy. Some proceed along smoothly with no surprises. Others may mean that you and your unborn baby need some extra-special attention. Appointments Contact Us Refer Patient Clinical Trials The Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) care…
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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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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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What is Measles? Home » Measles Awareness and Vaccination Information Protect yourself, your family, and your community. What you need to know about Measles What is Measles? Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness characterized by fever, rash, and other symptoms. Recent outbreaks have been reported in Texas and New Mexico. As of March 13,…
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Administrative Director, Primary Care & Medical Specialties Braden Shackelford made his way to Stormont Vail Health on February 6, 2023 from Tulsa, Oklahoma where he worked as the Director of Operations for Primary and Specialty Care for a National Health System. In that capacity, he was in lead of 15 service lines, including Obstetrics and…
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“If you have a problem, if no one else can help, maybe you can hire the A-Team.” In 1983, the now iconic A-Team made their debut on the NBC television network. The show focused on a “crack commando unit” with unique character traits and specialties. The main A-Team members comprised of Lieutenant Colonel John “Hannibal”…
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