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Stormont Vail Community News
In this week’s issue:
- Building the Future of Care, One Scholarship at a Time
- Stormont Vail Hospital Pharmacy Renovation: Built to Provide the BEST
- Darryl Peterson, PA-C, Featured on KMAN Radio
- Supporting Kids Through Community Partnership
- Take a Day for Yourself—Join the 2026 Women’s Wellness Summit
- Have Aging Parents? Check out the 2026 Older Adult Resource Fair
- Summer Scrubs Applications Open
- Ranee Seastrom Named Interim Dean at Baker SON; Libby Rosen Returns to Teaching
- “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV this Thursday
- JOBS SPOTLIGHT
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 Stormont Vail Health.
The scholarship was made possible through a generous gift to the Stormont Vail Foundation from the Clay Blair Family Foundation. Applications for the next award open in fall 2026.
See how the Stormont Vail Foundation Makes an Impact
Stormont Vail Hospital Pharmacy Renovation: Built to Provide the BEST
After 18 months of careful planning and phased construction, the newly renovated Pharmacy at Stormont Vail Hospital is nearly ready to open its doors, marking a major milestone for our acute care teams and patients.
Darryl Peterson, PA-C, Featured on KMAN Radio
Darryl Peterson, PA-C, Walk-in Services provider at the Flint Hills Campus, recently joined Within Reason with Mike Matson on KMAN Radio. Darryl shared how patients can make the most of Walk-in Services, when to use walk-in care, and how it supports timely, accessible care for our community.
Catch the full conversation here, and stay tuned for even more Stormont Vail guests!
Supporting Kids Through Community Partnership
Great healthcare for kids starts with a community that cares. We’re grateful for partners like Azura Credit Union, whose recent $14,738 contribution (raised through its Community Impact Card program) supports Children’s Miracle Network at Stormont Vail Health and helps make a meaningful difference for kids and families across our region.
Take a Day for Yourself—Join the 2026 Women’s Wellness Summit
Women often wear many hats: caregiver, partner, friend, daughter, problem‑solver. The 2026 Women’s Wellness Summit: Thriving Through Every Age, helps you support your well‑being and gain confidence in supporting the wellness of those who matter most in your life.
Friday, April 10
9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Stormont Vail Hospital Pozez Education Center Auditorium
For women 18+ • Cost: $25 • Breakfast & lunch included
Have Aging Parents?
The 2026 Older Adult Resource Fair is an easy way to help families stay safe, informed, and independent.
🕑 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📅 Saturday, April 25
📍 Community Resources Council (CRC) CARE Center @ Stout
✅ Free, walk‑in event
🎁 Prizes
🚗 CarFit checks
Reminder: Summer Scrubs Applications Still Open
There’s still time for rising high school seniors to apply for Summer Scrubs, our weeklong, hands-on healthcare exploration program created by our Talent Acquisition team.
Applications Due: April 24
If you know a student who might be interested, please share this link: Sign Up Here
Ranee Seastrom Named Interim Dean at Baker SON; Libby Rosen Returns to Teaching
Ranee Seastrom, DNP, MHA, RN, CNE, has been appointed Interim Dean of the Baker University School of Nursing, which is located on the Stormont Vail Health Topeka campus. Dr. Seastrom will lead the school along with Denise Johnson, Ph.D., MSN, APRN, who has been promoted to Interim Assistant Dean.
Libby Rosen, Ph.D., RN, IBCLC, who held the dean role since October 2021, has returned to teaching, her passion, as a doctorate level professor at Baker SON. Dr. Rosen’s guidance and leadership over the years is invaluable and her legacy at the School of Nursing and at Stormont Vail will be felt for the years to come. Dr. Rosen’s clinical and educational expertise will continue to be shared through her return to teaching. Prior to her academic career at Baker, Dr. Rosen was an RN at Stormont Vail in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Birthplace, Breastfeeding and Follow-up Clinic, and helped to develop and lead multiple educational and support programs for new parents and babies. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas Medical Center.
As the new Interim Dean, Dr. Seastrom brings valuable experience in academic leadership through a shared vision between Baker University and Stormont Vail Health, and a strong commitment to supporting our academic mission. Dr. Seastrom will work closely with faculty, staff, Stormont Vail and university leadership to ensure continuity of operations and maintain our momentum on key initiatives.
Dr. Seastrom received her DNP from Grand Canyon University, her Post Masters Nurse Educator Certificate from Fort Hays State University, and an MSN/MHA from the University of Phoenix. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baker School of Nursing. Prior to being named Interim Dean, she served as Assistant Dean of the Undergraduate Program and as an Assistant Professor at Baker SON. She also previously worked as a RN at Stormont Vail Health.
Dr. Johnson has been with Baker School of Nursing since 2019 when she started teaching in the traditional BSN program. She was appointed Assistant Dean in 2020, a position held until 2022 while continuing to serve as an Assistant Professor. Prior to being named Interim Assistant Dean, she served as an Assistant Professor in the ABSN and Graduate programs. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas School of Nursing. She worked in nursing and APRN roles in clinics and hospitals prior to moving to the academic setting. Baker School of Nursing currently has 190 students enrolled in various bachelor through master of nursing degree programs. The school offers an on campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree on the Topeka hospital campus, as well as an accelerated online BSN, and online MSN, and ADN to BSN, and ADN to MSN programs. The School of Nursing has one of the longest-standing affiliations with a hospital in the country. The predecessor hospital of Stormont Vail Health began a training school for nurses in 1892. Baker University and Stormont Vail signed a partnership agreement in 1990 to operate the Baker University School of Nursing.
“To Your Health” on WIBW-TV
Dr. Kenneth Fearn discusses how Stormont Vail’s Interventional Radiology team uses biplane angiography imaging to help support faster, more accurate treatment in this week’s “To Your Health” segment that airs at 10 p.m. on WIBW-TV, Channel 13. The segment typically repeats at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. Fridays on 13 News This Morning and is posted on wibw.com. Be sure to tune in and see these little miracles.
*Missed last week’s segment featuring Sarah Evans-Simpson, Forensic Nurse Supervisor, discussing the Stormont Vail Health forensic nursing team and how they are supporting the YWCA’s upcoming Concealed Revealed event?
JOBS SPOTLIGHT
- Ambulatory Social Worker – Care Transformation – FT – Days
- Ambulatory LPN or RN (float) – North Clinic – General – FT – Days
- CT Tech – Radiology – FT – Weekend Nights
Stormont Vail Health is always looking for the BEST talent to join our team. See all current openings at www.stormontvail.org/careers
