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December 9, 2025

Dear Community Partners,

Please enjoy this week’s issue of SVnews.

Congratulations, Caitlyn! DAISY Award Winner
Take Steps Towards Better Health – Next Walk With An APP
1,000 Lives Touched and Counting
KMAN Highlights Stormont Vail & K-State Partnership
“To Your Health” on WIBW-TV this Thursday
JOBS SPOTLIGHT

Congratulations, Caitlyn! DAISY Award Winner

We’re proud to celebrate Caitlyn Viergever, an RN at the Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, for receiving a DAISY Award! When a patient had a rare reaction to a routine medication, Caitlyn didn’t hesitate to jump into action. Her quick thinking and calm presence turned a frightening moment into one of trust and safety.

Read Caitlyn’s Story

Take Steps Towards Better Health — Next Walk With An APP

👟 Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
🕘 9 to 10 a.m.
📍 Washburn University Lee Arena (1901 S.W. Mulvane St., 66621)

Join APRN Gary Graf, Endocrinology specialist at the Cotton O’Neil Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, to learn about diabetes prevention and practical tips for blood sugar control, nutrition, and exercise.

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1,000 Lives Touched and Counting

Congratulations to Dr. Wael Khreiss, Executive Medical Director of General Surgery, and all the surgical team members who worked alongside him to accomplish 1,000 robotic surgeries!

This milestone is more than a number — it represents lives improved through expert care and compassion. Behind every successful surgery is a team of skilled professionals—surgical technologists, nurses, anesthesiologists, and support staff—working together to ensure precision, safety, comfort, healing, and exceptional outcomes. Here’s to the next 1,000 lives touched and the continued pursuit of excellence in patient care.

KMAN Highlights Stormont Vail & K-State Partnership

Tune in tomorrow, Dec. 10, from 9 to 10 a.m. for Within Reason with Mike Matson as Dr. Amy Fitzgerald, Program Director for the Physician Assistant Program at Kansas State University, takes the spotlight as Stormont Vail’s featured guest.

Dr. Fitzgerald will share insights about the K-State PA Program and its exciting partnership with Stormont Vail! Listen live on KMAN radio at 1350 AM, 93.3 FM, or 93.7 FM – or stream online here. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or Audible.

“To Your Health” on WIBW-TV this Thursday

Brad Chapin, Director, Clinical Services, Behavioral Health, discusses the opening of the new Stormont Vail Health Outpatient Behavioral Health Center in Thursday’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.

*Missed last week’s episode featuring Annie Buckland, Injury and Violence Prevention Coordinator, discussing winter and fall safety?

Watch it Now

JOBS SPOTLIGHT

Stormont Vail Health is always looking for the BEST talent to join our team. See all current openings at www.stormontvail.org/careers.

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