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Stormont Vail Community News
Dear Community Partners,
Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews.
- Stormont Vail Team Members Recognized for Local Leadership
- Donate Blood Today – Make a Lifesaving Impact Tomorrow 🩸
- Help Us Honor an EMS Professional Who Made a Difference
- New MyChart Bedside ED and Bedside Requests Now Live
- Cindy Hornberger Elected to AHA Regional Policy Board
- “To Your Health” on WIBW-TV this Thursday
- JOBS SPOTLIGHT
Stormont Vail Team Members Recognized for Local Leadership
We’re proud to celebrate two team members recognized through Leadership Greater Topeka (LGT); Emersen Frazier Freeman and Laurie Rueschhoff. Both will receive recognition at the 2026 Leadership Greater Topeka Graduation & Gala on Friday, May 15, at Prairie Band Casino & Resort.
Emersen Frazier Freeman
Director, Community Health Engagement
Rising Star Award recipient for community leadership
Laurie Rueschhoff
System Director, Benefits Compensation & HRIS
2026 LGT class graduate
Donate Blood Today – Make a Lifesaving Impact Tomorrow 🩸
One small act can make a lifesaving difference in our community. Your donation can save up to three lives.
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Centennial Rooms A & D, Stormont Vail Hospital
Sign up at savealifenow.org/group Use group code TPKS.
Help Us Honor an EMS Professional Who Made a Difference
The Excellence in EMS Award recognizes a local emergency medical services professional who went above and beyond in someone’s moment of need. If you’ve experienced or seen extraordinary care, compassion, or professionalism, share their story
Talent Acquisition Spotlighted on KMAN Radio
On Thursday, May 7, at 9 a.m., Terri Dean, Talent Acquisition System Director, will join Within Reason with Mike Matson on KMAN Radio to share insight into paths new grads can take within Stormont Vail Health, today’s job outlook, and of course, what makes Stormont Vail the best place to work, train, and grow. Tune in live on KMAN 1350 AM, 93.3 FM, or 93.7 FM, or stream online here. You can also listen on your favorite podcast platform.
New MyChart Bedside ED and Bedside Requests Now Live
As part of our continued focus on Experience and Growth, MyChart Bedside is now available to adult inpatient and emergency department patients at our Topeka hospital. Through the MyChart mobile app, patients can stay informed about their care—viewing updates, test results, and care team information using their own device.
Bedside Requests are also live. This is a feature that allows patients and authorized proxies to submit simple, non‑urgent service requests digitally instead of using the call light. Requests are routed directly to the appropriate support teams, helping streamline workflows while keeping clinical staff focused on patient care. Together, MyChart Bedside and features like Bedside Requests enhance communication, support teamwork, and bring our mission to life at the bedside.
Cindy Hornberger Elected to AHA Regional Policy Board
Cindy Hornberger, PhD, APRN-CNS, chair of the Stormont Vail Health board, has been elected as a regional trustee delegate to the American Hospital Association’s Regional Policy Board 6. Dr. Hornberger’s term will run through Dec. 31, 2028. The AHA regional board convenes three times a year to discuss policy issues and make recommendations, which are then utilized by the AHA board during policy deliberations.
Article Correction: Adult Intensive Outpatient Program
In last week’s issue of SVnews, we shared the wrong phone number to call for more information on our Adult Intensive Outpatient Program. As with any behavioral health service needs, there is now one number to call; 785-270-4600. We apologize for the error.
“To Your Health” on WIBW-TV:
Last Week’s Segment
In last week’s To Your Health segment Shannon McMahon, Volunteer Relations Coordinator, Gunner, Pet Therapy Dog, and his handler, Tina Fry share the importance of our Paw Squad program in celebration of National Pet Therapy Day.
Our “To Your Health” segments air 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.
JOBS SPOTLIGHT
- Ambulatory RN or Ambulatory LPN – Pulmonary – Ft -Day
- Acute Care MRI Technologist – MRI – FT – Day
- Value Analyst – Purchased Services – FT – Day (Open)
Stormont Vail Health is always looking for the BEST talent to join our team. See all current openings at www.stormontvail.org/careers.
