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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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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Carrie Easley Represents Stormont Vail at Governor’s Blood Drive Press Conference Carrie Easley, Laboratory Manager (pictured far right), joined state leaders for the Governor’s Blood Drive press conference. Easley highlighted the critical role blood donations play in patient care, noting that every unit represents life-saving coordination…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Winter Safety Tips to Keep it Moving: Next Walk With A Doc 👟 Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026🕘 9 to 10 a.m.📍 Junction City Municipal Building (700 N. Jefferson St.) Join Dr. Jason Butler, Emergency Medicine Specialist, for a one-mile walk about winter safety and fall risk…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Cynthia Hornberger New Chair of Stormont Vail Health Board; Two Longtime Members Retire from Board Cynthia Hornberger, Ph.D., APRN-CNS, was elected chair of the Stormont Vail Health Board of Directors at the board’s recent annual meeting. Longtime board members Pamela Johnson-Betts and Brenda Mills retired from…
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Ryan Bishop to receive Prestigious Award from AAF-Topeka The American Advertising Federation Topeka (AAF-Topeka) has selected Ryan Bishop, Media Production Specialist in Marketing and Communications, as the 2026 recipient of the Silver Medal Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the advertising industry and his dedicated service to the Topeka community. The announcement was made during…
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Dear Community Partners,Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Celebrate Hannah Reynolds, DAISY Award Winner 🌼 Hannah’s dedication shines through in every interaction, and her DAISY Award reflects what many of us already know—that she leads with integrity, compassion, and genuineness. Her professionalism made a meaningful difference during a vulnerable time, and we’re pleased to…
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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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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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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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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 Health Reverified as Level II Trauma Center Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce the successful completion of its trauma center reverification by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma, a nationally recognized gold standard for trauma care excellence. Since earning…
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Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Stormont Vail Recognized for Team Safety Culture The efforts by the Stormont Vail team to grow in its safety culture was highlighted in a recent Mayo Clinic Care Network News article. The article shares information about the Steps for Safety program, which included an escape…
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Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Stormont Vail Health Now Offers Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Stormont Vail Health now offers Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy. This powerful new screening tool can detect lung cancer earlier, safer, and with greater precision. Our pulmonary team can reach tiny, hard-to-access lung nodules without…
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Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. We Celebrate DAISY Award Winner Chudney Williams Kudos to Chudney Williams, a labor and delivery nurse at our Flint Hills Campus, for receiving a DAISY award after helping a patient ease her anxieties. “Chudney laughed with me. She made me feel as though I was…
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In this week’s issue: Dr. Karli Alderson Joins Stormont Vail Pediatrics ClinicWe’re pleased to welcome Dr. Karli Alderson back to the team! As a Pediatric Weight Management specialist with an extensive family medicine background, Dr. Alderson offers invaluable support and resources to her fellow providers, patients, and their families. Dr. Alderson first joined Stormont Vail Health in…
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Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. We Celebrate Monica Vazquez: June 2025 Person of the Moment Sometimes, patient care extends beyond the walls of the clinic. This month, we’re proud to honor Monica Vazquez, an LPN at our Manhattan Campus, for going the extra mile – literally and figuratively – to…
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Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. Dr. Schierling Named Physician of the Year by Kansas EMS Association The Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association (KEMSA) has named Dr. Michelle Schierling with our Emergency and Trauma Care Team, as Physician of the Year for 2025! Dr. Schierling, who also serves as the Medical Director for Life…
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Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Celebrating Two Years of Advancing Health Through Research Two years ago, Stormont Vail Health and Kansas State University launched a research partnership to improve health across Kansas. Today, we’re proud to celebrate the progress we’ve made. Read More Coming Soon: 2025…
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In this week’s issue: We Celebrate Caroline Abrahamson Caroline Abrahamson, a speech language pathologist with our Rehabilitation Services team, reminds us that healing isn’t clinical—it’s personal. Whether helping a patient regain communication after a stroke or supporting a patient with dementia, her actions speak louder than words. You Go, Koko! 🌻 First-Ever Sunflower Award Recipient…
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Dear Community Partners, Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews. In this week’s issue: Celebrate Heart Health With Tiffany Naccarato – Next Walk With An APP 👟 Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025🕘 9 to 10 a.m.📍 Old Junction City High School Football Field (900 N. Eisenhower Dr., 66441) ❤️ Wear Red for Heart Health Join us…
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